Yong Cao

2024

Background selection complexity influences Maxent predictive performance in freshwater systems

Schartel, T. E. & Cao, Y., Feb 2024, In: Ecological Modelling. 488, 110592.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

Agricultural conservation may not help Midwestern US freshwater biodiversity in a changing climate

Dai, Q., Cao, Y., Chu, M. L., Larson, E. R. & Suski, C. D., May 10 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 872, 162143.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Disentangling Effects of Natural Factors and Human Disturbances on Aquatic Systems—Needs and Approaches

Wang, L., Cao, Y. & Infante, D. M., Apr 2023, In: Water (Switzerland). 15, 7, 1387.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

Effects of non-native species on phylogenetic dispersion of freshwater fish communities in North America

Qian, H., Chu, C., Li, D., Cao, Y., Sandel, B., Anas, M. U. M. & Mandrak, N. E., Jan 2023, In: Diversity and Distributions. 29, 1, p. 143-156 14 p.

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Effects of nutrient reduction and habitat heterogeneity on benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in a large shallow eutrophic lake.

Mao, Z., Cao, Y., Gu, X., Cai, Y., Chen, H., Zeng, Q. & Jeppesen, E., Apr 1 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 867, 161538.

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How to Statistically Disentangle the Effects of Environmental Factors and Human Disturbances: A Review

Cao, Y. & Wang, L., Feb 2023, In: Water (Switzerland). 15, 4, 734.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access

Response of zooplankton to nutrient reduction and enhanced fish predation in a shallow eutrophic lake

Mao, Z., Cao, Y., Gu, X., Zeng, Q., Chen, H. & Jeppesen, E., Jan 2023, In: Ecological Applications. 33, 1, e2750.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

Causes of aquatic ecosystem degradation related to tourism and the feasibility of restoration for karst nature reserves

Pang, W., Pan, Y., You, Q., Cao, Y., Wang, L., Deng, G. & Wang, Q., Dec 2022, In: Aquatic Ecology. 56, 4, p. 1231-1243 13 p.

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Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Life in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Basins for evaluating IDNR Private Lands Programs: Annual Report 2022

Molinaro, S. A., Demeule, L. & Cao, Y., Dec 1 2022, Prairie Research Institute. 13 p. (INHS Technical Report; no. 2023 (08))

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Open Access

Species richness of mussel assemblages and trait guilds in relation to environment and fish diversity in streams of Illinois, the USA

Cao, Y., Hinz, L., Taylor, C. A., Metzke, B. & Cummings, K. S., May 2022, In: Hydrobiologia. 849, 9, p. 2193-2208 16 p.

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Thermal tolerance of fish to heatwaves in agricultural streams: What does not kill you makes you stronger?

Dai, Q., Hostert, L. E., Rondon, J. K., Cao, Y. & Suski, C. D., Oct 2022, In: Freshwater Biology. 67, 10, p. 1801-1814 14 p.

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2021

Effectiveness of Illinois’ Protected Lands Network at Supporting SGCN and their Habitats

Feng, M.-L., Schartel, T. E., South, E., Henning, B., Cao, Y. & Hinz Jr, L. C., Sep 28 2021, Illinois Natural History Survey. 122 p. (INHS Technical Report; no. 2021 (19))

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

How does fish functional diversity respond to environmental changes in two large shallow lakes?

Mao, Z., Gu, X., Cao, Y., Luo, J., Zeng, Q., Chen, H. & Jeppesen, E., Jan 20 2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 753, 142158.

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Modelling and predicting freshwater mussel distributions in the Midwestern USA

Schartel, T. E., Cao, Y., Henning, B., Feng, M. L. & Hinz, L. C., Dec 2021, In: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 31, 12, p. 3370-3385 16 p.

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Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Life in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Basins for Evaluating IDNR Private Lands Programs: Annual Report 2021

Hostert, L. E., Ashcraft, S., Beja, L. & Cao, Y., Dec 2021, Illinois Natural History Survey. 13 p. (INHS Technical Report; no. 2021 (06))

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Pelagic energy flow supports the food web of a shallow lake following a dramatic regime shift driven by water level changes

Mao, Z., Gu, X., Cao, Y., Luo, J., Zeng, Q., Chen, H. & Jeppesen, E., Feb 20 2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 756, 143642.

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Taxonomic and phylogenetic β-diversity of freshwater fish assemblages in relationship to geographical and climatic determinants in North America

Qian, H., Cao, Y., Chu, C., Li, D., Sandel, B., Wang, X. & Jin, Y., Oct 2021, In: Global Ecology and Biogeography. 30, 10, p. 1965-1977 13 p.

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2020

Assessing Population Viability and Habitat Preference of Eastern Sand Darter in Illinois Running Waters

Lyon, A., Ashcraft, S. & Cao, Y., 2020, Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference 2020.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Geographic patterns and environmental correlates of phylogenetic relatedness and diversity for freshwater fish assemblages in North America

Qian, H., Cao, Y., Li, D., Chu, C., Sandel, B. & Wang, X., Dec 2020, In: Ecography. 43, 12, p. 1814-1824 11 p.

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Open Access

Modeling and Predicting Freshwater Mussel Distributions in the Midwestern United States

Schartel, T., Cao, Y., Henning, B., Feng, M.-L. & Hinz, L., 2020, Abstracts of the Annual Meeting. Afs

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Life in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Basins for Evaluating IDNR Private Lands Programs: Annual Report 2020

Hostert, L. E., Beja, L. & Cao, Y., Dec 1 2020, Illinois Natural History Survey. 10 p. (INHS Technical Report; no. 2020 (29))

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Monitoring the response of wadeable stream communities to the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program in the Kaskaskia River Basin

Hostert, L. E., Metzke, B. A., Hinz, Jr., L. C. & Cao, Y., 2020, Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference 2020.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Relationships among side-scan sonar classified substrates and fish-catch rates at multiple spatial scales

Parker, J., Pescitelli, S. M., Epifanio, J. & Cao, Y., Oct 1 2020, In: River Research and Applications. 36, 8, p. 1579-1587 9 p.

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The Effect of Weather on Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Growth Rates in Jordan Creek, Illinois, Over a 20 Year Period

Lukaszczyk, B., Parker, J. & Cao, Y., 2020, Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference 2020.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

The Role of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Control for Phytoplankton in a Subtropical Shallow Eutrophic Lake: Evidence Based on Long-Term Monitoring and Modeling

Mao, Z., Gu, X., Cao, Y., Zhang, M., Zeng, Q., Chen, H., Shen, R. & Jeppesen, E., Nov 2020, In: Ecosystems. 23, 7, p. 1449-1463 15 p.

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Understanding human and nature interaction outcomes for sustaining tourist destinations: An example of Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, China

Deng, G., Wang, L., Tang, Y., Pan, Y., Cao, Y., Zhu, Z., Wang, B., Wang, Q. & Pang, W., 2020, In: Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management. 23, 3, p. 373-384 12 p.

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2019

Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Life in the Kaskaskia River for evaluating IDNR Private Lands Programs: Annual Report 2018

Hostert, L. E. & Cao, Y., Jan 17 2019, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report 2019 (25); no. 25)

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Life in the Kaskaskia River for Evaluating IDNR Private Lands Programs: Phase II Final Report

Metzke, B. A., Hinz, L. C., Beja, L., Hostert, L. E. & Cao, Y., 2019, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report 2018 (26); no. 26)

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Relative importance of Conservation Reserve Programs to aquatic insect biodiversity in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest, USA

South, E. J., Edward DeWalt, R. & Cao, Y., Feb 1 2019, In: Hydrobiologia. 829, 1, p. 323-340 18 p.

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Sampling the central channel provides additional information on fish assemblages in a large boatable river in the U.S. Midwest

Cao, Y., Parker, J., Edison, T. & Epifanio, J., 2019, In: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management. 10, 2, p. 432-441 10 p.

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Weighting effective number of species measures by abundance weakens detection of diversity-environment relationships

Cao, Y. & Hawkins, C. P., 2019, ESA2019 Program.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Weighting effective number of species measures by abundance weakens detection of diversity responses

Cao, Y. & Hawkins, C. P., May 2019, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 56, 5, p. 1200-1209 10 p.

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Open Access

2018

Bias in estimates of the classic and incidence-based Jaccard similarity indices: Insights from assemblage simulation

Cao, Y., Dec 2018, In: Community Ecology. 19, 3, p. 311-318 8 p.

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Detecting early signs of environmental degradation in protected areas: An example of Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, China

Wang, L., Pan, Y., Cao, Y., Li, B., Wang, Q., Wang, B., Pang, W., Zhang, J., Zhu, Z. & Deng, G., Aug 2018, In: Ecological Indicators. 91, p. 287-298 12 p.

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Large river fish functional diversity responses to improved water quality over a 28 year period

Parker, J., Cao, Y., Sass, G. G. & Epifanio, J., May 2018, In: Ecological Indicators. 88, p. 322-331 10 p.

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Long-term Survey and Assessment of Large-River Fishes in Illinois, 2017

DeBoer, J. A., Parker, J. L., Whitten, A. L., Lubinski, B. J., Gibson-Reinemer, D. K., Chick, J. H., Cao, Y., Epifanio, J. E. & Casper, A. F., Jun 30 2018, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report ; no. 2018 (22))

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

2017

Effects of in situ phosphorus enrichment on the benthos in a subalpine karst stream and implications for bioassessment in nature reserves

Pan, Y., Deng, G., Wang, L., Cao, Y., Pang, W., Wang, Q., Li, B., Wang, B., Zhang, J. & Xu, R., Feb 1 2017, In: Ecological Indicators. 73, p. 274-283 10 p.

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Long-term Survey and Assessment of Large-River Fishes in Illinois, 2016

DeBoer, J. A., Whitten, A. L., Culver, E. F., Lubinski, B. J., Parker, J. L., Costenbader, D., Gibson-Reinemer, D. K., Casper, A. F., Cao, Y., Chick, J. H. & Epifanio, J. E., 2017, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report 2017 (23); no. 23)

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

LOSS OF HISTORICAL STONEFLY ASSEMBLAGE LINKED TO HUMAN DISTURBANCE AND NATURAL FACTORS

DeWalt, R. E., South, E. & Cao, Y., 2017, Society for Freshwater Science 2017 Annual Meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Reconstructing the natural distribution of individual unionid mussel species and species diversity in wadeable streams of Illinois, USA, with reference to stream bioassessment

Cao, Y., Cummings, K. S., Hinz, L. C., Douglass, S. A., Stodola, A. P. & Holtrop, A. M., Sep 2017, In: Freshwater Science. 36, 3, p. 669-682 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Using Side-scan Sonar to Classify River Aquatic Habitat

Parker, J., Epifanio, J. E. & Cao, Y., 2017, Private Landscapes, Public Responsibilities: 77th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, February 5-7, 2017, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2016

Identifying Regional Priority Areas for Focusing Conservation Actions in Streams and Grasslands: Conservation Planning

Lambert, T. D., Hinz Jr., L. C. & Cao, Y., Aug 31 2016, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report 2016 (31); no. 31)

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Importance of Natural and Anthropogenic Environmental Factors to Fish Communities of the Fox River in Illinois

Schnier, S., Cai, X. & Cao, Y., Feb 1 2016, In: Environmental Management. 57, 2, p. 389-411 23 p.

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Lake macroinvertebrate assemblages and relationship with natural environment and tourism stress in Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve, China

Cao, Y., Wang, B., Zhang, J., Wang, L., Pan, Y., Wang, Q., Jian, D. & Deng, G., Mar 2016, In: Ecological Indicators. 62, p. 182-190 9 p.

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Long-term Survey and Assessment of Large-River Fishes in Illinois, 2015

DeBoer, J. A., Fritts, M. W., Culver, E. F., Lubinski, B. J., Parker, J. L., Gibson-Reinemer, D. K., Casper, A. F., Cao, Y., Chick, J. H. & Epifanio, J. E., Jun 30 2016, Illinois Natural History Survey. (INHS Technical Report 2016 (30); no. 30)

Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Technical report

Modeling and mapping fish abundance across wadeable streams of Illinois, USA, based on landscape-level environmental variables

Cao, Y., Hinz, L., Metzke, B., Stein, J. & Holtrop, A., 2016, In: Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 73, 7, p. 1031-1046 16 p.

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Open Access

Reconstructing the Historic Distributions of Mussel Species in Wadeable Streams of Illinois [poster]

Cao, Y., Cummings, K., Hinz, L., Stodola, A., Douglass, S. & Holtrop, A., 2016, 146th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society; 21-25 August 2016, Kansas City, Missouri. American Fisheries Society

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAMS TO MAYFLY, STONEFLY, AND CADDISFLY SPECIES RICHNESS IN THE KASKASKIA RIVER BASIN OF ILLINOIS [poster]

South, E., DeWalt, R. E. & Cao, Y., 2016, Society for Freshwater Science 2016 Annual Meeting, Sacrament, California.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

The Effects of Improved Water Quality on Fish Assemblages in a Heavily Modified Large River System

Parker, J., Epifanio, J., Casper, A. & Cao, Y., Jun 1 2016, In: River Research and Applications. 32, 5, p. 992-1007 16 p.

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Variation of benthic algal assemblages among habitats in subalpine Karstic Lakes and implications for bioassessment

Pan, Y., Wang, L., Cao, Y., Pang, W., Wang, Q., Zhu, Z., Zhang, X. & Deng, G., Sep 1 2016, In: Hydrobiologia. 777, 1, p. 183-196 14 p.

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