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Nesting innovations in neotropical parrots associated to anthropogenic environmental changes. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 Most parrots are obligate cavity nesters, so the logging of mature trees and the transformation of natural cliffs represent important threats to their conservation. Here, we report novel observations of Neotropical parrots nesting in previously unrecorded substrates.
Romero-Vidal P +8 more
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First national assessment of wildlife mortality in Ecuador: An effort from citizens and academia to collect roadkill data at country scale. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 The first national assessment of wildlife mortality caused by road traffic in Ecuador. A comprehensive roadkill dataset with more than 5000 roadkill records in Ecuador that includes threatened and poorly known species. A joint effort of citizens and academia to collect roadkill data at a country scale.
Medrano-Vizcaíno P +8 more
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TAXON, Volume 72, Issue 2, Page 307-359, April 2023., 2023 Abstract Classifications of the pantropical plant family Sapotaceae based solely on morphology have historically recognized between 125 and 53 genera. Phylogenetic analyses using molecular data have repeatedly demonstrated that broad concepts of two large genera belonging to subfamily Chrysophylloideae, Chrysophyllum and Pouteria, are untenable and ...
Ulf Swenson +6 more
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Tecnociencia, 2020 Por primera vez se realiza en el Parque Nacional Darién, Provincia de Darién el inventario, identificación y clasificación de moluscos terrestres asociados a distintos sustratos (troncos, tallos, hojas, suelo, musgos, hojarascas y ramas).
Alonso Santos Murgas +3 more
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Roadkill patterns in Latin American birds and mammals
Global Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 31, Issue 9, Page 1756-1783, September 2022., 2022 Abstract Aim Roads are a major threat for wildlife, degrading habitat and causing mortality via wildlife–vehicle collisions. In Latin America, the conjunction of high biodiversity and a rapidly expanding road network is reason for concern. We introduce an approach that combines species traits and habitat preferences to describe vulnerability and map ...
Pablo Medrano‐Vizcaíno +6 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 8, Issue 16, Page 8396-8418, August 2018., 2018 In this article, we focus on a fascinating hyperparasitic study system. More specifically, we study the ectoparasitic fungi that are associated with the flies that are bloodsucking ectoparasites of bats (Mammalia and Chiroptera). We make an important contribution to the field by (a) applying new methodologies for DNA extraction (including a whole ...
Danny Haelewaters +2 more
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A Review of the Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of Panama to Guide Research and Conservation
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 35, Issue 4, April 2025.ABSTRACT Chondrichthyan fishes (sharks, rays and chimaeras) are a group of high conservation concern globally. Species are impacted by varying threats, although fishing pressure is the primary stressor causing population declines. Panama comprises both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines with a diversity of estuarine and marine habitats supporting small ...
Jorge Manuel Morales‐Saldaña +5 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 6, Issue 4, Page 885-901, July 2024.Palms provide vital plant resources and ecosystem services to people across the tropics. To improve conservation guidance, a “health check” of palms in two highly threatened biodiversity hotspots in Colombia and Ecuador was undertaken. Palms are very diverse in these regions, but over one third are threatened with extinction now, especially among ...
Thomas L. P. Couvreur +8 more
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People and Nature, Volume 6, Issue 3, Page 1023-1035, June 2024.Abstract Zoonoses constitute a major risk to human health. Comprehensive assessments on the potential emergence of novel disease outbreaks are essential to ensure the effectiveness of sanitary controls and to establish mitigating actions. Through a continental‐scale survey of rural human settlements conducted over 13 years in 15 Neotropical countries ...
Pedro Romero‐Vidal +10 more
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Wild relatives of potato (Solanum L. sec. Petota) poorly sampled and unprotected in Colombia
Crop Science, Volume 64, Issue 1, Page 225-243, January/February 2024.Abstract Wild potato relatives (Solanum L. sec. Petota) play a vital role in crop improvement, understanding crop evolution, and conserving potato diversity. However, these invaluable resources are often neglected and underutilized and are susceptible to threats such as climate change, urbanization, and agricultural expansion. Little is known about the
Carlos E. González‐Orozco +7 more
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