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In this study, we examined how morphological traits and species diversity of Pyraloidea moths vary with temperature and vegetation cover along an Andean rainforest gradient in Ecuador. Using 4161 individuals (212 species) and cross‐validating with a larger dataset of 10,337 individuals (749 morpho‐species), we found a near‐linear decrease in diversity ...
Victor Sebastian Scharnhorst +1 more
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Evaluating models of expert judgment to inform assessment of ecosystem viability and collapse
Abstract Expert judgment underpins assessment of threatened ecosystems. However, experts are often narrowly defined, and variability in their judgments may be substantial. Models built from structured elicitation with large diverse expert panels can contribute to more consistent and transparent decision‐making.
Josh Dorrough +5 more
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Evolution of the vaquita/totoaba socio‐ecological system in the Upper Gulf of California, Mexico
Abstract The Upper Gulf of California (UGC) hosts a rich marine biodiversity. Complex climatic processes generate high biological productivity enabling the use of resources in a complex socio‐ecological processes (SEPs). Through a literature review, evolution and aggravation of the SEP over 50 years are analyzed.
J. Alejandro Rodríguez‐Valencia +2 more
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Indicadores de sostenibilidad para el ecoturismo en México: estado actual
El manejo de los centros ecoturísticos se basa en el conocimiento de los espacios naturales y los recursos culturales y económicos de las comunidades locales.
Edali Camacho Ruiz +3 more
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Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Plants use physical barriers and chemical compounds to defend themselves against natural enemies. For instance, tough leaves are considered to be better defended than soft leaves, part of a spectrum of defences defined by functional traits such as leaf chemistry ...
Bolívar Aponte Rolón +3 more
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Introducción: La exposición al mercurio asociada a malas prácticas de higiene laboral favorece el desarrollo de la intoxicación ocupacional denominada mercurialismo.
Augusto V. Ramírez
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En el municipio de Ipiales, departamento de Nariño, se concentra la mayor área cultivada con arveja (Pisum sativum) de Colombia, con cerca de 3.070 ha, en donde se ha identificado un alto uso de plaguicidas asociado al establecimiento del modelo ...
David Álvarez-Sánchez +3 more
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Measuring the performance of Antarctic Treaty decision‐making
Abstract Agreements reached at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCMs) are among the primary means for addressing Antarctic conservation and environmental protection issues. However, according to contemporary scholars, Antarctic Treaty decision‐making is becoming increasingly unresponsive to the rising environmental challenges in the region.
Natasha Blaize Gardiner +3 more
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Para evaluar los recursos naturales en Milpa Alta, a escala detallada en el Centro de México, se determinaron indicadores ambientales biofísicos de estado. Se obtuvieron unidades ambientales biofísicas (UAB) a partir de las propiedades morfogenéticas del
María de Lourdes Rodríguez Gamiño +2 more
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Thermal conditions alter the mating behaviour of males in a polygynous system
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Males in polygynous systems may be facing a trade‐off between the traits that enhance reproductive success and the need to cope with environmental change. To secure mates, males invest into large bodies, lavish ornaments and costly activities, but these investments may ...
Rebecca L. Levine +2 more
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