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In defence of the entity of Macaronesia as a biogeographical region [PDF]
Biological ReviewsSince its coinage ca. 1850 AD by Philip Barker Webb, the biogeographical region of Macaronesia, consisting of the North Atlantic volcanic archipelagos of the Azores, Madeira with the tiny Selvagens, the Canaries and Cabo Verde, and for some authors ...
Jairo Patino +2 more
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Notes on Graphidaceae in Macaronesia, with Descriptions of Four New Species
Diversity, 2023 A survey of the lichen family Graphidaceae in Macaronesia (Madeira, the Canary Islands, and the Azores) is presented, with detailed treatments for the genera Allographa, Fissurina, and Graphis. All other species are listed and new records provided. A key
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The Relative Roles of Selection and Drift in the Chaffinch Radiation (Aves: Fringilla) Across the Atlantic Archipelagos of Macaronesia [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionIsland populations diverge from the mainland and from each other by both natural selection and neutral forces such as founder effects and genetic drift. In this work, we aim to determine the relative roles of selection and drift in the diversification of
Brian Condori +3 more
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CompendiumThis essay undertakes a multifaceted exploration of the name 'Macaronesia'. Particularly focused on decoding the geological dimensions of some of the identity-forming processes at the macro-archipelago level, the essay nonetheless refrains from ...
Francisco C. Marques
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Macaronesia as a Fruitful Arena for Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology [PDF]
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2021 Research in Macaronesia has led to substantial advances in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. We review the scientific developments achieved in this region, and outline promising research avenues enhancing conservation.
Margarita Florencio +52 more
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Assessing essential oils from Macaronesia: a study on their efficacy against phytopathogenic and obligate biotrophic fungi. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciEssential oils (EOs) extracted from eight culinary herbs and spices, some endemic to Macaronesia flora (Cedronella canariensis, Clinopodium ascendens and Laurus novocanariensis) and others common in Mediterranean cuisine (Cinnamomum burmannii, Ocimum ...
Ferreira RM +5 more
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Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023 Plastic waste from the fishing industry, particularly lobster trap identification tags from the USA and Canada, poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems due to its resilience.
Marcos Cividanes +7 more
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Diversity and patterns of marine non‐native species in the archipelagos of Macaronesia [PDF]
Diversity and Distributions: A journal of biological invasions and biodiversity, 2022 The present study is the first attempt to grasp the scale and richness of marine biological invasions in Macaronesia. We pioneered a comprehensive non‐native species (NNS), inventory in the region to determine their diversity patterns and native ...
Nuno Castro +20 more
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Climate change and human impact in Macaronesia [PDF]
Past Global Change Magazine, 2016 Past climate dynamics have helped shape the endemic ecosystems of Macaronesia. However, these insular ecosystems have since been modified following the arrival of human settlers, who had to adapt to the new environments and ...
Fernández-Palacios, José María +12 more
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New bryophyte records from Macaronesia
Cryptogamie, Bryologie, 2018 In this paper we provide new bryophyte reports for Macaronesia as a whole, for single archipelagos, and for single islands. New to Macaronesia are Aneura pseudopinguis, Didymodon brachyphyllus, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Distichium capillaceum, and ...
RODRÃGUEZ-ROMERO Alexandra
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