What is it about?
This review synthesizes existing research on the ecological assessment of the streams, encompassing physico-chemical water quality, hydrological regimes, benthic species, endemic flora and fauna, riparian vegetation, multidisciplinary research, and Myristica swamps, and highlights the ecological integrity of streams. However, these streams play a critical role in hydrology.
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Why is it important?
The streams originate from the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot that harbors an extensive freshwater network system and provides crucial headwaters for the large river bodies. The waterways contribute to the region’s high biodiversity and support various ecosystems.
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This page is a summary of: Nature’s Arteries in the Western Ghats: A Review of Forest Stream Ecology, Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, August 2025, Sciencedomain International,
DOI: 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9784.
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