Lenin Riascos Flores

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• Doctor (PhD) in applied biological sciences
• Researcher at Research Institute for Nature and Forest

Chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease responsible for massive amphibian die-offs worldwide , caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). Potential symbiotic relationships between frogs and the bacteria residing on their skin-referred to as skin-bacteria-may inhibit Bd growth, aiding in resistance to this lethal disease. This research h...

Invasive crayfish have become well-established in Flanders. Most of the species are widespread and eradication seems improbable. Yet, managers are looking for control measures to mitigate the density dependent impacts of invasive crayfish. This preliminary experiment explores predation of two benthic predatory fish burbot (Lota lota) and European c...

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a lethal fungal species that parasitizes vertebrates and is associated with the worldwide decline of amphibian populations. The development of sensitive, rapid detection methods, particularly DNA-based techniques, is critical for effective management strategies. This study evaluates the efficacy of DNA extract...

Renowned for their biodiversity and ecological importance, the Galapagos Islands face the challenge of maintaining a balance between the natural environment and anthropogenic influences. A major challenge is water pollution, which, despite various reports, is still lacking an integrative aquatic study. This knowledge gap was addressed in this study...

Mangroves are unique coastal ecosystems, located in tropical and subtropical regions. Yet, the functioning of these essential ecosystems is threatened by the presence of pollutants, including pesticides originating from agricultural activities. We investigated pesticide residues in the Guayas estuarine environment, since agricultural activities rap...

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a fungus that parasites vertebrates, and is associated with population declines worldwide in endemic amphibian species. As such, it is one of several invasive species which pose a serious threat to a variety of vertebrate hosts, in casu : amphibians. Detection of such invasive species is generally based on DNA...

Ecuador is well-known as one of the most biodiverse countries, but this species richness is being threatened by invasive alien species. The early detection of these invasive species is crucial for their fast and successful eradication and for limiting their effects on aquatic communities. Therefore, a Belgian VLIR-UOS project was started that aims...

Although pesticides are frequently used for agriculture in the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), there are, to date, no investigations of pesticide occurrences in its coastal waters. We examined the presence of pesticide residues in the coastal waters of urban areas in two islands of the Galapagos archipelago using a repeated sampling design. Quantifica...

In 2013 the red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) was introduced in Lake Yahuarcocha, a tropical, high altitude lake located in the Andes of northern Ecuador. Abundance of this alien invasive species has increased to such extent that it is disturbing the autochthonous aquatic ecosystem. Little is known about its distribution throughout Ecuador....

eDNA in andean lakes in Ecuador

Ecuadorian macroinvertebrate DNA barcoding