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The spread of non‐native species

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global redistribution of species through human agency is one of the defining ecological signatures of the Anthropocene, with biological invasions reshaping biodiversity patterns, ecosystem processes and services, and species interactions globally.
Phillip J. Haubrock   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological values of Hamilton urban streams (North Island, New Zealand): constraints and opportunities for restoration [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Urban streams globally are characterised by degraded habitat conditions and low aquatic biodiversity, but are increasingly becoming the focus of restoration activities.
Aldridge, Brenda Michelle Te Aroha   +6 more
core  

Benthic and interstitial habitats of a lentic spring as invertebrate refuges during supra-seasonal drought [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Instream refuges are places where invertebrates persist during disturbances due to reduced adverse impacts. During droughts, low flows may be accompanied by elevated temperatures, and potential refuges including subsurface sediments and spring-fed ...
Stubbington, R, Wood, PJ
core   +1 more source

The impacts of biological invasions

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock   +42 more
wiley   +1 more source

Crop cover and nutrient levels mediate the effects of land management type on aquatic invertebrate richness in prairie potholes.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
Aquatic invertebrates provide important ecosystem services, including decomposition and nutrient cycling, and provide nutrition for birds, fish, amphibians, and bats.
David Anthony Kirk   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pickering Brook Salt Marsh Restoration - Phase II [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
In the early 1900’s, the majority of coastal salt marshes in New England were ditched as part of an aggressive mosquito control program. In an attempt to eradicate mosquito-breeding habitat, open water areas were drained by a series of ditches excavated ...
Reilly, Patti
core   +1 more source

Faunal response to benthic and hyporheic sedimentation varies with direction of vertical hydrological exchange [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
1. Sedimentation and clogging of benthic and hyporheic zone substrates is increasingly being recognised as one of the greatest threats to the ecological integrity of riverine ecosystems globally. This ex-situ study examined the influence of sedimentation
Bo   +58 more
core   +2 more sources

Beyond mammals: the evolution of chewing and other forms of oropharyngeal food processing in vertebrates

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amphibian Contributions to Ecosystem Services [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Ecosystems provide essential services for human society, which include provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services. Amphibians provide provisioning services by serving as a food source for some human societies ...
Babbitt, Kimberly J., Hocking, Daniel J.
core   +1 more source

Shifts in leaf litter breakdown along a forest–pasture–urban gradient in Andean streams [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Tropical montane ecosystems of the Andes are critically threatened by a rapid land-use change which can potentially affect stream variables, aquatic communities, and ecosystem processes such as leaf litter breakdown.
Breuer, Lutz   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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