Historical ecology, human niche construction and landscape in pre-Columbian Amazonia: a case study of the geoglyph builders of Acre, Brazil [PDF]
This paper applies concepts from the fields of historical ecology and human niche construction theory to interpret archaeological and palaeoecological data from the Brazilian state of Acre, southwest Amazonia, where modern deforestation has revealed ...
Armstrong +103 more
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New data on armoured scale insects (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Diaspididae) from the Azores Islands [PDF]
This short communication presents new records of four species of armoured scale insects (Diaspididae) which were recently collected from the Azores Islands.
Ben-Dov, Yair +2 more
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Pest risk assessment of Radopholus similis for the EU territory [PDF]
The Panel on Plant Health performed a pest risk assessment on Radopholus similis, the burrowing nematode for the EU. The quantitative assessment focused on entry, establishment, spread and impact on tropical and subtropical ornamental host plants, the ...
Bragard, C. +24 more
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Ethnobotanical survey on antihypertensive medicinal plants in municipality of Ouémé, Southern Benin [PDF]
Background and aims: Hypertension is one of the most common causes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications in human which take care requires permanent monitoring and lifelong treatment.
Adjileye, Rafatou Adedoyin A. +4 more
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Fauna of mammals in National park Marojejy (Madagascar) [PDF]
Na Madagaskaru, zbog njegove karakteristične i velike biološke raznolikosti, zaštićena su mnoga područja. Na popisu tih područja nalazi se i NP Marojejy.
Curl, Martina
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Perception et importance des forêts dans une communauté rurale d´Amazonie brésilienne [PDF]
L'analyse das perceptions locales de l'environnement permet de mieux comprendre l'importance accordée par les différents groupes sociaux aux milieux naturels et, par conséquent, de mieux appréhender ta diversité des.
Couly, Claire, Sist, Plinio
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The Mango Flower Beetle, Protaetia fusca (Herbst), on Wake Island, Western Pacific Ocean (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae)—an Accomplished Island Invasive [PDF]
he mango-flower beetle, Protaetia fusca (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoniinae) is newly recorded for Wake Island. The distribution and invasive his- tory of this species on tropical oceanic islands are briefly reviewed and the causes for its success as ...
Breidenbaugh, Mark +1 more
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Inflorescence and Floral development in Orchidantha maxillarioides (Lowiaceae). [PDF]
The inflorescence of Orchidantha maxillarioides is similar to a richly branched, polytelic truncate synflorescence. It consists of two to three paracladia borne in the axils of the uppermost phyllomes of the shoot. Each paracladium consists of six bracts.
Kirchoff, Bruce K. +1 more
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