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Male song can signal species identity and male quality, and behavioural response to song can drive divergence or introgression. In this study, we describe clear differences in male song types and a weak signal of population genetic difference across two populations of small tree finch on two Galapagos Islands. Resident males responded to the song of an
Diane Colombelli‐Négrel +1 more
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New distribution records for Muscidae (Insecta: Diptera) in Latin America [PDF]
The geographical distribution of Muscidae from Latin America has been extended. The following eight genera, including 28 species, were collected: Cyrtoneurina (2 spp.), Cyrtoneuropsis (8 spp.), Dolichophaonia (1 sp.), Neomuscina (7 spp.), Ophyra (1 sp.),
Kirstern Haseyama +2 more
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Philornis infection in blue‐black grassquits: impact on nestlings and risk factors involved
Parasitic botfly larvae (Philornis ssp., Diptera: Muscidae) are found in nests of several bird taxa, although prevalence and impact on nestling survival vary considerably among species.
Carlos Biagolini Jr, Regina H. Macedo
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A new host for Philornis torquans (Diptera, Muscidae) from the Brazilian Cerrado
Philornis larvae and pupae were collected in nestlings of Neothraupis fasciata (Lichtenstein), the White-banded Tanager (Passeriformes, Thraupidae), in three breeding seasons, between October and November 2003-2005 in a reserve in central Brazil.
Márcia Souto Couri +4 more
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Nesting of Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus) on Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
We present new data and reviewed the information available on the breeding biology of the Dark-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus melacoryphus), a widespread South American species.
Ibeth P. Alarcón +8 more
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Philornis Meinert is a very interesting Muscidae (Diptera) genus whose larvae are associated with a wide range of bird species. The existing description of Philornis seguyi Garcia (1952), which was reported in Argentina, so far involves only the female ...
M. S. Couri +2 more
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Ninhegos (n= 3) do Arapaçu-do-cerrado Lepidocolaptes angustirostris apresentaram 67 larvas de Philornis deceptivus entre os anos de 2005 e 2006. As larvas foram observadas a partir do quarto dia após a eclosão.
Hermes Ribeiro Luz +3 more
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Published as part of LÖWENBERG-NETO, PETER & DE CARVALHO, CLAUDIO J. B., 2013, Muscidae (Insecta: Diptera) of Latin America and the Caribbean: geographic distribution and check-list by country, pp.
LÖWENBERG-NETO, PETER +1 more
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Published as part of LÖWENBERG-NETO, PETER & DE CARVALHO, CLAUDIO J. B., 2013, Muscidae (Insecta: Diptera) of Latin America and the Caribbean: geographic distribution and check-list by country, pp.
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Economic costs of biological invasions in Ecuador: the importance of the Galapagos Islands [PDF]
Biological invasions, as a result of human intervention through trade and mobility, are the second biggest cause of biodiversity loss. The impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) on the environment are well known, however, economic impacts are poorly ...
Liliana Ballesteros-Mejia +5 more
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