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On two new species of pseudoscorpions from the dinaric karst [PDF]

Archives of Biological Sciences, 2008
A careful analysis of samples of pseudoscorpions (Neobisiidae, Pseudoscorpiones) from two epigean habitats, one near Split (Croatia) and the other on Mt. Orjen (Montenegro), has yielded two species of the genus Roncus L.
Ćurčić B.P.M., Dimitrijević R.N., Rađa T., Rađa Biljana   +3 more
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Potential of Subterranean Microbes: High-Throughput Screening for Industrially Relevant Enzymatic Activities in Dinaric Caves. [PDF]

Microbiologyopen
Microbial communities from seven Dinaric cave ecosystems were surveyed for their laccase, urethanase, and protease enzymatic activities. The findings suggested potential applications in bioremediation, the biodegradation of synthetic polymers, and industrial biotechnology, highlighting the importance of biodiversity conservation.
Babinskas J, Krutkevičius J, Lukić Bilela L, Bešta-Gajević R, Matijošytė I.   +4 more
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Living at the Interface: Behavioral, Evolutionary and Ecological Insights of Spring Use by Highly Mobile Stygobiont Crustaceans, <i>Troglocaris planinensis</i> (Decapoda: Atyidae). [PDF]

Ecol Evol
The study provides evidence that animals considered as strictly linked to subterranean habitats can exhibit behavioral responses to constraints occurring in surface environments. We studied the blind and depigmented shrimp Troglocaris planinensis in the Classical Karst using field and experimental approaches.
Manenti R, Zampieri V, Cassarino F, Brognoli D, Mauri E, Terraneo G, Lo Parrino E, Bruschi R, Balestra V, Lapadula S, Galbiati M, Messina V, Falaschi M, Barzaghi B, Ficetola GF, Melotto A.   +15 more
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Progress and Prospects of Research on Microhabitat Scale Characterization and Utilization in Chinese Karst Area. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Karst regions exhibit ecologically fragile environments but host a rich diversity of microhabitats across spatial scales. Vegetation productivity and carbon sequestration patterns are intricately governed by subterranean microhabitat conditions. Microhabitat‐based technologies demonstrate transformative potential in reconciling human livelihoods with ...
Huang H, Yu Y, Yang S, Yang Y, Fu Y.
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Demographic and Structural Variability Modulate Growth Dynamics in European Beech Primary Forests. [PDF]

Glob Chang Biol
Climate change is increasing drought and heat stress on European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), causing widespread tree vitality losses and growth declines across Europe. Using a large tree ring network from montane primary beech forests, we found that trees of various ages and sizes respond differently to climate warming, leading to contrasting within ...
Begović K, Pavlin J, Langbehn T, Langbehn KS, Kašpar J, Popa A, Nagel TA, Hofmeister J, Janda P, Rydval M, Kozak D, Mikoláš M, Mikac S, Svoboda M.   +13 more
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Microbial Community Dynamics in Early Tufa Biofilms. [PDF]

Microbiologyopen
Microbial succession shapes the early development of tufa biofilms in karst freshwater systems, with prokaryotic communities stabilizing rapidly and microeukaryotes contributing to extracellular polymeric substance production and carbonate entrapment. Site‐specific hydrodynamics and organic inputs drive community specialization, ultimately influencing ...
Čačković A, Brozinčević A, Mirosavljević M, Orlić S.   +3 more
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On three new cave pseudoscorpion species (Pseudoscorpiones, Neobisiidae) from Mt. Mosor, Dalmatia (Croatia) [PDF]

Archives of Biological Sciences, 2010
Most subterranean pseudoscorpions are concentrated in regions with a Mediterranean climate. Although data on the abundance of pseudoscorpion species in the humid tropics are lacking, preliminary observations suggest that the number of species is greater ...
Ćurčić B.P.M., Makarov S.E., Radja T., Ćurčić S.B., Ćurčić Nina B., Pecelj M.   +5 more
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Freshwater habitats within the Natura 2000 network. [PDF]

Ecol Appl
Abstract Freshwater biodiversity is experiencing dramatic declines. Despite improvements, the trend remains negative, underlining that effective and coordinated initiatives are needed. Protected areas are considered a global cornerstone of biodiversity conservation, and in Europe, the Natura 2000 network plays a central role in safeguarding ...
Baattrup-Pedersen A, Baumane M, Nielsen A, Trolle D, Branco P, Borgwardt F, Hering D, Birk S.   +7 more
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Identification of a karst hydrological system in the Dinaric karst (Yugoslavia) [PDF]

Hydrological Sciences Journal, 1988
The construction of a reservoir on the Neretva River resulted in the flooding of three springs which now function as ponors (swallow-holes). In the first phase, they discharged 28 m3/s of water form the full reservoir. All the water that was lost through these ponors appeared some 1 km downstream from the dam in group of springs.
Bonacci, Ognjen, Jelin, Jadran
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Topographical and vegetational characteristics of lynx kill sites in Slovenian Dinaric Mountains

Natura Sloveniae, 2007
We report on topographical and vegetational characteristics of 13 sites where Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) killed its prey in the Dinaric mountain range in Slovenia.
Miha Krofel, Hubert Potočnik, Ivan Kos
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