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Ontogenetic colour change and distributional aspects of Lepidion guentheri (Giglioli 1880) (Gadiformes, Moridae)
The occurrence of a small specimen of Lepidion guentheri (Giglioli, 1880) (Gadiformes: Moridae) with an unusual dark colouration in the Porcupine...
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Gut Microbial Composition of Cyprinella lutrensis (Red Shiner) and Notropis stramineus (Sand Shiner): Insights from Wild Fish Populations
The gut microbiome is a highly intricate ecosystem that exerts a pivotal influence on the host’s physiology. Characterizing fish microbiomes is...
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Otolith analysis reveals long-lived population demographics of quillback Carpiodes cyprinus and river carpsucker C. carpio in Colorado
The carpsuckers ( Carpiodes spp.) are a little-studied genus within the Ictiobinae, a subfamily of Catostomidae that also includes the buffalofishes ( Ictiobus...
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Different impacts of urbanization on ecosystem services supply and demand across old, new and non-urban areas in the ChangZhuTan urban agglomeration, China
ContextRapid urbanization has brought substantial changes in structure and function of ecosystems, significantly impacting ecosystem services (ESs)...
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Use of compost to improve Technosol properties and spontaneous plant-soil relationships of Mediterranean species potentially suitable for urban greening
Organic-based amendments are promising, eco-friendly solutions among soil requalification strategies. In this context, the current study explored the...
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Osmoregulation and HSP70 abundance in freshwater catfish Rhamdia quelen under acute salt exposure
Understanding how freshwater species respond to changes in salinity is essential for comprehending their distribution and ecological niches. We...
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Deciphering Microbial Adaptation in the Rhizosphere: Insights into Niche Preference, Functional Profiles, and Cross-Kingdom Co-occurrences
Rhizosphere microbial communities are to be as critical factors for plant growth and vitality, and their adaptive differentiation strategies have...
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Embracing ambivalence as the key to promoting tree diversities as nature-based solutions in European cities
Urban trees are recognised worldwide as one of the most sustainable and effective nature-based solutions to combat the effects of climate change and...
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Urban resilience through ecosystem services in Edmonton, Canada: an assessment of gaps and recommendations
Climate change is predicted to cause severe economic, social, and environmental impacts to cities across the globe. As such, it is paramount for...
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Defensive alkaloid variation and palatability in sympatric poison frogs
Chemical defense in poison frogs derives from lipophilic alkaloids sequestered from dietary arthropods. Alkaloid composition varies extensively among...
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Ant-plant networks exhibit distinct species diversity but similar organization in urban and wild areas of neotropical savannas
Interactions between ants and plants can form complex ecological networks, which may have their structure affected by human-induced habitat...
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Foliar mycobiome remains unaltered under urban air-pollution but differentially express stress-related genes
Air pollution caused by tropospheric ozone contributes to the decline of forest ecosystems; for instance, sacred fir, Abies religiosa (Kunth)...
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Endophytes Alleviate Drought-Derived Oxidative Damage in Achnatherum inebrians Plants Through Increasing Antioxidants and Regulating Host Stress Responses
Endophytes generally increase antioxidant contents of plants subjected to environmental stresses. However, the mechanisms by which endophytes alter...
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Machine learning allows for large-scale habitat prediction of a wide-ranging carnivore across diverse ecoregions
ContextResource selection functions are powerful tools for predicting habitat selection of animals. Recently, machine-learning methods such as random...
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Urban nature-based solutions planning for biodiversity outcomes: human, ecological, and artificial intelligence perspectives
Nature-based solutions (NBS) harness ecosystem services for urban enhancement, promoting biodiversity, habitat creation, and water management while...
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Design and Validation of Primer Sets for the Detection and Quantification of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Environmental Samples by Quantitative PCR
The high prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) in several environments is a great concern threatening human health. Particularly,...
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An experimental study of benthic habitat selection in yellow-phase American eels (Anguilla rostrata)
In a laboratory experiment, we quantified microhabitat use of small yellow-phase American eels ( Anguilla rostrata , n = 130, 224–338 mm TL)...
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Investigation of Fungal Community Structure in the Gut of the Stag Beetle Dorcus hopei (Coleoptera; Lucanidae): Comparisons Among Developmental Stages
Stag beetles, recognized as common saproxylic insects, are valued for their vibrant coloration and distinctive morphology. These beetles play a...
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Cyanobacterial Biocrust on Biomineralized Soil Mitigates Freeze–Thaw Effects and Preserves Structure and Ecological Functions
Biocrust inoculation and microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) are tools used in restoring degraded arid lands. It remains unclear...
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Sediment DNA Records the Critical Transition of Bacterial Communities in the Arid Lake
It is necessary to predict the critical transition of lake ecosystems due to their abrupt, non-linear effects on social-economic systems. Given the...
