Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species

The Conversation – Africa

Africa’s tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity. Beneath the surface of this ecological region lies the world of freshwater macroinvertebrates. These are tiny creatures inhabiting rivers, streams and lakes.   Click here to read the story.