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ArticleZooKeys2025

Waterfalls as a reservoir for caddisfly larvae (Insecta, Trichoptera): exploring a poorly known habitat.

Darha Solano-Ulate, Monika Springer

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Article in ZooKeys, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Darha Solano-UlateEscuela de Biología, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica University of Costa Rica San José Costa Rica.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5581-379X
Monika SpringerEscuela de Biología, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica University of Costa Rica San José Costa Rica.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0926-1322

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Waterfalls have not been thoroughly studied as a habitat for freshwater macroinvertebrates, although they appear to be an exclusive environment for taxa with traits suited to these unique physical habitat conditions. To better understand the role of waterfalls as aquatic habitats in Costa Rica, macroinvertebrates were collected within the flow and spray zones of 38 waterfalls across the country, spanning an altitudinal range of 55 to 2,660 m above sea level, either by climbing up from the base or using rappel techniques from above. Additionally, in 11 of the waterfalls, corresponding river samples were taken to compare the associated assemblages. Caddisfly larvae were found at all waterfalls sampled, with a total of 10,642 individuals collected from 10 families and 24 identified genera. The family Hydroptilidae, with 12 genera, accounted for half of the individuals collected and was present in 37 of the 38 waterfalls.

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Aquatic insectsbiodiversityCentral Americafreshwater habitatsNeotropics

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PMID41426532
PMCPMC12712644

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