The role of biotic interactions in explaining distribution patterns of riverine organisms (A15)

• Subject Area: Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Limnology, Urban Water Management, Water Chemistry, Integrated Water Resources Management ; Ecology and Biodiversity of Animals and Ecosystems, Organismic Interactions
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 426547801

Species Distribution Models (SDMs) predict species occurrences in response to environmental conditions but often overlook biotic interactions and dispersal/accessibility across spatial scales. In A15, special emphasis will be placed on understanding how biotic interactions and stressor intensities influence the distribution patterns of diatoms, invertebrates, and fish using Joint Species Distribution Models (JSDMs). These models will also incorporate dispersal and connectivity information to enhance their accuracy.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1439: Multilevel response to stressor increase and release in stream ecosystems (RESIST)
• Applicant Institution: Universität Duisburg-Essen
• Project Head: Professorin Dr. Sonja Jähnig