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This study aims to explore the relationship between zooplankton functional organization and ecosystem stability in urban aquatic systems.

June 20, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Zooplankton Functional Structure in Relation to Ecosystem Stability and Resilience Along an Anthropogenic Gradient

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This study aims to explore the relationship between zooplankton functional organization and ecosystem stability in urban aquatic systems.
Classified zooplankton into trophic guilds and size-based groups.
Quantified functional diversity using FEve, FDiv, FDis, and RaoQ indices.
Estimated ecosystem stability through resilience (RSL) and resistance (RST) indices derived from Shannon diversity and Pielou evenness.
Filter feeders dominated the community, with increased density in urbanized areas.
Small-sized organisms were prevalent, associated with stress tolerance.
Functional diversity showed low evenness but high divergence, indicating dominance by few strategies while maintaining internal differentiation.

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Randomized trial investigates zooplankton community resilience in urban systems, suggesting functional traits indicate ecosystem health.

Florescu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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