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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.We document the extraordinary occurrence of a Dark‐sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica)—a migratory passerine from East Asia—in California, USA. We discuss the little‐known phenomenon of intercontinental vagrancy in migratory landbirds and examine this case study in detail, providing analysis of the age, molt status, subspecies, and likely origins of ...
Martin B. H. Freeland +7 more
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Effect of an ectoparasite on lay date, nest-site choice, desertion, and hatching success in the great tit (Pants major) [PDF]
, 2017 Ectoparasites are common in most bird species, but experimental evidence of their effects on life-history traits is scarce. We investigated experimentally the effects of the hematophagous hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae) on timing of reproduction, nest ...
Christe, Philippe +2 more
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Insect‐Derived Bioactives for Glycemic Control and Gut Health: A Review
Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.Insect‐derived bioactive compounds (e.g., peptides, polysaccharides) effectively regulate blood glucose through dual mechanisms: directly inhibiting carbohydrate‐digesting enzymes and glucose transporters, and indirectly modulating gut microbiota to enhance intestinal barrier integrity.
Chaoyi Lv +5 more
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Effects of Agricultural Practices on Biodiversity: A Review
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.ABSTRACT The loss of biodiversity has become a major concern in the 21st century. The current agricultural model is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss; however, agriculture can also help maintain and even promote biodiversity. Therefore, the understanding of the consequences of agricultural practices on the different compartments of ...
Corentin Babin +2 more
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Treatment of organic livestock with medicinal plants : a systematic review of European ethnoveterinary research [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The EC Regulation for Organic Farming states that organic livestock should be treated preferably with phytotherapeutic products. In spite of the high importance of organic livestock in Europe, primarily ruminants, today almost no ...
Amorena, M. +4 more
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The Role of Companion Animals as ‘Sentinels’ From the One Health Perspective
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2026.One Health emphasizes the interconnection of human, animal and environmental health. As emotional extensions of humans, companion dogs and cats can serve as sentinels, detecting hazards that can help protect human health from the One Health perspective. When symptoms appear in pets, owners should notice the changes that may pose risks to both human and
Shenchen Kang, Yu Chen, Mengmeng Liu
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Climate Change Can Generate Enemy‐Free Space for Crop‐Feeding Herbivores
Global Change Biology, Volume 32, Issue 3, March 2026.Magnitude and direction of change in parasitoid pressure for 14 agricultural pests subject to climate‐driven distributional shifts. Pests are organized per increasing parasitoid pressure under current climatic conditions (X axis). Bubble size is reflective of the (absolute) area affected by a given pest under a given scenario.
Kris A. G. Wyckhuys +5 more
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Begging, food provisioning, and nestling competition in great tit broods infested with ectoparasites [PDF]
, 2017 Ectoparasites are a ubiquitous environmental component of breeding birds, and it has repeatedly been shown that hematoph-agous ectoparasites such as fleas and mites reduce the quality and number of offspring of bird hosts, thereby lowering the value of a
Christe, Philippe +2 more
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Plant and Soil Function Increase With Larger and Older Coarse Woody Debris
Global Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 35, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Aim Coarse woody debris is increasingly being used in ecological restoration. We aimed to assess the global impacts of woody debris on ecosystem properties and functions. Location Global. Major Taxa Studied Soil biota, plants, soil function. Methods We conducted a quantitative global meta‐analysis of 66 studies (5234 observations) to assess ...
Max Mallen‐Cooper +2 more
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Parasit pada Belut Sawah ( Monopterus Albus, Zuiew 1793 ) di Desa Sawah Kecamatan Kampar Utara [PDF]
, 2014 Monopterus albus, Zuiew 1793 (Synbranchidae) or swamp eel is rich in proteinand commonly used in Riau\u27s culinary. It is easily found in muddy areas, ricepaddy fields and in the organic material polluted area where this fish is able totolerate to the ...
Khati, S. A. (Syauli) +2 more
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