Table 1.
Macroinvertebrates’ traits, their descriptions, codes, and categories used in this study.
| Categories | Codes | Descriptions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Functional feeding groups [43] | Filter-collector | FFG_Fil | The FFG classification is based on the food consumed and also considers the morphological and behavioral characteristics used in the food acquisition [45] |
| Gather-collector | FFG_Gat | ||
| Shredder | FFG_Shr | ||
| Scraper | FFG_Scr | ||
| Predator | FFG_Pre | ||
| 2. Habit trait groups [44] |
Burrower | HTG_Bur | The HTG describe the mobility and microhabitat use of the macroinvertebrates [44] |
| Climber | HTG_Clim | ||
| Clinger | HTG_Clin | ||
| Sprawler | HTG_Spr | ||
| Swimmer | HTG_Swi |