The Multi-markered Bioindicator Concept MMBC

The dilemma of bioindication lies in the fact that conclusions about the overall condition of an ecosystem have to be drawn from observations of a few representative indicator species. So, because of the demands made on bioindication, we must ensure that the use of bioindicators is not carried ad ahsurdum, for its own sake, as a result of the extreme complexity of systems in conjunction with a high level of dynamic development. In future, simplifications (i.e., the reduction of a great diversity of species to a few representative bioindicators) should be carried out in a less isolated manner. 

Besides increasing the specificity of bioindicators, it is essential to place more emphasis on examining their functional interactions and interdependence. A summary of 

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