Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jamie B. Thompson, Katie E. Davis, Harry O. Dodd, Matthew A. Wills, Nicholas K. Priest
Summary: Although climate change affects diversification, its effects are inconsistent and less widespread than localized climate or species accumulation. This study focuses on highly speciose orchid subfamily and reveals that historic global cooling, not time or other climate factors, drives speciation in terrestrial orchids. With extensive data and analysis, the study demonstrates that global cooling played a significant role in contemporaneous diversification in all major orchid bioregions. This research provides valuable insights into the long-term impacts of global climate change on biodiversity.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Biology
Nussaibah B. Raja, Wolfgang Kiessling
Summary: Based on the study findings, it was revealed that over the past 66 million years, the diversity and dispersal of marine plankton were greatly influenced by large-scale climatic changes during the Cenozoic era. The origination of new species was more likely in the extratropics, while net dispersal was towards the tropics.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Janne M. Heikkinen, Juha Aalto, Olli Rantamaki, Toni Ruikkala, Janne Soininen, Virpi Pajunen
Summary: This research investigates the impact of environmental gradients on diatom species richness and community composition in subarctic ponds in Finland and Norway. The study identifies water pH, aluminium concentration, and air temperature as the main factors affecting diatom biodiversity. The research also finds that diatom biodiversity does not differ significantly among different biotope types, but environmental variables in pine forests are distinct from other areas. The study highlights the importance of local abiotic factors, such as water chemistry, in shaping subarctic pond biodiversity.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Sinikka Robinson, Juha Mikola, Otso Ovaskainen, Eoin J. O'Gorman
Summary: The study suggests that climate warming may lead to a dampening of seasonal variations in terrestrial community structures, particularly in high latitude ecosystems, with reduced fluctuations in species richness, diversity, and evenness. Research conducted in the Hengill geothermal valley in Iceland found that body mass is a good predictor of species occurrence, with smaller species more likely to appear at higher soil temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Nico Eisenhauer, Francois Buscot, Anna Heintz-Buschart, Stephanie D. Jurburg, Kirsten Kuesel, Johannes Sikorski, Hans-Joerg Vogel, Carlos A. Guerra
Summary: Recent advances in soil macroecology studies have highlighted the importance of considering spatial three-dimensionality and additional dimensions (biological, physical, and societal) to improve mechanistic understanding. Future research should focus on exploring temporal dynamics across different scales and integrating various facets of biodiversity to inform policy and conservation actions. Integration of soil macroecology with global experiments is crucial to establish causal relationships and guide future research and funding efforts.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yoshiaki Kanzaki, Kazuhiro Takemoto
Summary: This study focused on the effects of warming velocity and human activities on global soil bacterial diversity. The results showed that the diversity of dominant soil bacteria was influenced globally by aridity index, pH, and warming velocity, with significant increases observed. The impact of warming velocity on bacterial diversity was particularly significant in forests and grasslands, while the effect of human activity was secondary to warming velocity.
Article
Biology
Adam T. Kocsis, Carl J. Reddin, Christopher R. Scotese, Paul J. Valdes, Wolfgang Kiessling
Summary: The formation of biogeographic provinces is influenced by abiotic environmental fluctuations, with changes in continental distribution having predictable effects on the evolution of marine provinciality. The latitudinal temperature gradient has been twice as important as continental configuration in determining marine provinciality.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Stuart C. Brown, Camille Mellin, Jorge Garcia Molinos, Eline D. Lorenzen, Damien A. Fordham
Summary: The vulnerability of marine biodiversity to accelerated rates of ocean warming is poorly understood, but it is predicted that future warming will disproportionately affect the most speciose marine communities, potentially threatening biodiversity in more than 70% of global hotspots. Conservation actions are needed to protect marine biodiversity by facilitating the redistribution of species beyond their endemic biogeographic range.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joerg W. Schneider, Ronny Roessler
Summary: Large-winged blattoids of the Middle to Late Pennsylvanian exhibit diversification, colonization, and decline. The families Necymylacridae and Gyroblattidae, as well as the mylacrid genus Opsiomylacris, were the largest blattoids before the Cenozoic era. These giant insects spread during the Bashkirian-Moscovian transition, diversified during late Moscovian and Kasimovian times, and disappeared in the middle Gzhelian. Gyroblattids followed meso- to xerophilous plants and colonized areas with a broader range of soil conditions.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joseph William Bull, Isobel Taylor, Elizabeth Biggs, Henry M. J. Grub, Tom Yearley, Harriet Waters, E. J. Milner-Gulland
Summary: Every large organization should consider and plan how to achieve net gain in biodiversity.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leho Tedersoo, Vladimir Mikryukov, Alexander Zizka, Mohammad Bahram, Niloufar Hagh-Doust, Sten Anslan, Oleh Prylutskyi, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Fernando T. Maestre, Jaan Parn, Maarja Opik, Mari Moora, Martin Zobel, Mikk Espenberg, Ulo Mander, Abdul Nasir Khalid, Adriana Corrales, Ahto Agan, Aida-M Vasco-Palacios, Alessandro Saitta, Andrea C. Rinaldi, Annemieke Verbeken, Bobby P. Sulistyo, Boris Tamgnoue, Brendan Furneaux, Camila Duarte Ritter, Casper Nyamukondiwa, Cathy Sharp, Cesar Marin, Daniyal Gohar, Darta Klavina, Dipon Sharmah, Dong Qin Dai, Eduardo Nouhra, Elisabeth Machteld Biersma, Elisabeth Rahn, Erin K. Cameron, Eske De Crop, Eveli Otsing, Evgeny A. Davydov, Felipe E. Albornoz, Francis Q. Brearley, Franz Buegger, Geoffrey Zahn, Gregory Bonito, Inga Hiiesalu, Isabel C. Barrio, Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, Jelena Ankuda, John Y. Kupagme, Jose G. Macia-Vicente, Joseph Djeugap Fovo, Jozsef Geml, Juha M. Alatalo, Julieta Alvarez-Manjarrez, Kadri Poldmaa, Kadri Runnel, Kalev Adamson, Kari Anne Brathen, Karin Pritsch, Kassim Tchan, Kevin D. Hyde, Kevin K. Newsham, Kristel Panksep, Adebola A. Lateef, Liis Tiirmann, Linda Hansson, Louis J. Lamit, Malka Saba, Maria Tuomi, Marieka Gryzenhout, Marijn Bauters, Meike Piepenbring, Nalin Wijayawardene, Nourou S. Yorou, Olavi Kurina, Peter E. Mortimer, Peter Meidl, Petr Kohout, Rolf Henrik Nilsson, Rasmus Puusepp, Rein Drenkhan, Roberto Garibay-Orijel, Roberto Godoy, Saad Alkahtani, Saleh Rahimlou, Sergey Dudov, Sergei Polme, Soumya Ghosh, Sunil Mundra, Talaat Ahmed, Tarquin Netherway, Terry W. Henkel, Tomas Roslin, Vincent Nteziryayo, Vladimir E. Fedosov, Vladimir G. Onipchenko, W. A. Erandi Yasanthika, Young Woon Lim, Nadejda A. Soudzilovskaia, Alexandre Antonelli, Urmas Koljalg, Kessy Abarenkov
Summary: Fungi are highly diverse organisms that play important roles in ecosystems. However, their distribution patterns and conservation needs are not well studied compared to charismatic animals and plants. This study examined endemicity patterns, vulnerability to global change, and conservation priority areas for functional groups of soil fungi. The study found that most fungi are endemic to tropical habitats and are vulnerable to drought, heat, and land-cover change. Conservation areas of highest priority for fungi include wetlands, tropical forests, and woodlands.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tino Peplau, Julia Schroeder, Edward Gregorich, Christopher Poeplau
Summary: The study found that the warming caused by climate change in the northern circumpolar permafrost region has allowed agricultural production to expand, leading to the conversion of forests to arable land. This conversion has resulted in the loss of soil organic carbon (SOC) that was previously protected by frozen ground. The interaction between permafrost abundance and deforestation on SOC stocks has been poorly studied. The study sampled soils from both permafrost and non-permafrost areas to assess the impact of land-use change on SOC stocks. It found that the conversion of permafrost-affected forest soils to cropland and grassland resulted in significant SOC losses, while sites without permafrost did not show significant changes. The fate of SOC after land-use change depended on the abundance of permafrost, with climate conditions playing a major role. The study suggests that considering the initial conditions of forest soils is important to minimize climate impact in regions with discontinuous permafrost.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jurate Lynikiene, Arturas Gedminas, Adas Marciulynas, Diana Marciulyniene, Audrius Menkis
Summary: Recent observations have shown that climate change affects the growth conditions and range of tree species distribution in Europe, which in turn has a major impact on the communities of organisms associated with these tree species. This study aimed to determine whether Larix sp. could provide suitable habitats for insects and lichens associated with P. abies to protect their biodiversity under climate change. The results demonstrate that native P. abies and introduced Larix sp. support similar diversity of stem-associated insect and lichen species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wolfgang Kiessling, Jansen A. Smith, Nussaibah B. Raja
Summary: Paleontology provides valuable knowledge on Earth's history and can contribute to addressing societal challenges like climate change. However, its long-term perspective poses obstacles to its relevance for policy bodies like the IPCC. The issue lies more in inappropriate framing and reporting in paleontological publications, rather than the temporal scope.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Sharma, M. N. Futter, C. Spence, J. J. Venkiteswaran, C. J. Whitfield
Summary: Shifts in hydroclimatic regimes associated with global climate change can impact freshwater availability and quality. This study used a dynamic modeling approach to simulate streamflow and carbon export in a northern Canadian catchment under different climate scenarios. The results showed that average discharge is predicted to decrease under elevated temperature but increase under elevated temperature and precipitation scenarios. Similarly, carbon export is expected to decrease with only elevated temperature, but increase significantly with elevated temperature and precipitation scenarios. These predicted changes in carbon export highlight the need for additional monitoring efforts in the region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Qian-Qi Zhang, Da-Ran Zheng, Edmund A. Jarzembowski, Xue-Heng Wang, Jia-Hao Li, Michael S. Engel
Summary: This study reports a new genus and species, Jurassephemera zhangi, discovered in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. This extinct genus belongs to the family Sharephemeridae and is characterized by its moderate size and unique wing venation structure. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the diversity and paleogeographic distribution of Sharephemeridae in China.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Entomology
Jakub Prokop, Andre Nel, Michael S. Engel
Summary: The Paleozoic insect fauna provides unique insights into key innovations in insect evolution, such as the origin of wings and modifications of postembryonic development. Most contemporary insect orders originated in the Late Paleozoic, but these estimates reflect divergences between stem groups rather than the appearance of crown groups. Fossil record shows the initial radiations of extant hyperdiverse clades during the Early Permian, as well as the specialized fauna before the End Permian mass extinction.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Waleed Hamza, Khaled M. Hazzouri, Naganeeswaran Sudalaimuthuasari, Khaled M. A. Amiri, Anna N. Neretina, Shamma E. S. Al Neyadi, Alexey A. Kotov
Summary: This study reports the complete genome of the water flea Daphnia arabica, which shows genetic differences from other Daphnia species and adaptation to arid environments. Further research will help identify the specific genes that contribute to this adaptation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aaron D. Pan, Bonnie F. Jacobs, Rosemary T. Bush, Manuel de la Estrella, Frigeir Grimsson, Patrick S. Herendeen, Xander M. van der Burgt, Ellen D. Currano
Summary: Tropical wet forests can have either relatively even species frequency distributions or dominance by a single species. African wet tropics have more communities with dominance by a single species compared to the Neotropics or Southeast Asia. This study presents the first fossil evidence of a monodominant tropical forest in Africa and highlights the likely affiliation with Amherstieae-tribe legumes.
Article
Geography, Physical
Manuel Vieira, Reinhard Zetter, Fridgeir Grimsson, Thomas Denk
Summary: The study revealed a high diversity of Fagaceae, including both extant and extinct lineages, in Late Pliocene Portugal. The pollen records suggest the presence of Himalayan-Southeast Asian groups in western Eurasia and the survival of cold-tolerant groups being more complex.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anna A. Gurina, Roman Y. Dudko, Alexander V. Ivanov, Alexey A. Kotov, Yuri E. Mikhailov, Alexander A. Prokin, Alexander S. Prosvirov, Alexey Y. Solodovnikov, Evgenii V. Zinovyev, Andrei A. Legalov
Summary: Subfossil remains of insects and branchiopods were found in late Pleistocene deposits in Novosibirsk, Russia. The deposits had calibrated radiocarbon dates corresponding to marine isotope stage 2. The insect assemblages were diverse, with a high number of beetle species, including some that were found for the first time in Western Siberia. The ecological composition was dominated by steppe and tundra-steppe species.
Article
Zoology
Petr G. Garibian, Lena V. Andreeva, Alexey A. Kotov
Summary: This article describes the redescriptions of C. dubia s.l. species group and the description of a new species, which improves our understanding of this species group and challenges the current definitions of Ceriodaphnia species groups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dmitry P. Karabanov, Alexey A. Kotov, Elena A. Borovikova, Yulia V. Kodukhova, Xiaowei Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficiency of fifteen single-locus species delimitation methods using a fish species in Lake Plescheyevo, European Russia, as an example. The results showed that all methods only adequately separated genera, and the effectiveness of each method correlated with the number of matches based on Ctax and MatchRatio criteria. The most comparable and synchronous results were obtained from bGMYC, mPTP, STACEY, and ASAP. The high genetic diversity observed supports the usefulness of the polymorphic species concept in conserving biodiversity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christian Mueller, Agathe Toumoulin, Helen Boettcher, Anita Roth-Nebelsick, Torsten Wappler, Lutz Kunzmann
Summary: This study presents the Integrated Leaf Trait Analysis (ILTA), a workflow for analyzing leaf traits and insect herbivory on fossil dicot leaf assemblages. The study aims to record leaf morphological variability, describe herbivory patterns, explore the relationship between leaf traits and other plant characteristics, and investigate the relationship between leaf traits and insect herbivory. The findings suggest that there is a complex relationship between leaf traits and insect herbivory, involving factors such as leaf morphology, leaf mass per area, phenology, and taxonomic affiliation of plants.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elena S. Chertoptud, Dmitry G. Seleznev, Petr G. Garibian, Alexey A. Kotov
Summary: The Far East of Russia is a region where boreal and tropical faunas mix, and it is also known for its unique cladoceran endemism. This study compared microcrustacean associations in three large lakes (Khanka, Bolon, and Chukchagir) in the Russian Far East. The associations were identified using the discrete hypergeometric distribution, revealing differences in taxa involved and not involved in species associations among geographic faunistic complexes. The rate of endemism was higher among taxa incorporated into associations. Additionally, the lakes showed distinct clusters of phytophilous and planktonic species.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ivan I. Krolenko, Petr G. Garibian, Alexey A. Kotov
Summary: This study explores the colonization history of freshwater Cladocera in the Far East of Eurasia and its reflection in the proportions of endemic/boreal/tropical taxa among different habitat types. The results show a higher proportion of endemic taxa in plankton compared to littoral and benthic zones. In the northern sub-regions, boreal taxa were prevalent, while tropical taxa were prevalent in the southern sub-regions, with a distinct transition zone in between.
Article
Geology
Ya-Ni Tang, An-Cheng Peng, Zi-Ying Wu, Michael S. Engel, Zi-Zhong Yang, Yu Liu
Summary: Although there is a diverse spider fauna in Kachin amber, species of the family Macrothelidae have been scarce. This study reports the first fossil occurrence of Macrothelidae, represented by a well-preserved adult female specimen of a new genus and species. The discovery refines existing calibration points for phylogenetic work on mygalomorph diversification and contributes to our understanding of Cretaceous spider diversity in southern Asia.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
L. V. Andreeva, D. G. Seleznev, P. G. Garibian, A. A. Kotov
Summary: The species composition and faunistic associations of water fleas in the water bodies near the Lena River in Yakutsk have been studied. The study identified distinct groups of taxa that represent the core species in different water bodies and biotopes. The results also show differences in species composition and associations between the water bodies in the Lena River valley and the watershed.
INLAND WATER BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Andre Nel, Romain Garrouste, Michael S. Engel
Summary: Eornithoica grimaldii gen. et sp. nov., the earliest known Pupipara, was discovered in the lower Eocene of the Green River Formation. This fossil, dating back to around 52 Ma, suggests that epizooic ectoparasitic flies may have originated during the Paleocene or late Cretaceous, preceding the first bats. E. grimaldii likely parasitized birds or terrestrial mammals, exhibiting plesiomorphic characteristics. This study highlights the significance of examining fossil insects under UV light for obtaining new information.
Article
Entomology
Chen-yang Cai, Erik Tihelka, Xing-yue Liu, Michael S. Engel
Summary: The exponential growth of large-scale data for Neuropterida has greatly improved our understanding of the origin and evolution of lacewings and their allies. Recent phylogenomic studies based on various data sources have provided a well-resolved and congruent phylogeny, although some interfamilial relationships remain inconsistent.
Article
Geography, Physical
Huyue Song, Shixue Hu, Michael Benton, Dayong Jiang
Summary: This article examines the end Permian to Middle Triassic interval, which witnessed a significant marine mass extinction and delayed recovery. The focus is on Triassic marine sediments in South China, providing unique documentation of the collapse and recovery of marine ecosystems. Several papers analyze different fossils and their ecological significance, while others study biostratigraphy, reconstruct paleoenvironments, and link records to volcanic eruptions.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Mohammad Firoze Quamar, Upasana Swaroop Banerji, Biswajeet Thakur, Ratan Kar
Summary: The Indian Summer Monsoon is a crucial component of the Asian Monsoon System, impacting rainfall, agricultural productivity, and socio-economic growth in India and nearby regions. The central monsoon zone in India is more responsive to strong monsoon phases than weak ones.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Maria Laura Balestrieri, Valerio Olivetti, David Chew, Luca Zurli, Massimiliano Zattin, Foteini Drakou, Gianluca Cornamusini, Matteo Perotti
Summary: This study presents a multidisciplinary provenance study on legacy cores drilled in the central Ross Sea, Antarctica, providing insights into the oscillation of ice flows and advance and retreat phases of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
P. Depuydt, S. Toucanne, C. Barras, S. Le Houedec, M. Mojtahid
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of the upper branch of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in the mid-latitudes of the Northeast Atlantic. It focuses on the European Slope Current (ESC) and its glacial equivalent known as the Glacial Eastern Boundary Current (GEBC). The study reveals significant changes in flow strength and ventilation during the glacial and deglaciation periods, as well as a gradual weakening of the slope current during the Holocene.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Junhee Park, Holly J. Stein, Judith L. Hannah, Svetoslav V. Georgiev, Oyvind Hammer, Snorre Olaussen
Summary: This study reports new Re-Os ages for black shales from Svalbard and evaluates the paleoenvironment during organic-rich shale deposition. The study also proposes correlations of specific Late Jurassic ammonite zones between the Boreal and Tethyan realms.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Guocheng Dong, Weijian Zhou, Feng Xian, Yunchong Fu, Li Zhang, Ling Tang, Pengkai Ding
Summary: The cause of ice-age cycles is still not fully understood, and studying the timing and magnitude of mountain glaciations can provide valuable insights. This study presents new dating results from the Niqingqu Valley in the Tibetan Plateau, showing multiple glacial activities prior to the Penultimate Glacial Maximum. The findings suggest that low atmospheric CO2 content and reduced summer solar insolation/high summer-monsoon precipitation played a role in these glacial fluctuations.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Haoran Dong, Zhitong Chen, Yucheng Wang, Jie Chen, Zhiping Zhang, Zhongwei Shen, Xinwei Yan, Jianbao Liu
Summary: Through sediment records from Lake Nanyi in the lower Yangtze, we found that anthropogenic fire activity played a dominant role in the region, and the temporal pattern of fire activity was asynchronous from east to west. Archaeological evidence suggests an inverse relationship between agricultural and population levels and fire intensity during the mid-Holocene, with fire intensity being influenced by the diversity of landscape types associated with pre-historic subsistence patterns. Overall, changes in regional water-level delayed the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture in the lower Yangtze region.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Giovanni Coletti, Giulia Bosio, Alberto Collareta, Or Mordecai Bialik, Eleonora Regattieri, Irene Cornacchia, Gianni Insacco, John Buckeridge
Summary: This paper argues that sessile barnacles are an excellent proxy for palaeoenvironmental reconstructions. The shells of barnacles consist of diagenetically stable low-magnesium calcite and record short-term variations. Analyses of several Western Mediterranean barnacle-rich deposits demonstrate the utility of barnacles as proxies for water depth, distance from the coastline, and hydrodynamic conditions. Moreover, the stable isotope ratios of barnacle shells can provide detailed palaeoenvironmental information.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Feng Wu, Xinong Xie, Wen Yan, Youhua Zhu, Beichen Chen, Jianuo Chen, Mo Zhou
Summary: This paper describes the Quaternary evolution of Meiji Atoll in the southern South China Sea. The findings show how variations in sea surface temperature, eustatic sea level, and tectonics have influenced the development of the atoll. These findings have broader implications for understanding the Quaternary evolution of similar tropical carbonate atolls in the region.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Ana Mateos, Ericson Hoelzchen, Jesus Rodriguez
Summary: The Epivillafranchian and the transition to the Galerian was a period of environmental fluctuations and faunal turnover. Hominins and giant hyenas could coexist during the Epivillafranchian, but the transition to the Galerian led to a disruption of the scavenging niche, coinciding with the extinction of P. brevirostris.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Tianyu Du, Wensheng Zhang, Bing Li, Linjing Liu, Yuecong Li, Yawen Ge, Shiyong Yu
Summary: This article presents sedimentary evidence for a dramatic channel displacement of the lower Yellow River about 3000-2600 years ago, and explains the impact of this displacement on the geomorphology and human migration.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Johann Mueller, Michael M. Joachimski, Oliver Lehnert, Peep Mannik, Yadong Sun
Summary: The Late Ordovician mass extinction occurred during an ice age, with maximum ice coverage and a substantial drop in global sea level. This led to the exposure or shallowing of shallow tropical shelf environments. The study suggests that the burial rate of nutrient phosphorus (P) on shelves was minimal during this glacial period, leading to excess bioavailable P entering the open ocean and stimulating phytoplankton production, which in turn lowered oxygen concentrations.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Marina Addante, Patrizia Maiorano, Giovanna Scopelliti, Angela Girone, Maria Marino, Samanta Trotta, Antonio Caruso
Summary: This study presents the first high-resolution results on planktonic foraminiferal stable oxygen isotopes and calcareous plankton assemblages, providing insights into the glacial-interglacial variability and North Atlantic climate variability. The research also reveals evidence of the first significant southward migration of the Subarctic Front in the mid-latitudes.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Bing-Cai Liu, Rui-Wen Zong, Kai Wang, Jiao Bai, Yi Wang, Hong-He Xu
Summary: Phytogeography plays a vital role in the evolution of plants. This paper describes a new species of a spore-bearing plant from the upper Silurian period in West Junggar, China. By analyzing global Silurian macrofossil records, the study reveals the spatial-temporal distribution of Silurian plant macrofossils and identifies two phytogeographic realms during the Pridoli Epoch.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geography, Physical
Francois Fournier, Thomas Teillet, Alexis Licht, Jean Borgomano, Lucien Montaggioni
Summary: This study investigates the temporal evolution of neritic carbonates in the proto-South China Sea to reconstruct East Asian monsoonal currents and winds during the middle to late Paleogene. The results highlight that many of the features of the summer East Asian Monsoon large-scale circulation are rooted in the middle Paleogene.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2024)
