Macaronesia Acts as a Museum of Genetic Diversity of Relict Ferns: The Case of Diplazium caudatum (Athyriaceae) [PDF]
Plants, 2021 Macaronesia has been considered a refuge region of the formerly widespread subtropical lauroid flora that lived in Southern Europe during the Tertiary. The study of relict angiosperms has shown that Macaronesian relict taxa preserve genetic variation and
Samira Ben-Menni Schuler +4 more
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Evolutionary Changes in Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) and Related Traits During the Diversification of <i>Aichryson</i> (Crassulaceae) on the Macaronesian Islands. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe explore evolutionary changes in Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) and associated traits during the diversification of Aichryson (Crassulaceae) across the Macaronesian Islands. By combining field data, physiological measurements and phylogenetic analysis, we identify shifts in photosynthetic strategy linked to habitat transitions.
Berasategui JA +5 more
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Insights on the Evolutionary History and Genetic Patterns of Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797 in the Northeastern Atlantic Using Mitochondrial DNA [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Octopus vulgaris is one of the most harvested octopus species in the world. In the Iberian Peninsula, there are several small-scale fisheries that have a long-term tradition of harvesting octopus.
Trinidad Pérez +7 more
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Patterns of Endemism in Lichens: Another Paradigm-Shifting Example in the Lichen Genus Xanthoparmelia from Macaronesia [PDF]
J Fungi (Basel)It has long been assumed that lichen-forming fungi have very large distribution ranges, and that endemic species are rare in this group of organisms.
Israel Pérez-Vargas +4 more
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Urbanization of seed dispersal networks. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Rapid urban expansion is affecting the composition of wild communities and creating novel ecosystems worldwide. Seed dispersal is key for ecosystem persistence, particularly in fragmented landscapes. However, generalizations regarding the impacts of urbanization are still difficult due to the lack of studies encompassing the urban matrix.
Mendes SB +6 more
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The Status of Marine Megafauna Research in Macaronesia: A Systematic Review
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 Marine megafauna serve valuable ecological and economical roles globally, yet, many species have experienced precipitous population declines. The significance of marine megafauna is particularly evident in Macaronesia, a complex of oceanic archipelagos ...
Ashlie J. McIvor +10 more
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A metabarcoding assessment of the diet of the insectivorous bats of Madeira Island, Macaronesia [PDF]
J MammalUnderstanding the trophic structure of species assemblages is crucial in order to comprehend how syntropic species coexist in space and time. Bats are the second most taxonomically diverse group of mammals and display a wide range of dietary strategies ...
Angelina Gonçalves +4 more
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Population Genomics and the Environmental Drivers of Population Structure in a Cosmopolitan Marine Predator, Tursiops truncatus. [PDF]
Mol EcolABSTRACT The marine environment comprises vast regions without physical barriers to movement, making the understanding of population isolation and the evolution of diversity challenging. This is especially the case for highly mobile marine species.
Moore DM +11 more
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Myco–Phycobiont Interactions within the “Ramalina farinacea Group”: A Geographical Survey over Europe and Macaronesia [PDF]
J Fungi (Basel)Ramalina farinacea is a widely distributed epiphytic lichen from the Macaronesian archipelagos to Mediterranean and Boreal Europe. Previous studies have indicated a specific association between R. farinacea and Trebouxia microalgae species.
Patricia Moya +6 more
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Geoconservation and Responsible Use of the Territory: Experiences from the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands UNESCO Global Geopark. [PDF]
Geoconservation Research, 2023 The island of Lanzarote represents a fragile insular space of high environmental value, where coexistence between conservation and the controlled and responsible use of local heritage has been achieved.
Cayetano Guillén Martín +1 more
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