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Are there morpho‐acoustic patterns of adaptation in nonhuman primate ears? Testing the role of ecology and habitat in shaping ear morphology and function

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Analysis of the variation in the bony structures of the inner and middle ear provides critical insights into functional morphology, as well as adaptive morphology across primates. In this study, we investigated whether ear morphology patterns are related to the ecological characteristics of species and their habitats to test two acoustic ...
Myriam Marsot, Rémi Laffont, Émilie Steimetz, Patricia Balaresque, Sébastien Couette   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological variation in atlas and axis of Neotropical spiny rats (Rodentia, Echimyidae)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The unique morphologies of the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, represent a significant innovation in mammalian evolution. These structures support the weight of the head and enable intricate movements of the head and neck.
Thomas Furtado da Silva Netto, João Felipe Leal Kaiuca, Adriana Itatí Olivares, William Corrêa Tavares   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Simulating carbon stocks and fluxes of an African tropical montane forest with an individual-based forest model. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Tropical forests are carbon-dense and highly productive ecosystems. Consequently, they play an important role in the global carbon cycle. In the present study we used an individual-based forest model (FORMIND) to analyze the carbon balances of a tropical
Rico Fischer, Andreas Ensslin, Gemma Rutten, Markus Fischer, David Schellenberger Costa, Michael Kleyer, Andreas Hemp, Sebastian Paulick, Andreas Huth   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Much more than their fangs: Macroscopic anatomy of the brain of Bothrops moojeni Hoge 1966 (Squamata, Serpentes, Viperidae)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Neuroanatomical research has progressed considerably in several vertebrate lineages, yet studies of reptilian brain morphology remain markedly underdeveloped. Here we provide the first description of macroscopic brain anatomy and its ontogeny in the viperid Bothrops moojeni, based on a sample of seven individuals.
Paula Araújo, Júlio César Costa de Souza, Angele Martins   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Assessment of Woody Plant Water Source Studies from across the Globe: What Do We Know after 30 Years of Research and Where Do We Go from Here?

Hydrology, 2019
In the face of global climate change, water availability and its impact on forest productivity is becoming an increasingly important issue. It is therefore necessary to evaluate the advancement of research in this field and to set new research priorities.
Md. Shawkat I. Sohel, Mohammed Abdus Salam, John Herbohn   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prospecting of Architectural Features Using LiDAR‐UAV Technology, Deep Neural Networks and Visualization Techniques: A Case Study in Kuélap and Cambolín (NW Peru)

Archaeological Prospection, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐resolution and accurate synoptic images of terrestrial topography, even in densely forested areas, have proven valuable for archaeology by enabling the identification and characterization of relief patterns associated with ancient human activities. This study presents a novel approach that integrates digital terrain models (DTMs) obtained
Jhon A. Zabaleta‐Santisteban, Rolando Salas López, Angel J. Medina‐Medina, Katerin M. Tuesta‐Trauco, Abner S. Rivera‐Fernandez, Nerci M. Noriega‐Salazar, José A. Sánchez‐Vega, Teodoro B. Silva‐Melendez, Marlen A. Grandez‐Alberca, Jhonsy O. Silva‐López, Nilton B. Rojas‐Briceño, Manuel Oliva‐Cruz, Alexander Cotrina‐Sanchez, Elgar Barboza   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative field‐scale assessment of TLUD and Kon‐Tiki biochar systems: agronomic performance and net CO2e‐based techno‐economics

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract Post‐harvest agricultural residues in Latin America are commonly underutilized, leading to greenhouse gas emissions and lost opportunities for bio‐based value creation. This study tests the hypothesis that decentralized, farmer‐scale pyrolysis technologies can deliver comparable agronomic benefits while exhibiting distinct techno‐economic and ...
Juan F. Saldarriaga, Thomas Käslin, Enara Fernández, Maider Amutio, Gartzen López, Laura Santamaria, Nausika Querejeta, Julián E. López   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strategies for supporting the conservation of secondary tropical forests embedded in modified landscapes [PDF]

Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Ciências Naturais, 2012
While research demonstrates the utmost importance of tropical secondary forests for biodiversity conservation and the provision of ecosystem services, these forests are being continuously converted for agriculture, as well as being degraded by a variety ...
Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues, Ricardo Augusto Gorne Viani, Pedro Henrique Santin Brancalion, Ricardo Gomes César   +3 more
doaj  

Young children's right to be heard on the quality of their education: Addressing potential misunderstandings in the context of early childhood education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract In early childhood education many researchers and professionals across the world have embraced the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child's requirement to include young children in decision‐making. In the context of ongoing discussion about young children's capacity to share their views and opinions about matters affecting them ...
Laura Lundy, Colette Murray, Kylie Smith, Carmel Ward   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon Sequestration Potential in Rubber Plantations: A Complementary Approach to Tropical Forest Conservation Strategies, a Review

Earth
The adverse effects of climate change, which are associated with the rise in greenhouse gases, impact all nations worldwide. In this context, tropical forests play a critical role in carbon sequestration.
Joël Mobunda Tiko, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Jémima Lydie Obandza-Ayessa, Jean Pierre Mate Mweru, Baudouin Michel, Hans Beeckman, Olivia Lovanirina Rakotondrasoa, Jean Pierre Meniko To Hulu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source