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Adaptive significance of the prolonged diapause in the western Mediterranean lycaenid butterfly Tomares ballus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

European Journal of Entomology, 2017
Diapause is a common dormancy strategy exhibited by many species of invertebrates and insects to temporarily avoid seasonally recurring unfavourable conditions for their development, most usually in winter.
Rafael OBREGÓN, Juan FERNÁNDEZ HAEGER, Diego JORDANO   +2 more
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Quantifying the impact of climate change and human activities on the eco-hydrological regimes of the Weihe River Basin, Northwest China

Hydrology Research, 2023
Climate change and anthropogenic interventions have obviously altered the eco-hydrological regimes. A quantitative evaluation and attribution of the eco-hydrological alterations are urgently required.
Shanhu Jiang, Yating Liu, Menghao Wang, Yongwei Zhu, Hao Cui, Shuping Du, Chong-Yu Xu   +6 more
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Speciation and Changing Environment [PDF]

American Zoologist, 1970
The current genetical theories regarding the effects of environmental changes in shaping new species are first reviewed briefly; Matthew's concept based upon paleontological and zoogeographic data is then compared and found in accord with the genetical set.
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The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis in a wild vertebrate: dynamic interactions and health impacts

Frontiers in Microbiology
The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis is a feedback network which influences diverse physiological processes and plays a pivotal role in overall health and wellbeing. Although research in humans and laboratory mice has shed light into the associations and
Hugo Pereira, Joseph I. Hoffman, Joseph I. Hoffman, Joseph I. Hoffman, Joseph I. Hoffman, Joseph I. Hoffman, Oliver Krüger, Oliver Krüger, Gábor Á. Czirják, Tony Rinaud, Meinolf Ottensmann, Kai-Philipp Gladow, Barbara A. Caspers, Barbara A. Caspers, Öncü Maraci, Öncü Maraci, Sylvia Kaiser, Sylvia Kaiser, Nayden Chakarov, Nayden Chakarov   +19 more
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A new perspective on water issues in North China

Shui kexue jinzhan, 2013
China has been frequently hit by extreme floods and droughts due to its unique geographical features and climatic conditions.The inherently low precipitation in North China makes the conflict between water supply and demand increasingly prominent in the ...
ZHANG Jianyun, HE Ruimin, QI Jing, LIU Cuishan, WANG Guoqing, JIN Junliang   +5 more
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Reflective interdisciplinarity in practice: integrating biology and philosophy in studies of individualization

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Interdisciplinary research is widely acknowledged as a valuable means of knowledge production and as crucial for addressing complex scientific and societal problems.
Marie I. Kaiser, Anton Killin, Barbara A. Caspers, Jürgen Gadau, Sylvia Kaiser, Joachim Kurtz, Caroline Müller, S. Helene Richter   +7 more
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Balancing consistency and flexibility: exploring trait and state optimism in rats using the cognitive judgement bias test

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Optimistic or pessimistic interpretation of ambiguous information has been widely used in animal welfare science as an indicator of emotional states. Yet, growing evidence suggests that besides this state dimension, animals differ consistently in their ...
Louisa Bierbaum, Rebecca Anna Mainzer, Carolin Mundinger, Sylvia Kaiser, Sylvia Kaiser, S. Helene Richter, S. Helene Richter   +6 more
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Multiscale attribution analysis for assessing effects of changing environment on runoff: case study of the Upstream Yangtze River in China

Journal of Water and Climate Change, 2021
Evaluating the changes in runoff and analyzing its attribution under the changing environment is of great significance to water resources management. In this study, eight hydrological stations at the outlets of tributaries of the Upstream Yangtze River ...
Yu Zhang, Manlin Wang, Juan Chen, Ping-an Zhong, Xiufeng Wu, Shiqiang Wu   +5 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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