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Environmental Sciences
Mariana Cruz, Nadine Le Bris, Ana Colaco
Summary: This study revealed the reproductive ecology characteristics of hydrothermal vent species S. mesatlantica, including the behavior of brooding female crabs, gametogenesis, fecundity, and embryonic and larvae development. The results showed that brooding crabs exhibit specific brooding behaviors and may provide oxygen to their embryos.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Maksim Sergeyev, Joseph D. Holbrook, Jason V. Lombardi, Michael E. Tewes, Tyler A. Campbell
Summary: The competitive exclusion principle suggests that ecologically similar species cannot coexist due to competition for resources, but in reality, similar species do coexist in various ecosystems. This study monitored the behavior of ocelots, bobcats, and coyotes and found spatial and temporal differences in their habitat use, which may facilitate their coexistence.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joshua D. Stewart, John W. Durban, Amy R. Knowlton, Morgan S. Lynn, Holly Fearnbach, Jacob Barbaro, Wayne L. Perryman, Carolyn A. Miller, Michael J. Moore
Summary: Whales are now largely protected from direct harvest, but still face threats from human activities such as vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear. Climate-driven changes are affecting their foraging grounds, leading to direct mortality. The study found that entanglements in fishing gear are associated with shorter whales and have negative impacts on their reproductive success, posing a threat to vulnerable populations in their recovery efforts.
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Ecology
Michael R. Kearney, Marko Jusup, Melodie A. McGeoch, Sebastiaan A. L. M. Kooijman, Steven L. Chown
Summary: The use of functional traits in ecology and biodiversity informatics has been growing, with a focus on traits linked to individual survival, development, growth, and reproduction. Theoretical frameworks help in defining functional traits and prioritizing their collection, leading to the maximization of generality, quality, and consistency of trait databases for comparative analyses across various organizational scales.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jason D. Fridley, Xiaojuan Liu, Natalia Perez-Harguindeguy, F. Stuart Chapin III, Mick Crawley, Gerlinde De Deyn, Sandra Diaz, James B. Grace, Peter Grubb, Susan Harrison, Sandra Lavorel, Zhimin Liu, Simon Pierce, Bernhard Schmid, Carly Stevens, David A. Wardle, Mark Westoby
Summary: J.P. Grime's contribution to the study of plant ecology has been instrumental in establishing it as an internationally recognized field in relation to global environmental change. In an article in the Journal of Ecology, 14 senior plant ecologists from around the world highlight Grime's foundational role in plant functional ecology, including his ability to spark controversy, his unique approach to theory formulation through clever experiments and standardized trait measurements, and the continued impact of his work on ecological science and policy.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Ivan Hernandez-Avila, Marie-Anne Cambon-Bonavita, Jozee Sarrazin, Florence Pradillon
Summary: This study aimed to assess the spatial complexity and reproductive development in shrimp populations in the deep-sea Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The results showed that female shrimp brood eggs within dense aggregations exposed to vent fluids, while inactive areas may serve as important mating grounds for adults. Additionally, the study revealed heterogeneity in population structure at a micro-scale, likely due to variations in environmental conditions.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Andrew Michael Muir
Summary: David Lloyd George Noakes was an exceptional scholar who made outstanding contributions in the fields of fish behavior, ecology and evolution, the influence of behavior on fish populations, and native salmon conservation. He published over 213 academic papers and books, collaborating with 262 authors from 17 countries and 110 institutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William R. Shoemaker, Stuart E. Jones, Mario E. Muscarella, Megan G. Behringer, Brent K. Lehmkuhl, Jay T. Lennon
Summary: Research shows that under limited resources, most bacterial taxa can survive, with a wide range of extinction times. Despite the lack of exogenous resources, bacterial populations continue to evolve and acquire numerous mutations. While adapting to environmental pressures, bacterial lifespan is extended through scavenging dead cells.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rachel E. Boschen-Rose, Ana Colaco
Summary: Highly specialised biota at hydrothermally active vents on the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge have been studied for 36 years. Little is known about the biota at hydrothermally inactive sulphide habitats, which may face deep-sea mining in the future. More research is needed to understand and predict impacts from disturbances in the region.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Petri T. Niemela, Ines Klemme, Anssi Karvonen, Pekka Hyvarinen, Paul Debes, Jaakko Erkinaro, Marion Sinclair-Waters, Victoria L. Pritchard, Laura S. Harkonen, Craig R. Primmer
Summary: Research shows that there are differences in activity expression among Atlantic salmon life-history genotypes. The vgll3*E allele is associated with increased activity in females, while the vgll3*L allele is associated with increased activity in males. These sex-dependent effects may contribute to maintaining genetic life-history variation within populations.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Carlos A. Aguilar-Trigueros, Franz-Sebastian Krah, William K. Cornwell, Amy E. Zanne, Nerea Abrego, Ian C. Anderson, Carrie J. Andrew, Petr Baldrian, Claus Baessler, Andrew Bissett, V. Bala Chaudhary, Baodong Chen, Yongliang Chen, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Coline Deveautour, Eleonora Egidi, Habacuc Flores-Moreno, Jacob Golan, Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, Stefan Hempel, Yajun Hu, Havard Kauserud, Stephanie N. Kivlin, Petr Kohout, Daniel R. Lammel, Fernando T. Maestre, Anne Pringle, Jenna Purhonen, Brajesh K. Singh, Stavros D. Veresoglou, Tomas Vetrovsky, Haiyang Zhang, Matthias C. Rillig, Jeff R. Powell
Summary: Despite the ubiquity of host-fungal symbiotic interactions, the effects of symbiosis on the ecology and evolution of fungal spores involved in dispersal and colonization have been neglected. Through a spore morphology database, we found that symbiotic status correlated with changes in spore size, but this effect varied among different fungal phyla. Symbiosis explained more variation in spore size distribution than climatic variables, and spores of plant-associated fungi have more restricted dispersal potential compared to free-living fungi. Our study advances life-history theory by highlighting the role of symbiosis in shaping reproductive and dispersal strategies among living organisms.
Article
Geography, Physical
Michael D. Cherney, Daniel C. Fisher, Michael T. Hren, Ethan A. Shirley
Summary: The study investigates the application of stable isotopes in a captive African elephant dam-calf pair to understand nursing and weaning processes. By analyzing sequential changes in different stable isotope ratios, the study reveals the transition from placental nutrition in utero to weaning. These research findings provide important criteria for recognizing nursing and weaning processes in fossil tusks.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Neus Campanya-Llovet, Amanda E. Bates, Daphne Cuvelier, Eva Giacomello, Diana Catarino, Andrew J. Gooday, Bjorn Berning, Blanca Figuerola, Manuel A. E. Malaquias, Carlos J. Moura, Joana R. Xavier, Tracey T. Sutton, Laurence Fauconnet, Sofia P. Ramalho, Barbara De Moura Neves, Gui M. Machado, Tammy Horton, Andrey V. Gebruk, Kirill Minin, Joel Bried, Tina Molodtsova, Monica A. Silva, Anna Dilman, Antonina Kremenetskaia, Eudriano F. S. Costa, Jameson Clarke, Helen R. Martins, Christopher K. Pham, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Ana Colaco
Summary: Trait-based approaches have become increasingly popular in the scientific community, providing insights into species vulnerability and ecosystem functioning. The FUN Azores trait database, developed collaboratively by 30 researchers, represents a comprehensive assessment of diverse fauna in the Azores Marine Park. The database covers 14 traits for 1,210 species, highlighting gaps in knowledge related to species behavior and life history. The functional maps generated from the database reveal different distribution patterns among size classes and provide a basis for ecological understanding of the marine park.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Carolina Lambertini, C. Guilherme Becker, Anat M. Belasen, Anyelet Valencia-Aguilar, Carlos Henrique L. Nunes-de-Almeida, Clarisse M. Betancourt-Roman, David Rodriguez, Domingos da Silva Leite, Igor S. Oliveira, Joao Luiz Gasparini, Joice Ruggeri, Tami Mott, Thomas S. Jenkinson, Timothy Y. James, Kelly R. Zamudio, Luis Felipe Toledo
Summary: The study found a positive association between latitudinal gradients and prevalence and intensity of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) infections in anuran populations. Abiotic factors like elevation, temperature, and precipitation were key factors influencing infection prevalence, while temperature was the main factor influencing infection intensity. Species richness was positively associated with Bd infections, as well as with host reproductive biology and habitat type.
Article
Biology
Jenni M. Prokkola, Eirik R. Asheim, Sergey Morozov, Paul Bangura, Jaakko Erkinaro, Annukka Ruokolainen, Craig R. Primmer, Tutku Aykanat
Summary: This study reveals the impact of genetic and phenotypic structure on life-history variation, using Atlantic salmon as an ideal model. The research found the association between early maturation genotype with higher metabolic rates and aerobic scope, as well as the physiological epistasis between late maturation genotypes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)