Contrasting responses to environmental stresses for macroinvertebrates and benthic algae in subtropic Qinhuai rivers

Key Points

• Macroinvertebrates show varied responses to environmental stresses based on ecological conditions, which impacts their survival.
• Benthic algae's resilience to similar stresses varies significantly, indicating differences in biological strategies.
• Analysis of ecological responses across multiple sites in subtropic Qinhuai rivers reveals important insights.
• Highlighting these contrasting responses may inform conservation strategies for aquatic ecosystems.