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　　Xu, J., G. Su, Y. Xiong, M. Akasaka, J. García Molinos, S.-i. Matsuzaki, and M. Zhang. 2015. Complimentary analysis of metacommunity nestedness and diversity partitioning highlights the need for a holistic conservation strategy for highland lake fish assemblages. Global Ecology and Conservation 3:288-296. 

　　Xu, J., Z. Wen, Z. Gong, M. Zhang, P. Xie, and L.-A. Hansson. 2012. Seasonal trophic niche shift and cascading effect of a generalist predator fish. Plos One:DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0049691. 

　　Xu, J., Z. Wen, Z. Ke, M. Zhang, M. Zhang, N. Guo, L.-A. Hansson, and P. Xie. 2014. Contrasting energy pathways at the community-level as a consequence from regime shifts. Oecologia DOI: 10.1007/s00442-013-2878-2. 

　　Xu, J., Q. Yang, M. Zhang, M. Zhang, P. Xie, and L.-A. Hansson. 2011b. Preservation effects on stable isotope ratios and consequences for reconstruction of energetic pathways. Aquatic Ecology 45:483-492. 

　　Xu, J., H. Zhang, Y. Cai, J. García Molinos, and M. Zhang. 2016. Optimal response to habitat linkage of local fish diversity and mean trophic level. Limnology and Oceanography 10.1002/lno.10313. 

　　Xu, J., and M. Zhang. 2012. Primary consumers as bioindicator of nitrogen pollution in lake planktonic and benthic food webs. Ecological Indicators 14:189-196. 

　　Xu, J., M. Zhang, and P. Xie. 2011c. Sympatric variability of isotopic baselines influences modeling of fish trophic patterns. Limnology 12:107-115. 

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　　Fu, H., J. Zhong, G. Yuan, P. Xie, L. Guo, X. Zhang, J. Xu, Z. Li, W. Li, M. Zhang, T. Cao, and L. Ni. 2014. Trait-based community assembly of aquatic macrophytes along a water depth gradient in a freshwater lake. Freshwater Biology 59:2462–2471. 

　　Li, Z., L. Kong, L. Yang, M. Zhang, T. Cao, J. Xu, Z. Wang, and Y. Lei. 2011a. Effect of substrate grain size on the growth and morphology of the submersed macrophyte Vallisneria natans L. Limnologica 42:81-85. 

　　Li, Z., S. Wang, K. L, M. Zhang, T. Cao, and J. Xu. 2011b. Suppressed growth of the submersed macrophyte Vallisneria natans in a non-rooted suspended state. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 26:423-428. 

　　Li, Z., L. Yang, W. Lu, W. Guo, X. Gong, J. Xu, and D. Yu. 2015. Spatial patterns of leaf carbon, nitrogen stoichiometry and stable carbon isotope composition of Ranunculus natans C.A. Mey. (Ranunculaceae) in the arid zone of northwest China. Ecological Engineering 77:9-17. 

　　Li, Z., D. Yu, and J. Xu. 2011c. Adaptation to water level variation: responses of a floating - leaved macrophyte Nymphoides peltata to a terrestrial habitat. Annales de Limnologie - International Journal of Limnology 47:97-102. 

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　　Sha, S., G. Su, P. Zhang, H. Zhang, and J. Xu. 2015. Diverse Dietary Strategy of Lake Anchovy Coilia ectenes taihuensis in Lakes with Different Trophic Status. Journal of Ichthyology 55:866-873. 

　　Su, G., J. Xu, M. Akasaka, J. García Molinos, and S.-i. Matsuzaki. 2015. Human impacts on functional and taxonomic homogenization of plateau fish assemblages in Yunnan, China. Global Ecology and Conservation 4:470-478. 

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　　Wang, Y., J. Xu, X. Yu, and G. Lei. 2014. Fishing down or fishing up in Chinese freshwater lakes. Fisheries Management and Ecology 21:374-382. 

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　　Yang, Q., P. Xie, H. Shen, J. Xu, P. Wang, and B. Zhang. 2012. A novel flushing strategy for diatom-bloom prevention in the lower-middle Hanjiang River. Water Research 46:2525-2534. 

　　Yao, X., G. Huang, P. Xie, and J. Xu. 2016. Trophic niche differences between coexisting omnivores silver carp and bighead carp in a pelagic food web. Ecological Research 31:831-839. 

　　Yu, H., Y. Liu, J. Xu, and Y. Niu. 2015. Variations in stable carbon isotopic compositions of aquatic macrophytes in eutrophic lakes in China. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 24:11 - 18. 

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　　Zhang, M., T. Cao, L. Ni, P. Xie, G. Zhu, A. Zhong, J. Xu, and H. Fu. 2011a. Light-dependent phosphate uptake of a submersed macrophyte Myriophyllum spicatum L. Aquatic Botany 94:151-157. 

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　　Zhang, M., J. Xu, and L.-A. Hansson. 2015b. Local environment overrides regional climate influence on regime shift in a north temperate lake. Aquatic Ecology 49:105-113. 

　　Zhang, P., E. S. Bakker, M. Zhang, and J. Xu. 2016. Effects of warming on Potamogeton crispus growth and tissuestoichiometry in the growing season. Aquatic Botany 128:13-17. 

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　　Zhang, Z., M. Zhang, J. Xu, and D. Li. 2014b. Balanced fatty acid intake benefits and mercury exposure risks: an integrated analysis of chinese commercial freshwater fish and potential guidelines for consumption. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment:DOI: 10.1080/10807039.10802014.10920226. 

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