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Effective dispersal of fern spore and the ecological relevance of zoochory
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The mechanisms of fern dispersal are under‐studied and there are few data to support the vectors assumed to drive patterns of sporophyte occurrence and speciation. Although wind is generally the fern spore dispersal vector described in the literature, there has always been competing evidence supporting alternate vectors.
James M. R. Brock
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The stepwise rise of angiosperm‐dominated terrestrial ecosystems
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Angiosperms are the most diverse and abundant plant taxon today and dominate the majority of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems. They underwent rapid divergence and biogeographic expansion from the early to the middle Cretaceous. Yet, transformative ecosystem change brought about by the increased ecological dominance of angiosperms unfolded ...
Wenna Ding +5 more
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Ecosystem services provided by spiders
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Spiders, ubiquitous and abundant predators in terrestrial ecosystems, often are the subjects of an unjust negative perception. However, these remarkable creatures stand as unsung heroes within our ecosystems, contributing a multitude of ecosystem services critical to human well‐being.
Pedro Cardoso +13 more
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Re‐make, re‐model: evolution and development of vertebrate cranial lateral lines
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lateral lines are placodally derived mechanosensory systems on the heads and trunks of many aquatic vertebrates. There is evidence of lateral lines in the earliest known vertebrate fossils, and they exist in organisms with widely different craniofacial morphologies – including the presence or absence of jaws, external or internal nostrils, and
Vishruth Venkataraman +3 more
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Measuring juvenile habitat quality for fishes and invertebrates
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Identifying the role of marine and estuarine habitats in supporting fish and invertebrate populations during vulnerable juvenile life stages is essential to achieve effective conservation and fisheries management. There remains general agreement that: (i) the quality of juvenile habitat is best measured as the contribution of juveniles to ...
Benjamin J. Ciotti +12 more
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Inhibitory control tests in non‐human animals: validity, reliability, and perspectives
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Inhibitory control, the ability to control impulsive or pre‐learned behaviour in order to reach a more rewarding goal, is essential in many aspects of normal life. In non‐human animals, better inhibitory control performances have been associated with a larger brain, better problem‐solving skills, and fitness benefits.
Louise Loyant, Luke Collins, Marine Joly
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Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of biodiversity decline and have been shown to have far‐reaching consequences for society and the economy. Preventing the introduction and spread of alien species represents the most effective solution to reducing their impacts on nature and human well‐being.
Hanno Seebens +64 more
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Molecular mechanisms of biomineralization in marine invertebrates.
J Exp Biol, 2020 Clark MS.
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Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Globally there is an urgent need to find sustainable solutions to balance energy production with the protection of vulnerable species and conservation of biodiversity. This is particularly critical for freshwater ecosystems, habitats, and species that may be impacted by hydropower development and operations needed to meet energy grid demands ...
Kristine N. Moody +6 more
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