| distribution patterns and environmental correlates of water mites (hydrachnidia, acari) in peatland microhabitats. | in europe peatlands are wetlands of postglacial origin. because of climatic changes and agricultural activities (i.e. drainage and peat extraction), they are one of the most endangered ecosystems worldwide. water mites are well known as indicators of changing environments in other ecosystems such as springs and lakes. for our study we selected seven peatlands located in north-western poland and focused on water mite distribution and associated habitat and water quality variables. we described wa ... | 2013 | 23564226 |