Accurate functional trait data are essential for understanding ecosystem services and processes in fragmented landscapes. We evaluated whether the global EltonTraits 1.0 database adequately represents the functional structure of mammal communities in forest fragments and restoration sites in a highly fragmented Atlantic Forest landscape.
Maria F. R. Godoi +5 more
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New records of bryophytes for Pernambuco State, Brazil [PDF]
The known geographical distribution of 12 bryophyte species is extended by confirmation of their presence in the state of Pernambuco. Leptoscyphus porphyrius (Nees) Grolle, Harpalejeunea uncinata Steph., Chryso-hypnum diminutivum (Hampe) Buck and ...
Germano, Shirley Rangel +2 more
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A conspectus on the Canacidae (Diptera) of Brazil [PDF]
Species of Canacidae sensu lato of Brazil are reviewed, including the subfamilies Canacinae and Tethininae. Included are seven species in five genera with two species, Nocticanace austra and N. packhamorum, from southern Brazil being newly described.
Mathis, Wayne, Marinoni, Luciane
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Fruit use and fruit processing by euphonias, specialized avian frugivores
Euphonias (Neotropical passerines in the genera Euphonia and Chlorophonia) form the quintessential example of a specialized avian frugivore, combining a high reliance on fruit as food and the restriction of fruit taxa exploited. To understand their specialization, we explored the integration of fruit morphological and nutritional traits with their ...
Marco A. Pizo +3 more
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Conservation Value and Permeability of Neotropical Oil Palm Landscapes for Orchid Bees [PDF]
The proliferation of oil palm plantations has led to dramatic changes in tropical landscapes across the globe. However, relatively little is known about the effects of oil palm expansion on biodiversity, especially in key ecosystem-service providing ...
Gilbert, Lawrence +3 more
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Seed dispersal by frugivores is a central process linking plant reproduction, animal foraging, population persistence, and ecosystem resilience. Currently, the spatial template sustaining these interactions is rapidly reconfigured by habitat loss and fragmentation promoted by human activity.
Eliana Cazetta, Paulo R. Guimarães Jr
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Pulgas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) asociadas al marsupial neotropical amenazado “monito del monte” (Dromiciops gliroides Microbiotheria: Microbiotheriidae), en su población más austral de la Argentina [PDF]
Dromiciops, nocturnal marsupial genus endemic to the temperate forests of southern South America, is the only living representative of the Order Microbiotheria. Here we study the Siphonapteran fauna of Dromiciops gliroides ?monito del monte?
Gurovich, Yamila +1 more
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Changes in Species Richness and Composition of Tiger Moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae) among Three Neotropical Ecoregions [PDF]
Paraná, Yungas and Chaco Serrano ecoregions are among the most species-richterrestrial habitats at higher latitude. However, the information for tiger moths, one of the most speciose group of moths, is unknown in these ecoregion. In this study, we assess
Beccacece, Hernán Mario +2 more
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Rapidly declining seagrass meadows in Brazil: Findings from satellite imagery and local knowledge
Abstract Due to the limitations of individual monitoring approaches, integrating social perceptions with multiple advanced technologies provides a new opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem degradation. We combined historical aerial mapping, satellite imagery, semi‐structured interviews with local stakeholders, and a bilingual ...
Karine Matos Magalhães +6 more
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The Cape San Blas Ecological Study [PDF]
Eglin AFB on Cape San Blas consists of approximately 250 acres located about 180 miles east of the main Eglin reservation. This area lies on the S1.
Carthy, Raymond R. +5 more
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