Suter Glenn W, Cormier Susan M
National Center for Environmental Assessment, US Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Integr Environ Assess Manag. 2015 Apr;11(2):188-94. doi: 10.1002/ieam.1600. Epub 2015 Jan 30.
Aquatic insects are common subjects of ecological research and environmental monitoring and assessment. However, their important role in protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems is often challenged because their benefits and services to humans are not obvious to decision makers or the public. Insects are food for fish, amphibians, and wildlife. They are important contributors to energy and nutrient processing, including capturing nutrients and returning them to terrestrial ecosystems and purifying water. They provide recreation to fishermen and nature lovers and are cultural symbols. Monetary benefits to fishermen can be quantified, but most other benefits have been described qualitatively. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2015;11:188-194.
水生昆虫是生态研究以及环境监测与评估的常见对象。然而，它们在保护和恢复水生生态系统中的重要作用常常受到质疑，因为它们对人类的益处和服务对于决策者或公众来说并不明显。昆虫是鱼类、两栖动物和野生动物的食物。它们是能量和养分处理的重要贡献者，包括捕获养分并将其返还给陆地生态系统以及净化水质。它们为渔民和自然爱好者提供了娱乐，并且是文化象征。渔民的经济收益可以量化，但大多数其他益处只是进行了定性描述。《综合环境评估与管理》2015年；11卷：188 - 194页 。
