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Morphological variation in atlas and axis of Neotropical spiny rats (Rodentia, Echimyidae)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The unique morphologies of the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, represent a significant innovation in mammalian evolution. These structures support the weight of the head and enable intricate movements of the head and neck.
Thomas Furtado da Silva Netto, João Felipe Leal Kaiuca, Adriana Itatí Olivares, William Corrêa Tavares   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unraveling the herpetofauna diversity in canga and forest ecosystems of the Eastern Amazon. [PDF]

PLoS One
Prudente ALC, Silva FM, Santos MMD, Vasconcelos S, Rojas-Runjaic FJM, Becerra-Rondón AC, Maciel AO, Sarmento JF, Graboski R, Teixeira C, Guimarães AC, Nascimento A, Oliveira AMS, Molina M, Silva P, Carvalho Neto CS, Nunes GL.   +16 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Widespread distribution of large silesaurids evidenced by a new record from the Middle Triassic of southwest Gondwana

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
The largest silesaurid known from South America is described here, demonstrating that silesaurids reached large body sizes in southwestern Gondwana. This discovery further underscores the widespread geographic distribution and temporal persistence of large silesaurids across Pangea, despite faunal turnovers and environmental events such as the Carnian ...
Rodrigo Temp Müller
wiley   +1 more source

Retraction: Population growth poses a significant threat to forest ecosystems: A case study from the Hindukush-Himalayas of Pakistan. [PDF]

PLoS One
PLOS One Editors.
europepmc   +1 more source

Comparative Meta‐Analysis of Antimicrobial Peptides in Aquatic and Terrestrial Livestock Species

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
A global meta‐analysis of 58 studies (926 effect sizes and 29 species across five taxa) revealed that dietary antimicrobial peptides generally improve growth performance, blood metabolites, and immune responses. The greatest benefits were observed in omnivorous livestock, such as pigs and chickens. Dose‐duration effects were evident. An optimal outcome
Lily Liu, Xu Luo, Qin Zhang, Jinhai Wang, Alan E. Wilson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unveiling the Hidden Drivers: How Vegetation Cover, Season and Forest Management Shape the Soil Microbial Community in Two Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems. [PDF]

Environ Microbiol Rep
Picariello E, De Nicola F.
europepmc   +1 more source

ANK1 and EPB41 Variants and The Risk of Glucocorticoid‐Induced Osteonecrosis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Steroid‐induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) is a refractory skeletal disorder influenced by genetic and environmental factors. However, conclusive pathogenic genetic evidence remains elusive due to the limited exploration of rare damaging variants. In this study, we aimed to identify rare variants associated with SONFH.
Shengbao Chen, Xianmin Zhu, Zhongzhong Chen, Wei Chen, Hussam Alkaissi, Zeng Zhang, Yun Gao, Junhui Yin, Xiangtian Yu, Qiong Fu, Youshui Gao, Zhenzhong Zhu, Qianying Cai, Pengwei Zhang, Weibin Chen, Xin Zhao, Xiaojin Wu, Karel Pacak, Dongxu Jin, Chunde Bao, Zhengping Zhuang, Changqing Zhang   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wildfire-Induced alterations in soil physical, chemical, and micromorphological properties in forest ecosystems of Yunnan, Southwestern China. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Duan Y, Liu Z.
europepmc   +1 more source

A sustainable business ecosystem: a case study demonstrating biochar's potential

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The need for renewable, climate‐friendly resources has become urgent as legislators worldwide have sought to find ways to cut emissions while ensuring resource security for consumers. The use of biochar could help to achieve these goals. This study examines the current state of commercial biochar production and the maturity of the related ...
Juuso Kivijakola, Eemeli Erkheikki, Viljo Lukka, Pekka Tervonen, Harri Haapasalo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Precipitation as the Primary Environmental Driver of Saproxylic Fly Diversity (Diptera: Bibionomorpha and Tipulomorpha) in Forest Ecosystems. [PDF]

Insects
Gorban I, Trakimas G, Stasiukynas L, Lekoveckaitė A, Samas A, Podėnienė V.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source