River Continuum Concept

The River Continuum Concept is a theoretical framework in lotic ecology that describes the continuous and predictable changes in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics along the longitudinal gradient of a river system from its headwaters to its mouth.

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27.4K

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562

Authors

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2017–2026

41

Authors

562

  1. GW
    G. Wayne Minshall

    Idaho State University, United States

    6 publications · 11.5K citations

    6

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  2. KW
    Kenneth W. Cummins

    Michigan State University, United States

    5 publications · 11.3K citations

    5

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  3. RL
    Robin L. Vannote

    Stroud Water Research Center, United States

    5 publications · 11.3K citations

    5

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  4. CE
    Colbert E. Cushing

    Idaho State University, United States

    5 publications · 11.3K citations

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  5. JR
    James R. Sedell

    Pacific Northwest Research Station, United States

    4 publications · 11.4K citations

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Venues

  1. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

    15 publications · 12.4K citations

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  2. Freshwater Biology

    10 publications · 1.6K citations

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  4. Journal of Hydrology

    5 publications · 216 citations

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  5. Regulated Rivers Research & Management

    5 publications · 1.4K citations

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