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New species and new records of bryozoan species from fouling communities in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic)
Hull fouling is considered to be the most significant vector of introduction of marine non-indigenous species (NIS) in the Madeira Archipelago (NE...
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Allometric relationships to assess ontogenetic adaptative changes in three NE Atlantic commercial sea cucumbers (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea)
Holothuria arguinensis , Holothuria mammata and Holothuria forskali are three common sea cucumber species found in the NE Atlantic, traded in...
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Recent past connections between Amazonian and Atlantic forests by comparative phylogeography and paleodistribution models for didelphid mammals
Despite the current disjoint distribution of Amazonian and Atlantic forests, evidence suggests past historical connections. Here we investigated the...
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Trophic ecology of three sympatric batoid species (Dasyatis pastinaca, Raja clavata, and Raja maderensis) from the Azores, NE Atlantic
Describing the trophic structure and interactions of demersal elasmobranch assemblages is fundamental to understanding food web dynamics and...
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Revealing the foraging movements and diet of the White-faced Storm Petrel Pelagodroma marina in the NE Atlantic
The White-faced Storm Petrel (WFSP) Pelagodroma marina has a widespread distribution, although virtually nothing is known about their feeding ecology...
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Tracking Dinosaurs During the Equatorial and South Atlantic Opening
The Mesozoic rift basinsRift basins of northeastern BrazilBrazil, particularly those at the edge of the Atlantic marginAtlantic margin, are small,...
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Inselbergs from Brazilian Atlantic Forest: high biodiversity refuges of vascular epiphytes from Espírito Santo
Inselbergs are old outcrops, characterized by large expanses of open rocks and by distinct environmental filters. Many studies have been carried out...
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Population structure and history of North Atlantic Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus musculus) inferred from whole genome sequence analysis
Knowledge of genetic diversity and structure is essential for develo** conservation strategies for endangered species. Blue whales were hunted to...
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The Butterfly Fauna of the Northern Atlantic Forest
The coastal forests north of the Sao Francisco River lie on mostly gentle terrain, spanning four states in the Brazilian Northeast. Since colonial...
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Pre-spawning habitat use of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) inferred from stable isotope analysis
Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABFT; Thunnus thynnus ) spawn primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and Mediterranean Sea, but migrate to foraging habitats...
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Matrix dominance and landscape resistance affect genetic variability and differentiation of an Atlantic Forest pioneer tree
ContextDespite the importance of secondary forests for the maintenance of biodiversity, the impact of pioneer trees on habitat loss and fragmentation...
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Conservation genomics reveals low connectivity among populations of threatened roseate terns (Sterna dougallii) in the Atlantic Basin
While the effects of barriers to dispersal such as population declines, habitat fragmentation, and geographic distance have been well-documented in...
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Genome-wide analysis of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) indicates isolation-by-distance across the North Atlantic and potential local adaptation in adjacent waters
The harbour porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ), a highly mobile cetacean species of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabits basins that vary broadly in salinity,...
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Supergene origin and maintenance in Atlantic cod
Supergenes are sets of genes that are inherited as a single marker and encode complex phenotypes through their joint action. They are identified in...
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Circulation, Biogeochemical Cycles and CO2 Flux Variability in the Tropical Atlantic Ocean
The tropical AtlanticTropical Atlantic (TA) is a very complex region where ocean–atmosphere interactions, oceanic currents, and phenomena such as...
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Breeding bird communities of riparian and upland woodlands respond differently to an Atlantic-Mediterranean climatic gradient in Mainland Spain
Riparian habitats are key landscape elements promoting regional biodiversity, particularly in areas where water availability is scarce. In...
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On the reproduction of the solitary cold-water coral Fungiacyathus fragilis Sars, 1872 (Cnidaria: Scleractinia), and a new record in the SW Atlantic Ocean deep sea
The first record of the solitary stony coral Fungiacyathus ( Fungiacyathus ) fragilis is reported from the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. Specimens were...
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Genetic resilience of Atlantic forest trees to impacts of biome loss and fragmentation
Understanding populational genetic diversity is crucial for making proper decisions about conservation and sustainable species management. In this...
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Pelagic Cnidaria and Ctenophora diversity patterns and trends in Macaronesia insular systems (NE Atlantic)
Jellyfish are important components of the marine ecosystem and present a potential resource for different economic domains (e.g. medicine, food and...
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Hunting and Uses of Terrestrial Vertebrates in the Northernmost Region in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil
Many wild vertebrates of the Atlantic Forest have been exploited by human populations, including several endangered species. The practice of hunting...