Assemblages of certain benthic molluscs along the southwestern Atlantic: from subtidal to deep sea
We analyse the distribution of Gastropods and Chitons from shallow to deep waters along the southwestern Atlantic Ocean off Argentina and discuss possible factors determining the observed biogeographic patterns. (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - November 27, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Valeria Teso, Diego Urteaga and Guido Pastorino Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Experimental Listeria –Tetrahymena–Amoeba food chain functioning depends on bacterial virulence traits
Some pathogenic bacteria have been developing as a part of terrestrial and aquatic microbial ecosystems. Bacteria are consumed by bacteriovorous protists which are readily consumed by larger organisms. Being n... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - November 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Valentina I. Pushkareva, Julia I. Podlipaeva, Andrew V. Goodkov and Svetlana A. Ermolaeva Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Ecological niche modelling to estimate the distribution of Culicoides, potential vectors of bluetongue virus in Senegal
Vector-borne diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. In the Afrotropical region, some are transmitted by Culicoides, such as Akabane, bluetongue, epizootic haemorrh... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - November 1, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Mamadou Ciss, Biram Biteye, Assane Gueye Fall, Moussa Fall, Marie Cicille Ba Gahn, Louise Leroux and Andrea Apolloni Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The luxury effect beyond cities: bats respond to socioeconomic variation across landscapes
The luxury effect describes the positive relationship between affluence and organism diversity or activity in urban ecosystems. Driven by human activities, the luxury effect can potentially be found at a broad... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - November 1, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Han Li, Kevin A. Parker Jr. and Matina C. Kalcounis-Rueppell Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Environmental variation mediates the prevalence and co-occurrence of parasites in the common lizard, Zootoca vivipara
Hosts and their parasites are under reciprocal selection, leading to coevolution. However, parasites depend not only on a host, but also on the host ’s environment. In addition, a single host species is rarely ... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - October 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Qiang Wu, Murielle Richard, Alexis Rutschmann, Donald B. Miles and Jean Clobert Tags: Research article Source Type: research
A systematic survey of regional multi-taxon biodiversity: evaluating strategies and coverage
In light of the biodiversity crisis and our limited ability to explain variation in biodiversity, tools to quantify spatial and temporal variation in biodiversity and its underlying drivers are critically need... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - October 15, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Ane Kirstine Brunbjerg, Hans Henrik Bruun, Lars Br øndum, Aimée T. Classen, Lars Dalby, Kåre Fog, Tobias G. Frøslev, Irina Goldberg, Anders Johannes Hansen, Morten D. D. Hansen, Toke T. Høye, Anders A. Illum, Thomas Læssøe, Gregory S. Newman, Lars Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Are river protected areas sufficient for fish conservation? Implications from large-scale hydroacoustic surveys in the middle reach of the Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the third largest river in the world and suffers from extensive anthropogenic impacts. The fishes in the Yangtze River are essential for the sustainable development of freshwater fisheries... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 25, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Xiao Xie, Hui Zhang, Chengyou Wang, Jinming Wu, Qiwei Wei, Hao Du, Junyi Li and Huan Ye Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The maintenance of stable yield and high genetic diversity in the agricultural heritage torreya tree system
In this study, we examined how farmers have used two types of local trees (Torreya grandis) for st... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 18, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Jian Zhang, Liangliang Hu, Liang Guo, Weizheng Ren, Lufeng Zhao, Ningjing Wang, Entao Zhang, Jianjun Tang and Xin Chen Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Mapping out bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus) burrows with the use of a drone
Wombats are large, nocturnal herbivores that build burrows in a variety of habitats, including grassland communities, and can come into conflict with people. Counting the number of active burrows provides info... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 18, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Julie M. Old, Simon H. Lin and Michael J. M. Franklin Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Habitat-related differences in song structure and complexity in a songbird with a large repertoire
Urbanisation has been shown to influence many aspects of animal vocal communication. Much attention has been paid to anthropogenic noise, which is often described as one of the most challenging disturbances fo... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 18, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Krzysztof Deoniziak and Tomasz S. Osiejuk Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Enhancing healthy ecosystems in northern Ghana through eco-friendly farm-based practices: insights from irrigation scheme-types
Farming practices vary from farmer to farmer and from place to place depending on a number of factors including the agroclimatic condition, infrastructure (e.g. irrigation facilities) and management mechanisms... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 12, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Caesar Agula, Franklin Nantui Mabe, Mamudu Abunga Akudugu, Saa Dittoh, Sylvester Nsobire Ayambila and Ayaga Bawah Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Preferred, small-scale foraging areas of two Southern Ocean fur seal species are not determined by habitat characteristics
To understand and predict the distribution of foragers, it is crucial to identify the factors that affect individual movement decisions at different scales. Individuals are expected to adjust their foraging mo... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 11, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Mia Wege, P. J. Nico de Bruyn, Mark A. Hindell, Mary-Anne Lea and Marth án N. Bester Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The abundance of epiphytic liverworts on the bark of Cryptomeria japonica in relation to different physical and biochemical attributes, found in Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, Darjeeling, Eastern Himalaya
Maintenance of biodiversity is an integral part of sustainable forest management. Epiphytic bryophytes are an important element of biodiversity. Thus, this work aims to study the role of different physical and... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 11, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Sumira Mukhia, Palash Mandal, D. K. Singh and Devendra Singh Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Comparison of feeding habits and habitat use between invasive raccoons and native raccoon dogs in Hokkaido, Japan
In Japan, invasive raccoons cause severe ecological and social problems by transmitting pathogens to humans, livestock, and native species, causing substantial crop damage, and competing with native species. P... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 11, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Aya Osaki, Mariko Sashika, Go Abe, Kohei Shinjo, Ayako Fujimoto, Mariko Nakai, Michito Shimozuru and Toshio Tsubota Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The creation of “Ecosystem Core” hypothesis to explain ecosystem evolution
Humans have dramatically changed natural ecosystems around the world as their capacity to manage their environment for multiple uses has evolved in step with agricultural, industrial and green revolutions. Num... (Source: BMC Ecology)
Source: BMC Ecology - September 6, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Kun Wang and Xiajie Zhai Tags: Review Source Type: research
