A cosmopolitan parasite of Rattus in the Galápagos rodents raises conservation concerns
We draw attention to a recent study that identified the invasive nematode Mastophorus muris, typically associated with Rattus, infecting two endemic Galápagos rats on islands where no invasive rodents have been previously recorded. This unexpected finding raises concerns about undetected rodent introductions and highlights the urgent need for ...
Jadyn Hartwig, C. Miguel Pinto
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Comparative Analysis of Mitogenomic and Nuclear Gene Data Reveals Phylogenetic Implications, Divergence Times, and Historical Biogeography in the Subfamily Pyrginae (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae). [PDF]
Xiao J, Hao X, Chiba H, Li Y, Yuan X.
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Island‐restricted reptiles are more threatened but less studied than their mainland counterparts
Reptiles are highly diverse on islands, yet there is no comprehensive overview of island‐restricted reptiles (IRRs) regarding their distribution, threat status, and research efforts. Our assessment revealed that despite IRRs comprising nearly a quarter of global reptile species and 30.8% being threatened, only 7.2% of the literature focuses on them ...
Sara F. Nunes +6 more
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Carbon finance initiatives can provide biodiversity benefits
We evaluated the biodiversity co‐benefits of a REDD+ initiative in the tropical forests of Sierra Leone and Liberia using a quasi‐experimental study design. Complementary measures from bioacoustics and DNA metabarcoding revealed that REDD+‐financed protected areas were associated with additional biodiversity benefits compared to control areas.
H. S. Sathya Chandra Sagar +13 more
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Migratory Songbirds as Potential Ectozoochorous Protist Dispersal Vectors. [PDF]
Fischer SE +4 more
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Climate change is causing geographic range shifts globally, and understanding the factors that influence species' range expansions is crucial for predicting future biodiversity changes. A common, yet untested, assumption in forecasting approaches is that species will shift beyond current range edges into new habitats as they become macroclimatically ...
Nathalie Isabelle Chardon +5 more
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A Multi-Evidence Approach to the Systematics of the Genus <i>Satyrium</i> Sw. Based on Time-Calibrated Phylogeny, Morphology, and Biogeography. [PDF]
Olędrzyńska N +4 more
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Litter decomposition in mountainous forest ecosystems is an essential process that affects carbon and nutrient cycling. However, the contribution of litter decomposition to terrestrial ecosystems is difficult to estimate accurately because of the limited comparability of different studies and limited data on local microclimatic and non‐climatic factors.
Shiyu Ma +24 more
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Haplotype-level analysis of environmental DNA metabarcoding revealed the biogeography and phylogeography of freshwater fishes in Korean Peninsula. [PDF]
Amin MHF +5 more
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