Effects of Artificial Rise of Temperature on Stagnant Waters and Their Biocenoses

A change of the thermal regime results in a variety of reactions of both abiotic and biotic components of the environment. The aim of this paper is to present new data (on Turbellaria, Oligochaeta, Hirudinea, Coleoptera and Hydracarina) on biological responses to the thermal factor discussed in a broad context of literature and, to evaluate their impact on the subsequent ecosystem development. A theoretical interpretation of all phenomena related to this factor is proposed within a widely-conceived theory of adaptation.