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==Case studies referred to each BQE==
 
==Case studies referred to each BQE==
Click on each category to see the list of case studies referred to each BQE:
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Click on the categories below to see the list of corresponding case studies.
 
[[Category: Phytoplankton]]
 
[[Category: Phytoplankton]]
 
[[Category: Macrophytes and phytobenthos]]
 
[[Category: Macrophytes and phytobenthos]]
 
[[Category: Benthic Invertebrates]]
 
[[Category: Benthic Invertebrates]]
 
[[Category: Fish]]
 
[[Category: Fish]]

Revision as of 09:05, 5 March 2010

Biological Quality Elements (BQE)

General description

For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, the assessment of ecological status of water bodies is based on biological indicators from several groups of organisms known as biological quality elements (BQE). For inland surface waters the BQE's are:

  • Phytoplankton
  • Macrophytes and phytobenthos
  • Benthic Invertebrates
  • Fish


The indicators may be related to the composition, abundance and diversity of species, as well as the presence or absence of some disturbance-sensitive species.

The evaluation of the status of the water bodies may be complemented with hydromorphological (HYMO)quality elements and/or physicochemical quality elements.


Case studies referred to each BQE

Click on the categories below to see the list of corresponding case studies.