The mayfly larvae Epeorus sylvicola and Ecdyonurus torrentis inhabit either fast-flowing or, for the latter species, calm zones of running water. We studied (1) mechanisms and limitations of oxygen transport in single individuals (oxygen consumption rate, occurrence and rate of gill movements, and heartbeats) in running water of different oxygen concentrations and (2) capacities for anaerobiosi...

shahrechay dam is located at 12th km of shahrechay river in urmia. this study was conducted for a year (spring to fall, 2007) to identify different species of benthic organisms in the dam. considering the relevant topographic status like the local depth and water speed, 6 sampling stations were chosen and sampling was done in shallow locations of the river by means of superficial method. in thi...

Abstract A new subgenus, Siniron subgen. n. , is established for five Chinese species of Epeorus Eaton, 1881 to recognize their distinct difference from other subgenera: 1) in nymphs, tergalius I widely expanded anteriorly while VII curved but unfolded, well developed paired spines on abdominal terga; 2) adults, unique coloration wings, penis with median titillators. Among them, nymphal stages ...

Streams in the Mongolian Altai Mountains are mostly fed from glaciers and are extreme conditions for mayflies because of high elevation, low temperatures and low annual precipitation. Previous information about mayflies of Western Mongolia is scarce, but with this study a total of 38 species belonging to 26 genera and subgenera and 8 families of mayflies has been recorded in the Mongolian Altai...

The type material of Epeorellaborneonia Ulmer, 1939, the sole species of the genus Epeorella Ulmer, 1939 is reinvestigated and a lectotype (male imago) is designated. Based on several morphological structures, the synonymy with Epeorus Eaton, 1881 (Rhithrogeninae) is rejected. Epeorella stat. prop., known only at the winged stages, belongs to the subfamily Ecdyonurinae, and is a probable endemi...