Oomycete metabarcoding reveals the presence of Lagenidium spp. in phytotelmata [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 The oomycete genus Lagenidium, which includes the mosquito biocontrol agent L. giganteum, is composed of animal pathogens, yet is phylogenetically closely related to the well characterized plant pathogens Phytophthora and Pythium spp.
Paula Leoro-Garzon +3 more
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Aquatic Diptera in Phytotelmata of Bromeliaceae and Zingerberales [PDF]
InsectsPhytotelmata are small, plant-held water pools that support unique assemblages of fauna and flora. Aquatic Diptera are a significant component of these microecosystems.
Barbara L. Hayford +3 more
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Species Composition and Ecological Aspects of Immature Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Phytotelmata in Cantareira State Park, São Paulo, Brazil [PDF]
InsectsPhytotelmata are aquatic microenvironments formed by the accumulation of water and organic matter in cavities of plants. These microenvironments serve as breeding sites for various species of mosquitoes, including some of epidemiological importance.
Walter Ceretti-Junior +7 more
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Ceylon Journal of Science, 2022 Phytotelmata are used by many insects for breeding. This study was designed to identify mosquito species breed in phytotelmata available in the Kalutara district.
C S Kariyawasam
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Illuminating protist diversity in pitcher plants and bromeliad tanks [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Many species of plants have evolved structures called phytotelmata that store water and trap detritus and prey. These structures house diverse communities of organisms, the inquiline microbiome, that aids breakdown of litter and prey.
Robin S. Sleith, Laura A. Katz
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Determinants of Cyanobacteria and Algae Diversity in Natural Freshwater Micro-Ecosystems. [PDF]
Environ MicrobiolThe Shannon Index, turbidity and luminosity negatively affected the LCBD, species with intermediate frequency of occurrence affected the LCBD, cyanobacteria and green algae are the groups that contribute most to the SCBD, as well as species with accessory frequency.
de Souza YR +7 more
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Spatial Factors Shape Taxonomic and Functional Beta-Diversity in Water-Filled Tree Holes in Different Biogeographical Regions. [PDF]
Ecol LettSpatial processes predominantly shape taxonomic and functional β‐diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in water‐filled tree holes in different biogeographical regions, with species richness differences driving both taxonomic and functional patterns overall, while functional turnover was pronounced in the Palaeotropical region.
Cerroti F +8 more
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Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little-Known Malagasy Frog Species. [PDF]
Zoo BiolAmphibian conservation efforts are limited by a lack of knowledge about their life history traits. At a conservation breeding facility in Andasibe, Madagascar, we observed diverse breeding patterns and egg numbers among 11 frog species, revealing links between reproductive strategies and environmental factors.
Rakotoarisoa JC +8 more
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Underwater Hunting in an Arboreal Snake: Predation Notes on Amazonian Frog Larvae
Ecology and EvolutionColubrid snakes are generalist predators and are well documented to predate on adult anurans and their eggs. However, there is limited information on predation of amphibian larvae (tadpoles).
Floriana Stanca +8 more
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Quantifying exposure of amphibian species to heat waves, cold spells, and droughts. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Globally, amphibians face severe threats, such as climate change and associated extreme events. Our goal was to quantify global amphibian exposure to 3 classes of extreme events: heat waves, cold spells, and droughts. We used the MERRA‐2 extreme climate events data and the standardized precipitation–evapotranspiration index database to ...
Twomey E +4 more
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