Exploring Zooplankton-Macrophytes Interaction Research in Mexico: Bibliometric Analysis

Authors

Marco Antonio Jiménez-Santos
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1486-9351
Michael Anai Figueroa-Sánchez
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9222-7338

Synopsis

This study conducted a bibliometric review of the Mexican scientific literature on the interactions between macrophytes and zooplankton. The findings suggest that comprehending the role and dynamics of each group is crucial for understanding the overall function of water bodies. Given the richness and distribution of both groups of organisms, Mexico presents a potential for further exploration of fundamental research questions and applications in ecology. The study highlights the need for more research on the impact of macrophyte removal on zooplankton communities, the role of macrophytes in mitigating anthropogenic stressors, the description of food webs, and different ecological interactions including allelopathy between primary and second producers. This work delves into discussing effective strategies for selecting editorial content and fostering collaborative efforts across different topics, all while considering the bibliometric results.

Author Biographies

Marco Antonio Jiménez-Santos

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1486-9351

He is a biologist with postgraduate studies at UNAM, Mexico, currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Czech Republic supported by SECTEI of Mexico City. His research interests focus on the biodiversity of microscopic animals in plankton and soil, with an emphasis on ecology, taxonomy and genetics

Michael Anai Figueroa-Sánchez

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9222-7338

She is a Biologist and Master in Science from UNAM, PhD in Science from UAM, currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Candidate for the SNII 2023-2024. Her research interests are related to aquatic ecology, restoration of aquatic systems and global warming

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Published

December 8, 2025

How to Cite

Jiménez-Santos, M. A., & Figueroa-Sánchez, M. A. (2025). Exploring Zooplankton-Macrophytes Interaction Research in Mexico: Bibliometric Analysis. In A. . Pérez-Morales, Topics of Limnological Research in Mexico (pp. 296-314). University of Colima. https://www.libros.ucol.mx/index.php/dgp/catalog/book/175/chapter/253