Ecology and EvolutionPredation by carnivores is a fundamental driver of species evolution, shaping interspecific spatiotemporal dynamics and prey behavior. To examine predator–prey‐driven spatiotemporal coexistence patterns between foxes and pikas on the Qinghai‐Tibetan ...
Yuanzhen Cui +8 more
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The Utilization of Artificial Burrows by Plateau Pikas Under Rapid Vegetation Restoration. [PDF]
Ecol EvolVegetation changes often elicit adaptive responses in herbivores. Plateau pikas do not prefer to cope with rapid vegetation changes by adjusting the use of spatial resources. Instead, burrow accessibility and scent‐marking potential—driven by morphological preferences—are the primary determinants shaping their spatial resource selection.
Zhang R, Liu W.
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Differences in Dietary Composition and Interspecific Competition Among Large Carnivores on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study elucidated the mechanisms underlying regional coexistence among the snow leopard (Panthera uncia), wolf (Canis lupus), and brown bear (Ursus arctos) through the analysis of their trophic niches. The findings provide a scientific foundation for further investigation into the mechanisms that maintain carnivore communities in high‐altitude ...
Wang D, Li Q, Lian X.
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Complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Scathophaga stercoraria</i> (Diptera: Scathophagidae) in wild plateau pika: Genome descriptions and Phylogenetic evolution - CORRIGENDUM. [PDF]
ParasitologyZhang H +9 more
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Deoxycholic acid derived from the gut microbiota involved in the regulation of adaptive thermogenesis in response to dietary protein restriction in plateau pika. [PDF]
MicrobiomeShi F +12 more
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Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Plateau Pika (Ochotona curzoniae) on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are an emerging group of zoonotic pathogens. Ruminants are the natural reservoir of STEC. In this study we determined the prevalence and characteristics of the STEC in plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) on the
Xiangning eBAI +11 more
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Age-Specific Composition and Predicted Function of Gut Microbiota in Plateau Pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) [PDF]
BiologyGut microbes play a crucial role in regulating physiological processes such as host energy metabolism, nutrient absorption, and environmental adaptation.
Hui Han +4 more
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Preference for ground cover when selecting burrow entrances in plateau pikas [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionAbstractBurrow‐dwelling animals such as the plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) often seek sturdy entrances for their burrows, which can reduce the need for frequent maintenance. The toughness of the ground surface is often reinforced by the interweaving of plant roots and often varies with the root characteristics.
Rui Zhang, Wei Liu
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Genetic diversity and sex-bias dispersal of plateau pika in Tibetan plateau. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2017 AbstractDispersal is an important aspect in organism's life history which could influence the rate and outcome of evolution of organism. Plateau pika is the keystone species in community of grasslands in Tibetan Plateau. In this study, we combine genetic and field data to character the population genetic pattern and dispersal dynamics in plateau pika ...
Zhang L +5 more
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Emerging Microbes and InfectionsThe discovery of alphacoronaviruses and betacoronaviruses in plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) expanded the host range of mammalian coronavirus (CoV) to a new order – Lagomorpha.
Lin Xu +11 more
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