Macroinvertebrate functional feeding groups and its relationship with
environmental factors in the Jingui River of Shenzhen
Abstract
The differences in the functional diversity and species diversity of
macroinvertebrates can be based to evaluate the changes in local
environment. However, there are little available analysis on the effect
mechanism of seasons on the functional characteristics of
macroinvertebrate communities in the subtropical region. This work
compared the functional feeding groups (FFG) of macroinvertebrates in
wet season, normal season, and dry season of 2021 in Jingui River in
Shenzhen. This work mainly was aimed to comprehend the connection
between the environmental driving elements in the Jingui River and the
seasonal distribution of the FFG of macroinvertebrates. The highest
species diversity and abundance were found among the collector-gatherers
(GC), while the largest biomass was observed among the predators.
Overall, the functional diversity of the Jingui River exhibited a
significantly seasonal change. In particular, the functional diversity
decreased in wet season, implying a stronger disturbance. A multiple
regression analysis revealed that the species diversity and stream
environmental parameters might account for 12.8% - 72.9% of the
functional diversity of macroinvertebrates.