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Network dynamics revealed from eDNA highlight seasonal variation in urban mammal communities. [PDF]
J Anim EcolOur novel study applied eDNA to track seasonal shifts in urban mammal communities, revealing changes in diversity and species interaction networks across 21 urban parks in Detroit. We highlight the influence of park size and human activity on biodiversity, demonstrating the utility of eDNA for urban conservation and wildlife management.
Hallam J, Harris NC.
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Wet and dry extremes reduce arthropod biomass independently of leaf phenology in the wet tropics. [PDF]
Glob Chang Biol, 2023 Although two‐thirds of terrestrial vertebrates consume insects and spiders, how changing rainfall regimes will affect arthropods remains poorly understood. Using spatiotemporal variation in tropical montane climate as a natural experiment, we show arthropod biomass maxima at intermediate rainfall as 3 months of both wet and dry extremes reduced ...
Newell FL, Ausprey IJ, Robinson SK.
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Estimation of spatiotemporal trends in bat abundance from mortality data collected at wind turbines. [PDF]
Conserv Biol, 2021 Abstract Renewable energy sources, such as wind energy, are essential tools for reducing the causes of climate change, but wind turbines can pose a collision risk for bats. To date, the population‐level effects of wind‐related mortality have been estimated for only 1 bat species. To estimate temporal trends in bat abundance, we considered wind turbines
Davy CM, Squires K, Zimmerling JR.
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Tracking Small Animals in Complex Landscapes: A Comparison of Localisation Workflows for Automated Radio Telemetry Systems. [PDF]
Ecol EvolAutomated radio telemetry grids provide the possibility of studying movement of small animals at very fine spatial scales, but the influence of rugged terrains and vegetation on localisation error curtails the applicability of this technology. In this study, we present a comparative workflow to reduce error and show how selecting higher radio signal ...
Rueda-Uribe C +7 more
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Functional Ecology, Volume 37, Issue 9, Page 2471-2487, September 2023., 2023 Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract In Mediterranean climates, the timing of seasonal rains determines germination, flowering phenology and fitness. As climate change alters seasonal precipitation patterns, it is important to ask how these changes will affect the phenology and fitness of plant populations.
Alejandra Martínez‐Berdeja +5 more
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Journal of Ecology, Volume 111, Issue 8, Page 1598-1613, August 2023., 2023 These results highlight the importance of seasonality and plant community composition in shaping different aspects of SDTF ECM fungal community structure and diversity as well as the potential for both the plant and fungal components of ECM symbioses to impact soil functioning across heterogenous SDTFs.
Katilyn V. Beidler +10 more
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Journal of Biogeography, Volume 50, Issue 4, Page 685-698, April 2023., 2023 Abstract Aim The latitudinal biodiversity gradient is considered a first‐order biogeographical pattern for most taxonomic groups. Latitudinal variation in plant diversity is not always consistent, and this could be related to the particular characteristics of different forest types.
Julia G. de Aledo +8 more
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Circadian rhythms of hosts and their gut microbiomes: Implications for animal physiology and ecology
Functional Ecology, Volume 37, Issue 3, Page 476-487, March 2023., 2023 Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Daily light–dark cycles shape the circadian physiology and behaviour of nearly all organisms, with variation in circadian phenotypes having cascading effects on individual fitness, species interactions and species co‐evolution.
Dominik W. Schmid +5 more
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Short‐distance nocturnal migration in an island endemic bustard
Ibis, Volume 164, Issue 4, Page 1145-1159, October 2022., 2022 Migratory birds typically fly long distances in response to large‐scale seasonal climate variation. However, most migratory species are partial migrants, and some fly only short distances, for example to take advantage of suitable feeding conditions during the non‐breeding season.
Inmaculada Abril‐Colón +4 more
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Seasonal dietary niche contraction in coexisting Neotropical frugivorous bats (Stenodermatinae)
Biotropica, Volume 52, Issue 4, Page 749-757, July 2020., 2020 Abstract Tropical dry forests are characterized by punctuated seasonal precipitation patterns that drive primary production and the availability of fruits, seeds, flowers, and insects throughout the year. In environments in which the quantity and quality of food resources varies seasonally, consumers should adjust their foraging behavior to maximize ...
Jeremy Ryan Shipley, Cornelia W. Twining
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