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.
Pérez-Vargas I +4 more
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On the Epidemiology of Xenoma-Forming Microsporidia in Wild Caught Fish from Macaronesia (FAO34). [PDF]
Vet SciSimple Summary Microsporidia are intracellular parasites that can infect many animal species, but little is known about their presence in wild fish from the Atlantic Eastern Central Zone (FAO Area 34). Between 2011 and 2019, 576 fish from 35 species were
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Investigation of Carriers of Salmonella and Other Hydrogen Sulphide-Positive Bacteria in the Digestive Content of Fish from the Atlantic Area of Macaronesia: A Comparative Study of Identification by API Gallery and MALDI-TOF MS. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Simple Summary This study addresses the issue of the detection of harmful bacteria (Salmonella and other hydrogen sulphide-positive bacteria) present in fish for consumption, which may arise from contaminated water or improper handling.
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Environmental Pollution, 2022 The occurrence of organic pollutants in soil is a major environmental concern. These compounds can reach the soil in different ways. Point sources, related to pesticides that are used intentionally, can be applied directly to the soil, or reach the soil ...
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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.
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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 ...
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NaupliusThe Macaronesia region, in the east Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa, consists of five oceanic archipelagos and is known for its high levels of endemism. However, its terrestrial isopod fauna has received very uneven attention.
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Turismo de Cruzeiros: perspectivas para a Macaronesia [PDF]
, 2010 The growth of cruise tourism, especially in the 70's, represents today an important sector of world tourism. Regions such as the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Alaska, are the most popular and also the most prepared to develop an increasingly innovative ...
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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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Notes on Lichenicolous "Micarea" species in Spain and Macaronesia, with the description of two new species [PDF]
Nova Acta Científica Compostelana, 2023 Six species of Micarea growing lichenicolous are treated. They are mainly collected in Macaronesia or Spain. Two species, Micarea amplissima and M. parasitica are described as new to science. Notes on the occurring of lichenicolous Micarea, M.
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