Paola Lombardo

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Does anybody have scientific evidence that soil moved to the base of a Mediterranean pine tree (Pinus picea) hinders its growth?

Hello there, I am trying to find solid scientific evidence that the partial "burying" of a Pinus picea tree trunk base under some soil is negative -- even detrimental -- to the tree health, even...

02 November 2015 885 4 View

Does anybody have any literature about the impact of the freshwater macrophyte Elodea on littoral fish?

Hello! I would like to receive literature (scientific and/or grey) addressing or including the possible effects of the macrophytes Elodea canadensis or E. nuttallii on lake fish (ecology,...

17 March 2015 6,155 5 View

Could anybody report of current and/or past occurrence of the freshwater planorbid snail Planorbarius corneus in Europe?

Hello! I am looking for info (published literature, grey literature, or also any personal observation that you may have had) about the current -- or at least most up-to-date -- geographical...

10 March 2015 9,222 17 View

How can you distinguish male and female bithyniids (Bithynia spp. -- freshwater European gastropods) in vivo?

Hello! I would like to carry out experiments with live bithyniids (Bithynia spp., especially B. tentaculata and B. leachii), but I would need to separate the sexes for meaningful population...

07 March 2015 5,142 4 View

Could anybody report any nuisance-level growth of the aquatic macrophyte Elodea canadensis in warm climates?

Hello! I am studying the aquatic macrophyte Elodea canadensis as a nonnative species in Europe. I would like to receive published research, grey lityerature, or even "personal observations" on...

07 March 2015 8,899 13 View