Data for: Quantification and analysis of emerging threats studies on freshwater zooplankton (Copepoda, Cladocera and Rotifera) in Brazil from 2014 to 2023

This study aimed to quantify and analyze research on emerging threats to freshwater zooplankton (Copepoda, Cladocera, and Rotifera) in Brazil, published between 2014 and 2023. The primary focus was to systematically identify the main environmental stressors studied, knowledge gaps, and methodological trends employed in the research. The analysis was conducted through a systematic literature review in the Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases, using specific terms related to zooplankton and emerging threats. Peer-reviewed articles published within the defined period were included. Each study was categorized based on the type of stressor analyzed (e.g., climate change, microplastic pollution, biological invasions), taxonomic groups addressed, and methodological approaches employed, following the PRISMA model. A total of 176 articles were initially retrieved from the databases, of which 53 met all inclusion criteria and were selected for analysis in this review. (2025-09-16)