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This study investigates the size-mass relationships of 14 genera of aquatic insects in forest streams of the Atlantic Forest in Southeast Brazil, using body length as a predictor for dry mass. The research found that power models provided the best fit for most genera, while exponential and linear models were optimal for specific genera, highlighting the complexity of biomass estimation in aquatic ecosystems. The findings emphasize the importance of evaluating different approaches for estimating dry mass and

Author

Luís Gélisson Gud

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EN