Establishing an Ecuadorian Isoscape: The Importance of Baseline Strontium Data in a Volcanic Landscape. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objectives Strontium isotopes (87Sr/86Sr) have been used worldwide to track migrations and identify nonlocal individuals in the past. In South America, these studies often use comparative baseline maps, or isoscapes, established by samples from archaeological fauna and geologic formations. However, baseline research has focused on coastal Peru
Juengst SL, Alvarez MPO.
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Fiddler Crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Ocypodidae) From Coastal Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands: Species Descriptions and DNA Barcodes. [PDF]
Twenty‐five taxa were collected during the surveys, while two more were noted from the literature and museum collections; five are new to Ecuador. DNA sequences for cytochrome c oxidase–subunit 1 were obtained for 27 operational taxonomic units with three morphologically indistinguishable cryptic or pseudo‐cryptic taxa were also revealed.
Thurman CL +3 more
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The taxonomic status of Farlowella colombiensis Retzer & Page 1997 with comments on species of the F. acus species group (Loricariidae: Loricariinae). [PDF]
Abstract The genus Farlowella has been historically challenging, in part due to the difficulty in defining diagnostic characters for defining and identifying the species. Farlowella colombiensis is one such example, whose diagnostic characters are based on caudal‐fin colour pattern, ventral pattern of body cover and anatomical details of the head, such
Melo-Ortiz OE +4 more
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Exploring the impact of chronic urticaria profile as a key predictor of alexithymia: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Abstract Introduction The relationship between chronic urticaria (CU) and alexithymia, a cognitive‐affective impairment characterized by difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, is complex and underexplored. This study aimed to identify predictors of alexithymia in CU patients by focusing on the impact of coexisting mental illnesses and ...
Ojeda IC +29 more
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Abstract Human populations and ecosystems are extensively exposed to pesticides. Most nations lack the capacity to control pesticide contamination and have limited availability of pesticide use information. Ecuador is a country with intense pesticide use with high exposure risks to humans and the environment, although relative or combined risks are not
Federico Andrade‐Rivas +7 more
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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.
Pablo Medrano‐Vizcaíno +8 more
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Genotypes in an Ecuadorian Population: A Preliminary Study. [PDF]
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects 257–291 million people worldwide. The World Health Organization reported 890,000 HBV‐related deaths in 2019, higher than reported previously. There are 10 HBV genotypes (A–J) subdivided into several subgenotypes that differ considerably by geography.
Moncayo M +9 more
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Diversity in the invasive cacao pathogen Moniliophthora roreri is shaped by agriculture
The highest genetic diversity of the cacao pathogen Moniliophthora roreri is in Ecuador and Colombia, while it drastically decreased in recently invaded countries Abstract Frosty pod rot disease of cacao (FPR), caused by the fungus Moniliophthora roreri, has severely impacted the production of cocoa in Latin America since its discovery.
Jorge R. Díaz‐Valderrama +23 more
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Abstract Bioenergy production is a new and promising industry in Ecuador. However, a confusing variety of laws, which are spread among different regulating institutions, regulate the agricultural sector. Such dispersion makes it difficult for farmers and businesses to understand applicable rights, duties, regulations and agricultural policies. Moreover,
Sebastian Ponce +7 more
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Efecto de las construcciones en el medio paisajístico de Puerto Santa Ana, provincia Del Guayas
El desarrollo inmobiliario constituye una de las principales actividades en la provincia del Guayas, debido a los ingresos que genera a varios sectores de la urbe porteña.
Martha Arteaga, Martha Arteaga
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