UNDERSTANDING AQUATIC FOOD WEBS
Following energy through freshwater ecosystems
Stable isotope analysis is a powerful tool for investigating feeding relationships and the movement of energy through aquatic food webs. By comparing isotope signatures among fish, invertebrates, and potential food sources, we can explore how organisms use resources and how their trophic relationships vary across habitats and environmental conditions. These insights help connect ecological processes with questions about freshwater conservation and management.
