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<p>For the implementation of the [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive], the assessment of ecological status of water bodies is based on biological indicators from several groups of organisms known as biological quality elements (BQE).  For inland surface waters the BQE's are:</p>
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<p>For the implementation of the [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive], the assessment of ecological status of water bodies is based on biological indicators from several groups of organisms known as Biological Quality Elements (BQE).  The indicators may be related to the composition, abundance and diversity of species, as well as the presence or absence of some disturbance-sensitive species. </p>
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Revision as of 12:54, 14 April 2010

Biological Quality Elements (BQE)

General description

For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, the assessment of ecological status of water bodies is based on biological indicators from several groups of organisms known as Biological Quality Elements (BQE). The indicators may be related to the composition, abundance and diversity of species, as well as the presence or absence of some disturbance-sensitive species.

For inland surface waters the BQE's are:</p>

Phytoplankton Macrophytes and phytobenthos Benthic invertebrates Fish
BQE phytoplankton.jpg BQE macrophytes.jpg BQE benthic invertebrates.jpg BQE fish.jpg



References