Forest Guardians: The Role of Dense Forests and Water Networks in Supporting Lowland Tapir (<i>Tapirus terrestris</i>) Populations in the Orinoquia Region of Colombia. [PDF]
Our study reveals that lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris ) occupancy in Colombia's Orinoquia region is strongly influenced by dense forests and proximity to water bodies, while anthropogenic factors such as pastures and road networks negatively impact their presence.
Alviz Á +3 more
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Integrated Management Strategies for Blackleg Disease of Canola Amidst Climate Change Challenges [PDF]
Blackleg caused by a hemi-biotrophic fungus Plenodomus lingam (syn. Leptosphaeria maculans) poses a significant threat to global canola production. Changing climatic conditions further exacerbate the intensity and prevalence of blackleg epidemics. Shifts
Khizar Razzaq +5 more
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The risk of pet animals in spreading severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and public health importance: An updated review. [PDF]
Dogs and cats are infected with SARS‐CoV‐2 either naturally or experimentally. SARS‐CoV‐2 can be transmitted to dogs and cats through close contact with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) infected owners. COVID‐19‐infected owners should limit close contact with their pets and follow hygienic measures.
Salajegheh Tazerji S +10 more
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Different ways to die in a changing world: Consequences of climate change for tree species performance and survival through an ecophysiological perspective. [PDF]
The occurrence of extreme weather events will prompt profound changes in several plant communities, resulting in massive forest dieback events that can trigger a massive loss of biodiversity in several biomes worldwide. Despite the gravity of the situation, our knowledge regarding how extreme weather events can undermine the performance, survival, and ...
Menezes-Silva PE +5 more
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Escarabajos coprófagos de la cuenca alta y media del río Bita, Vichada, Colombia
Se realizó la caracterización del ensamblaje de escarabajos coprófagos en la cuenca alta y media del río Bita, en el marco de la alianza interinstitucional por el “Río Bita, protegido”.
Diego E. Martínez-Revelo +2 more
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Primer registro de cuatro especies de camarones de agua dulce (Palaemonidae) para Colombia
Se registran cuatro nuevas especies de camarones de agua dulce de la familia Palaemonidae para Colombia: Macrobrachium dierytrhum Pereira, 1986; Macrobrachium manningi Pereira y Lasso, 2007; Pseudopalaemon gouldingi Kensley y Walker, 1982 y ...
Ada Acevedo, Carlos A. Lasso
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La diversidad de mamíferos en la cuenca del Orinoco es derivada de la mezcla de especies de diferentes regiones biogeográficas y es poco conocida. Por lo tanto se emplearon técnicas de fototrampeo para el registro de los mamíferos medianos y grandes ...
Federico Mosquera-Guerra +3 more
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Se reportan por primera vez dos especies simpátricas de ranas acuáticas (Pipa pipa y Pipa snethlageae) para los ríos Bita y afluentes del río Orinoco en ambientes de morichal de la planicie inundable, departamento del Vichada, Colombia.
Andrés R. Acosta-Galvis +2 more
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Oligoneuria Pictet, 1843 es un género perteneciente a la familia Oligoneuriidae y se caracteriza por presentar venación muy reducida en sus alas y patas atrofiadas.
Cristian E. Granados-Martínez +2 more
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Se presentan los resultados de una iniciativa interinstitucional (Corpoamazonia, Corporinoquia, Instituto Humboldt, Universidad de Los Andes y Fundación Omacha), donde se verificó, con herramientas moleculares, que varios lotes de tortugas matamata ...
Carlos A. Lasso +5 more
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