2025 October - 75 articles
Phytoindication represents a long-established ecological approach; however, its conceptual basis remains contested, particularly concerning whether it is merely a surrogate for measuring environmental factors or a distinct method for assessing biotic...
Freshwater mussels in the genera Fusconaia, Pleurobema, and Pleuronaia are similar in their external shell morphology, which has made the identification and classification of species within these genera difficult and led to many taxonomic revisions....
Understanding how vegetation structure influences invertebrate diversity is critical for tropical forest conservation because invertebrates play key roles in ecosystem functioning. This study investigates the role of vegetation and selected microhabi...
Non-indigenous species represent a significant threat to marine biodiversity, and accurate taxonomic identification is critical for effective management. This study revisits the long-standing record of the Australian sea anemone Oulactis muscosa in A...
For the first time, studies have been conducted aiming at the diversity of the oribatid mites (Oribatida) that inhabit the nests of open-nesting birds of the genus thrushes (Turdus), particularly fieldfare (T. pilaris Linnaeus, 1758) and redwing (T. ...
Fungi from the genus Trichoderma have been extensively studied and used as biological control agents (BCAs) because of their versatile mechanisms of action. These include triggering systemic resistance, directly inhibiting pathogens, promoting plant...
The Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is an endangered species in the state of Iowa and a species of conservation concern across their entire range. The Iowa population is characterized by high levels of adult and egg predation, displays little or no...
Black band disease (BBD), which overgrows and kills scleractinian coral, is known to have various phases. The initial phase is the cyanobacterial patches (CPs) phase, followed by the intermediate phase (IP), and finally the mature BBD phase. Here, we...
Host-vector contact rates influence the spread of several vector-borne infections, including avian haemoparasites. To investigate the ecological mechanisms underlying avian disease dynamics, we examined haemoparasite prevalences in relation to bird l...
Environmental enrichment (EE) is a vital component of modern zoo husbandry, improving welfare by encouraging natural behaviours and supporting ex situ conservation goals. While EE is widely integrated into the management of many taxa, its welfare ben...
Hypoxis hemerocallidea (Hypoxidaece) is thoroughly researched and well documented for its plethora of anecdotal and scientifically backed pharmacological potentials. Its anecdotal uses and pharmacological activities are attributed to its extract&rsqu...
The Mediterranean Sea hosts highly diverse habitats such as Posidonia oceanica meadows, coralligenous communities, and gorgonian forests. Stressors including warming, eutrophication, pollution, and overfishing are driving shifts towards algae-dominat...
Marine bacteria possess significant potential for numerous applications including environmental remediation, creation of natural products and medicines, agriculture, and various industrial sectors. In this study, the diversity of bacterial population...
This study presents the first comprehensive IUCN-based assessment for all 88 Limonium species occurring in Greece, aiming to close a critical conservation gap for this highly diverse and important genus in the country. To identify patterns of extinct...
Recently, the nominal species Atractus meridensis was considered a junior synonym of Atractus erythromelas, both species being endemic to the cordillera de Mérida in Venezuela. Here, its taxonomic status is resolved through the examination of...
Cirratulid polychaetes are abundant, ecologically relevant, and widely used as bioindicators, but systematic studies worldwide remain scarce due to systematic challenges. Chaetozone Malmgren, 1867, is the most diverse genus of Cirratulidae. The first...
Kobresia humilis, an alpine meadow-constructive species, has significant ecological and economic importance on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau (QTP). Understanding the diversity and structure of the rhizosphere microbiota associated with K. humilis...
Cryptic species are morphologically indistinguishable but possess genetically distinct taxa. Alternative splicing (AS) regulates physiological processes, thereby facilitating ecological adaptation and evolution. To explore the sex-specific difference...
Desmodesmus spinosus (Chodat) E.Hegewald is a common freshwater green microalgae widely distributed in various aquatic environments. Owing to its pollution tolerance and rapid growth characteristics, it is often used in bioremediation and biofuel stu...
Social media has emerged as a dominant platform for sharing human–animal interactions, creating a powerful tool for public engagement and wildlife conservation. Consequently, we sought to determine whether analyzing user preferences for animals...
This study investigates the species composition and distribution of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Kazakhstan, with a focus on two species newly recorded for the country: Simulium murmanum (Enderlein, 1935) and Simulium reptans (Linnaeus, 1758)....
The early Cambrian complex ecosystem was dominated by lophotrochozoans and ecdysozoans, with arthropods constituting the most prominent animal group during the Cambrian Explosion. Bradoriids, an extinct lineage of small bivalved arthropods, first app...
The Costa Rican mid-elevation forests have been found to include some of the richest sites in the world for biodiversity per unit area. We used DNA barcodes to study 28,773 phorid fly specimens that were Malaise-trapped in the Nectandra Cloud Forest...
This study explored the relationship between endophytic bacterial communities and the accumulation of the bioactive lignan, magnolin, in the flower buds of three important species: Magnolia biondii, Magnolia denudata, and Magnolia liliiflora. We empl...
This study investigated the structure of vegetation communities in Yongneup, a representative montane peatland on Mt. Daeamsan, Korea. It also identified key microenvironmental drivers shaping their distribution. We surveyed 200 quadrats, analyzing h...
Keystone species play a critical role in sustaining ecosystem structure and function. Thus, accurately identifying keystone species is essential for effective biodiversity conservation. This study investigates the benthic ecosystem of Yanpu Bay&rsquo...
Eutrophication of water bodies significantly accelerates water quality degradation, leading to the decline of aquatic organisms. To evaluate the synergistic restoration effects of submerged macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata and filter-feeding bivalve...
Pleurobrachia pileus and P. bachei are among the most frequently recorded ctenophores worldwide. Despite their long-standing descriptions dating back nearly 250 years, their taxonomic boundaries remain ambiguous due to the lack of definitive diagnost...
The use of bioinoculants aligns with ecological intensification in agriculture, but their effects on crop performance and soil microbiota under different fertilization regimes remain unclear. This study evaluated the impact of a bioinoculant containi...
This study presents the first molecular characterization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) isolated from single-spore cultures in Morocco, specifically from the rhizosphere of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in the Figuig oasis. Nine indigenou...
Urbanization imposes complex environmental gradients that threaten plant diversity and urban ecosystem integrity. Understanding the multifactorial drivers that govern species distribution in urban contexts is essential for biodiversity conservation a...
Acmella radicans (Jacquin) R.K.Jansen is an annual herb native to Central America. In China, it is becoming increasingly invasive and often co-occurs with the native congener A. paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen in some habitats. In order to under...
Coral reef ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots that provide essential ecological and environmental services but are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic pressure and climate change. Effective conservation of reef systems within Marine Protected...
Understanding the mechanisms that maintain biodiversity is crucial for effective conservation in riverine ecosystems. However, the direct and indirect mechanisms by which land use patterns and water quality parameters influence plankton α- and...
Camellia sinensis cv. Xinyang10 is a nationally recognized elite tea cultivar selected from the Xinyang drought-resistant population, valued for its notable cold tolerance and broad adaptability. In this study, we present the first complete assembly...
Acipenser dabryanus, once abundant in China’s freshwater ecosystems, is now extinct in the wild. Effective genetic tools are urgently needed to support conservation efforts under the Yangtze River Protection Law and the 10-year fishing ban. Tra...
During the 84th cruise of the R/V Akademik Mstislav Keldysh in August 2021, patterns of phytoplankton composition transformation were revealed along a northward gradient. The study involved three transects in the Fram Strait and adjacent Arctic water...
Mires are fragile ecosystems in which plant communities are structured by complex interactions among hydrological regimes and groundwater properties. Although extensively studied in boreal and temperate regions, their environmental drivers in souther...
The dynamic behavior and biologically mediated transformation of microplastics (MPs) in crustaceans remain insufficiently explored in aquatic ecotoxicology. In this study, we employed the red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as a model organism t...
Rhodoliths are calcareous red algae considered indicators of ocean acidification and key biodiversity hotspots due to their ability to host a variety of species within their three-dimensional structures. This work aims to review the available scienti...
The red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) is the most widely introduced crayfish species worldwide. Its spread causes massive environmental impacts on native species and ecosystems. Owing to its commercial value and impacts in introduced countries...
Sphagneticola trilobata (L.) Pruski has been introduced into many countries due to its ornamental and economic value. However, it has been listed in the world’s 100 worst alien invasive species due to its invasive nature. This species easily es...
Ecological stoichiometry, as a discipline investigating plant elemental coupling mechanisms, has become a research focus across various ecosystems. However, few studies have examined plant stoichiometric characteristics in the water–land ecoton...
Comprehending the effects of climate change on the range of endangered species is essential for formulating successful conservation strategies. This research examines two nationally protected dung beetle species (Heliocopris dominus and Heliocopris b...
Invasive species can alter community composition and ecosystem functioning. In the subtidal rocky shores of Arraial do Cabo Bay, southeastern Brazil, the invasive coral Tubastraea spp. has established populations, raising concerns about long-term imp...
Numerous studies have been conducted on the benthic stages of Medusozoa in Reunion Island, but none on the pelagic stages. This study is the first to investigate the shallow waters of the island for the diversity, abundance, and spatio-temporal distr...
Oyster reefs are receiving increasing attention due to severe survival challenges and their significant ecological service functions. Despite increased restorations worldwide, both natural and restored reefs have often not been monitored to an extent...
Marine mammals are important ecological bio-indicators of marine ecosystems impacted by a plethora of anthropogenic and environmental threats. Genomics detects genetic variation, adaptation to environmental shifts, and susceptibility to diseases in m...
As adults, some newts exhibit a multiphasic lifestyle, switching between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Under laboratory conditions, we provided an experiment to expose newts, which were in their aquatic phase, to air as a surrounding medium. We s...
Large-scale agricultural development has led to a significant reduction in wetland areas, resulting in habitat fragmentation for birds and biodiversity loss. Recently, the implementation of farmland abandonment policies has helped in the restoration...
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