Study of the fish breeding function of the backwaters in the Haute-Meuse (Belgium). Trophic dynamics and growth of limnophilic fish larvae and juveniles in backwaters of the River Meuse (Belgium)

The aims of this study are to describe the fish-breeding function of four backwaters of the River Meuse with a special emphasis on the potential interest of these sites as refuge breeding area for the limnophilic species.