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Intraspecific Niche Evolution in a Drought Deciduous Shrub With Implications for Climate Resiliency
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.The abstract explains that Aloysia gratissima (whitebrush) has two geographically isolated populations in North and South America that experience distinct climatic conditions. Using species distribution models, principal component analysis, and reciprocal spatial transfers, the study tested for evidence of climatic niche divergence versus conservatism ...
Katie J. Pennartz +2 more
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Fate of recombinant DNA and Cry1Ab protein after ingestion and dispersal of genetically modified maize in comparison to rapeseed by fallow deer ( Dama dama ) [PDF]
, 2018 The fate of recombinant DNA in fallow deer (Dama dama) was investigated by feeding a diet of isogenic or genetically modified (GM) maize expressing Cry1Ab protein against the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis).
Albrecht, C. +6 more
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Cross‐Continental Ecological Drivers Behind Trait Clines in the Forest Grass Milium effusum
Global Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Aim Widespread species encounter a range of variable climates that can lead to intraspecific trait clines. Such clines can be the result of phenotypic plasticity, genetic differences, or both. Although latitude often explains a large part of trait variation, it is crucial to investigate the underlying environmental variables to understand ...
Charlotte Møller +23 more
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Inter-Annual Variation in Characteristics of Endozoochory by Wild Japanese Macaques
PLoS ONE, 2014 Endozoochory is important to the dynamics and regeneration of forest ecosystems. Despite the universality of inter-annual variation in fruit production, few studies have addressed the sign (seed predation versus seed dispersal) and strength (frequency and quantity) of fruit-frugivore interaction and the effectiveness of endozoochory in response to the ...
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Hypercarnivorous apex predator could provide ecosystem services by dispersing seeds [PDF]
, 2016 Large ?hypercarnivorous? felids are recognized for their role as apex predators and hence as key elements in food webs and ecosystem functioning through competition and depredation.
Costan, Andrea Silvina +3 more
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Grass and Forage Science, Volume 81, Issue 1, January-March 2026.ABSTRACT Senesced annual legumes provide nutrients for small ruminants during summer, yet grazing pressure may significantly deplete seedbanks. We quantified seed passage and nutritional value of pods from 15 modern pasture legume cultivars fed to sheep in metabolism crates.
Hayley C. Norman +5 more
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Journal of Biogeography, Volume 53, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Aim Genetic connectivity and local adaptation were examined across the distribution of the freshwater sponge Ephydatia muelleri. Because it occupies an exceptional breadth of freshwater environments across a broad geographic range, this species offers key insights into biogeographic processes shaping genetic structure and adaptation in inland ...
Laura de la Cruz‐Castillejo +18 more
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A Comprehensive Model for the Quantitative Estimation of Seed Dispersal by Migratory Mallards
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 Long-distance seed dispersal is an important ecosystem service provided by migratory animals. Plants inhabiting discrete habitats, like lakes and wetlands, experience dispersal limitation, and rely heavily on zoochory for their spatial population ...
Erik Kleyheeg +5 more
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Driver's Seat: Understanding Divergent Zoochorous Dispersal of Propagules
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 The functional role, relative importance, and the spatial and temporal parameters of different vector species, which underpin the passive dispersal (zoochory) of organisms (or their propagules), are frequently poorly understood. Accordingly, a conceptual
Neil E. Coughlan +9 more
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“Step by step”: high frequency short-distance epizoochorous dispersal of aquatic macrophytes [PDF]
, 2016 Aquatic macrophytes can successfully colonise and re-colonise areas separated by space and time. The mechanisms underlying such “mobility” are not well understood, but it has often been hypothesised that epizoochory (external dispersal) plays an ...
Coughlan, Neil E. +2 more
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