Abstract
The responses of non-aquatic invertebrates and invertebrate-eating taxa to managed flooding in the Barmah-Millewa Forest are examined. The non-aquatic fauna displays a range of adaptations to cope with inundation of the forest floor. Evidence is presented to support the hypothesis that aquatic insects in floodwaters provide an important dietary subsidy for non-aquatic insectivores, namely predatory arthropods, small mammals and birds. These animals need to be considered when evaluating the ecological 'value'of managed flooding.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria |
| Volume | 117 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |