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The development of insect diversity and ecosystem complexity on green roofs: A review

open access: yesInsect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
A classification system of different roof types is presented to improve consistency in green roof research. Landscape and green roof characteristics influence ecosystem development, but can be further explained by ecological concepts, like neutral and niche theory.
Eva F. Drukker   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of elevation and microclimatic temperatures on butterfly–flower interaction networks in a Mediterranean mountain range

open access: yesInsect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
We tested how elevation and microclimate influenced butterfly–flower interaction networks at the hottest time of year in a Mediterranean mountain range. Interactions were dominated at all sites by one or two abundant butterfly and flower species, but butterfly networks were more robust to plant species loss at higher elevations. Nectar availability may
Mario Álamo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anti‐melanogenic effects of Medicago sativa seed extracts on melanocytes

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Our study demonstrated that two types of alfalfa seed extract: alfalfa ethanol precipitate (AEP) and alfalfa ethanol supernatant (AES) inhibited melanogenesis through the downregulation of tyrosinase expression, following the inactivation of CREB, b‐catenin and ERK signalling pathway in α‐melanocyte‐stimulating hormone (α‐MSH)‐stimulated B16F10 mouse ...
Chae Rin Kim   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Deception: What Else Do Flower Wasps (Hymenoptera: Thynnidae: Thynninae) Do in Flowers Worldwide?

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wasps, although less recognised as good pollinators, also feed on nectar and pollinate flowers. Specialised pollination systems, such as orchids that mimic the pheromones of female wasps to attract males, are complex and specific. This interaction occurs with some Thyninnae wasps that also visit flowers to obtain nectar and perform other ...
Leidy Kelly Guimarães Cunha   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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