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Insect Conservation and Diversity, Volume 18, Issue 6, Page 1099-1108, November 2025.We measured the phototactic responses of insects to light at night using LED traps emitting light at four narrowband wavelengths of three intensity levels of relatively equal photon emission. Our data show an interaction between insect order and narrowband spectra, with marked differences in attraction between Lepidoptera and Diptera.
Gabriel A. Charvalakis +4 more
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Molecular Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 22, November 2025.ABSTRACT Evolutionary transitions to carnivory represent profound shifts in feeding mode that are often accompanied by widespread changes in organismal function, behaviour and ecology. Such transitions have evolved numerous times among animals, and predator–prey interactions have been major drivers of animal evolution.
Joseph M. Mack, Alexandra E. Bely
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A globally influential area‐condition metric is a poor proxy for invertebrate biodiversity
Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 62, Issue 10, Page 2529-2540, October 2025.Our results highlight the need to incorporate factors beyond habitat type and condition into site evaluations, and to complement metric use with species‐based surveys. Abstract There is increasing demand for standardised, easy‐to‐use metrics to assess progress towards achieving biodiversity targets and the effectiveness of ecological compensation ...
Natalie E. Duffus +9 more
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Biodiversity in mountain soils above the treeline
Biological Reviews, Volume 100, Issue 5, Page 1877-1949, October 2025.ABSTRACT Biological diversity in mountain ecosystems has been increasingly studied over the last decade. This is also the case for mountain soils, but no study to date has provided an overall synthesis of the current state of knowledge. Here we fill this gap with a first global analysis of published research on cryptogams, microorganisms, and fauna in ...
Nadine Praeg +36 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2025.This study examines the invasion dynamics of the predatory invertebrate flatworm Kontikia andersoni, and its impacts on the invertebrate communities of sub‐Antarctic Macquarie Island. Our findings indicate that at higher elevations where K. andersoni is present there are significant reductions in invertebrate richness.
Kita M. Williams +4 more
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Ethology, Volume 131, Issue 7, July 2025.It is currently not known how the European cave orb spider Meta menardi (d) catches the non‐flying prey, which makes up approximately half of its diet. Our observations in winter and summer from caves in the United Kingdom offer support to the radius tripwire hypothesis (a) over the off‐web hunting hypothesis (b) and the prey slip hypothesis (c ...
Thomas Hesselberg, Emily Brannigan
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Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 149, Issue 6, Page 882-887, July 2025.ABSTRACT Silene migjornensis is a plant species restricted to a unique location in the south of Mallorca. Its floral syndrome suggests nocturnal pollination by lepidopterans, but pollinators of this species remain unknown. Several surveys were conducted along the flowering period, and potential pollinators were captured for pollen load analyses ...
Fernando D. Cortés‐Giménez +4 more
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Ecological Applications, Volume 35, Issue 4, June 2025.Abstract Biological pest control is a major ecosystem service and is known to depend on landscape heterogeneity. The composition and configuration of landscapes can affect natural enemy communities, trophic interactions, and pest density within agroecosystems.
Axelle Tortosa +5 more
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Unlikely allies: Camel crickets play a role in the seed dispersal of an Asian autotrophic shrub
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 494-501, May 2025.Dust seeds, which are minute and contain minimal energy reserves, are often associated with heterotrophy (plants that obtain carbon without photosynthesis). Consequently, previous studies have mainly focused on the relationships between dust seeds and heterotrophy. However, dust seeds are also found in green plants.
Kenji Suetsugu, Hirokazu Tsukaya
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Arachnid Fauna (Araneae and Opiliones) from the Castro Verde Special Protection Area, southern Portugal. [PDF]
Biodivers Data J, 2023 Barrientos JA +8 more
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