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Edward O. Wilson and the Theory of Island Biogeography [PDF]

Biodiversity Science, 2022
Enrong Yan, Xingfeng Si, Jian Zhang, Xiaoyong Chen   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Rhododendron diversity patterns provide new insights for conserving China's montane flora

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Integrating distribution, phylogenetic, and functional trait data for 603 Rhododendron species in China identified significant conservation hotspots of multidimensional diversity, particularly in the Hengduan Mountains. Climate seasonality and topographic heterogeneity jointly influenced these patterns; however, notable conservation gaps remained ...
Ming‐Shu Zhu, Zhi‐Qiong Mo, Ya‐Yuang Luo, Chao‐Nan Fu, Ting Zhang, Michael Möller, Jie Cai, Wei Zheng, De‐Zhu Li, Lian‐Ming Gao   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aspects of the ecology of some invertebrates on limestone outcrops in Moorland [PDF]

, 1987
In 1984-5 the carabids and staphylinids on ten isolated limestone outcrops and intervening blanket peat within the Moor House Reserve, Cumbria, were investigated.
Lloyd, Louise Jane
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Orchid genome evolution and trait innovation

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Orchids became one of the world's most diverse plant groups through genome‐driven innovations, unique relationships with fungi and pollinators, and remarkable adaptability. This review explains the origins of orchids and the evolution of their distinctive life forms, flowers, and ecological strategies and highlights promising directions for future ...
Meng‐Yao Zeng, Cheng‐Yuan Zhou, Linying Wang, Jie Gao, Weilun Yin, Dong‐Hui Peng, Siren Lan, Feng‐Xi Yang, Zhong‐Jian Liu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consistent, Scale-Dependent Differences in the Biogeography of Host-Associated and Free-Living Microbiomes Across Systems. [PDF]

Mol Ecol
ABSTRACT Microbial communities are critical to the functioning of ecosystems and shape the ecology and evolution of host organisms. However, we have a limited understanding of how host‐associated and free‐living microbes differ in their structure and biogeography.
Dominguez JH, Härer A, Wall CB, Rennison DJ, Symons CC, Shurin JB.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Island Biogeography: A Perspective from Tasmania

, 2020
It is a great privilege to have been asked to respond to Lee Durrell’s account of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust’s extraordinary work. Lee has provided a succinct explanation of why islands are so suitable for the study of biodiversity.
Peter Hay (14738776)
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Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru, Andreea C. Didilescu, Frank A. Scannapieco   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contrasting mechanisms driving the northward expansion of African raptors in Europe

Journal of Zoology, EarlyView.
Recent climate warming and landscape changes are enabling African raptors to reach Europe through contrasting mechanisms. Using species distribution models, we show that the Atlas Long‐legged Buzzard expands northward following climatic suitability, whereas African vultures reach Europe despite low climatic favourability through socially mediated ...
A.‐R. Muñoz, S. López‐Ramírez, J. M. García‐Carrasco, R. Real   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A roadmap for island biology: 50 fundamental questions after 50 years of The Theory of Island Biogeography

, 2016
Aims: The 50th anniversary of the publication of the seminal book, The Theory of Island Biogeography, by Robert H. MacArthur and Edward O. Wilson, is a timely moment to review and identify key research foci that could advance island biology.
González-Castro, A., Gruner, D.S., Ah-Peng, C., Heleno, R., Weigelt, P., Cornuault, J., Santos, A.M.C., Emerson, B.C., Valente, L., Illera, J.C., Hortal, J., Araújo, M.B., Matthews, T.J., Kaiser-Bunbury, C.N., Steinbauer, M.J., Triantis, K.A., Pettorelli, N., Ávila, S.P., Gil, A., Whittaker, R.J., de Boer, E.J., Papadopoulou, A., Cardoso, P., Patiño, J., de Nascimento, L., Vargas, P., Fernández-Palacios, J.M., Borges, P.A.V., Price, J.P.   +28 more
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Evolutionary legacies structure the geography of seagrass traits across the world's oceans

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Summary Traits modulate species' ability to track shifts in climate, yet the extent to which traits have been shaped by the contemporary environment and/or historical processes remains poorly understood. Here, we fill this gap for the world's seagrasses, habitat‐forming species that provide critical ecosystem services.
Nestor E. Bosch, Matthew McLean, Fernando Tuya   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source