Detecting the most effective cleanup locations using network theory to reduce marine plastic debris: a case study in the Galapagos Marine Reserve [PDF]
Ocean Science, 2022 The Galapagos Marine Reserve was established in 1986 to ensure protection of the islands' unique biodiversity. Unfortunately, the islands are polluted by marine plastic debris and the island authorities face the challenge to effectively remove plastic ...
S. L. Ypma +5 more
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Historical isolation of the Galápagos carpenter bee (Xylocopa darwini) despite strong flight capability and ecological amplitude. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Colonization across the Galápagos Islands by the carpenter bee (Xylocopa darwini) was reconstructed based on distribution of mitochondrial haplotypes (cytochrome oxidase II (COII) sequences) and haplotype lineages.
Pablo Vargas +4 more
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The effects of climate change on wildlife biodiversity of the galapagos islands
Climate Change Ecology, 2021 The Galapagos Islands are one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The convergence of four ocean currents and the isolation of these islands create a variety of ecosystems that host unique biodiversity.
Alejandra Dueñas +2 more
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Lutjanus inermis (Peters, 1869), Golden Snapper, range extension to the Galapagos Islands [PDF]
Check List, 2021 The well-cataloged marine fish fauna of the Galapagos Islands includes eight of the 12 species of snappers (Lutjanidae) found in the Tropical Eastern Pacific. A recent recreational scuba dive in the Galapagos produced photographs of an additional snapper
D. Ross Robertson +2 more
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Ancient mitogenomics elucidates diversity of extinct West Indian tortoises
Scientific Reports, 2021 We present 10 nearly complete mitochondrial genomes of the extinct tortoise Chelonoidis alburyorum from the Bahamas. While our samples represent morphologically distinct populations from six islands, their genetic divergences were shallow and resembled ...
Christian Kehlmaier +5 more
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Evolutionary History of the Galápagos Rail Revealed by Ancient Mitogenomes and Modern Samples
Diversity, 2020 The biotas of the Galápagos Islands are one of the best studied island systems and have provided a broad model for insular species’ origins and evolution.
Jaime A. Chaves +6 more
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ACI Avances en Ciencias e Ingenierías, 2020 Native, endemic, and introduced vascular plants from the Galápagos Islands were processed for phytolith extraction. Modern plant specimens of 43 species were collected in the field considering the possible uses of these plant species during the first ...
Fernando Javier Astudillo
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Insects, 2020 Alien insect species may present a multifaceted threat to ecosystems into which they are introduced. In addition to the direct damage they may cause, they may also bring novel diseases and parasites and/or have the capacity to vector microorganisms that ...
Courtney L. Pike +3 more
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Ecology and Evolution, 2021 Guava (Psidium guajava) is an aggressive invasive plant in the Galapagos Islands. Determining its provenance and genetic diversity could explain its adaptability and spread, and how this relates to past human activities. With this purpose, we analyzed 11
Diego Urquía +4 more
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Health status and morphometrics of Galápagos magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens magnificens) determined by hematology, biochemistry, blood gas, and physical examination [PDF]
PeerJThe magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens; MFB) is a widely distributed seabird. It has breeding areas in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean (extending along Central America up to Baja California) (Schreiber & Burger, 2001).
Kimberly E. Guzmán +8 more
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