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Scientists’ warning on the global destruction of rock outcrop ecosystems

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Rock outcrops are geological formations that harbor a highly specialized biota adapted to harsh environmental conditions that differ from their surrounding landscapes. They are globally distributed, especially in old, highly weathered landscapes, and can function as habitat islands containing high levels of endemism and distinct evolutionary ...
Luiza F. A. de Paula, Lucas N. Perillo, Gianluigi Ottaviani, Flávio F. Carmo, Mandar N. Datar, Katherine C. Enebeli‐Ekwutoziam, Bruno Fogliani, Stephen D. Hopper, Aboli Kulkarni, Hans Lambers, Rafael F. Magalhães, Frederico S. Neves, Jean‐François Ponge, Stefan Porembski, Bruno H. P. Rosado, Fernando M. G. Santos, Elycée Tindano, Bram Vanschoenwinkel, Aparna Watve, Fernando A. O. Silveira   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporal patterns of energy equivalence in temperate soil invertebrates. [PDF]

Oecologia, 2015
Ulrich W, Hoste-Danyłow A, Faleńczyk-Koziróg K, Hajdamowicz I, Ilieva-Makulec K, Olejniczak I, Stańska M, Wytwer J.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Effects of restoration practices on biodiversity in temperate and boreal forests

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Several restoration practices are used to mitigate and compensate for the negative effects of large‐scale forestry on biodiversity in temperate and boreal forests. A comprehensive synthesis of the benefits of these practices across taxa is missing. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis on this topic.
Malin Tälle, Thomas Ranius, Julia Koricheva   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consequences of agricultural deforestation and subsequent afforestation on soil biodiversity and ecosystem multifunctionality. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Yu Z, Zhang K, Zeng XM, Cheng X, Zhang Y, Wang X, Sun J, Chen L, Liu F, Zhang Q.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Impact of global change on the distribution of mountain mammals and birds

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Climate change and land‐use changes are key drivers of global biodiversity loss. Many species are shifting to higher elevations or latitudes in response to global warming, often encountering unfavorable land‐use conditions during the shift. These changes can lead to reduced range size and increased extinction risks, particularly for mountain ...
Chiara Dragonetti, Wilfried Thuiller, Maya Guéguen, Julien Renaud, Piero Visconti, Moreno Di Marco   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating a structured expert elicitation approach for adaptive conservation management based on lessons from five years in practice

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Adaptive management of threatened species relies on having ex ante estimates of species’ responses to different interventions. Structured expert elicitation is often used to generate these estimates, but comparisons of these expert‐predicted outcomes with observed results are rare.
Helen J. Mayfield, James Brazill‐Boast, Mick Andren, Michiala Bowen, Adam Fawcett, Trent Forge, Luke Foster, Ross Goldingay, Paul Hillier, Meagan Hinds, Simon Lee, Erica Mahon, Martine Maron, Doug Mills, Thomas Rowell, Stephanie Stuart, Caren Taylor, Grant Webster, Nicole A. Hansen   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Terrestrial Ecotoxicity of Plastics: Effect Factors for Life Cycle Impact Assessment. [PDF]

Environ Sci Technol
Galafton C, Zantis LJ, Thonemann N, Vijver MG.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The effect of caste, mass and colony identity on rescue priorities in the red imported fire ant

Ecological Entomology, EarlyView.
Fire ants will rescue brood when the brood becomes trapped underground. We find that rescuers may use odor cues to locate trapped rescue targets. We demonstrate that a single reproductive larva is preferentially rescued over a single worker larva, but that caches of multiple worker larvae receive equal treatment as a single reproductive larva.
Paige B. Caine, Natalie Nejad, Daniel I. Goldman, Michael A. D. Goodisman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imidacloprid Alters Activity and Responses to a Visual Predator Stimulus in Aussie Bronze Jumping Spiders (Helpis minitabunda, Araneae, Salticidae)

Ethology, EarlyView.
A field‐recommended concentration of a commercial imidacloprid formulation reduced open arena activity and slowed climbing in the jumping spider Helpis minitabunda. Exposed spiders still detected a looming predator stimulus, but their responses were reduced.
Reshnu Rajan‐Sheela, Gregory I. Holwell, Anne Wignall   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impacts of non-native invertebrates and plants on polar soil systems. [PDF]

NPJ Biodivers
Brayley ODM, Convey P, Ullah S, Hayward SAL.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source