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Biodiversity Conservation
Trevor T. Bringloe, David P. Wilkinson, Jesica Goldsmit, Amanda M. Savoie, Karen Filbee-Dexter, Kathleen A. Macgregor, Kimberly L. Howland, Christopher W. McKindsey, Heroen Verbruggen
Summary: The Arctic is experiencing rapid warming, and marine forests formed by seaweeds are predicted to expand northward. However, the expansion of northern habitat cannot compensate for the losses at the southern range edge, resulting in an overall loss of habitat. The extent of marine forests within the Arctic basin is expected to remain stable, with some exceptions in certain areas.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
Jason Lombardi, Humberto L. Perotto-Baldivieso, David G. Hewitt, Daniel G. Scognamillo, Tyler A. Campbell, Michael E. Tewes
Summary: Ecological niche models integrate GPS telemetry data to determine appropriate time intervals for predicting species distribution, with shorter intervals often showing comparable predictive performance to longer intervals. Rigorous spatial analysis can help scientists identify the optimal time intervals for integrating GPS telemetry data in ecological niche models.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lauren E. H. Whitenack, Sara J. Snell Taylor, Aimee Tomcho, Allen H. Hurlbert
Summary: In this study, the patterns of Golden-winged Warbler presence in Western North Carolina were examined using Audubon North Carolina (NC) playback surveys and community science data from eBird. The results showed that Golden-winged Warbler presence is associated with certain habitat variables at multiple spatial scales, including less mature forest, more young forest, more herb/shrub cover, and more road cover at the local scale (150m), and less herb/shrub cover at the landscape scale (2500m). The study also validated the use of eBird data in species distribution modeling.
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Geography
Peter Demjan, Dagmar Dreslerova, Jan Kolar, Tomas Chuman, Dusan Romportl, Miroslav Trnka, Tibor Lieskovsky
Summary: This study applies ecological niche modelling to analyze a long time-series of archaeological data, revealing the development of settlement behavior and its dependence on environmental conditions. The results show that settlement strategies were remarkably stable and previous settlement was beneficial for subsequent land-use. Comparison with contemporary landscape typology highlights the long-term legacy of prehistoric settlement, making it an important heritage monument.
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Ecology
Anderson A. Eduardo, Alexandre Liparini, Pablo A. Martinez, Sidney F. Gouveia, Pablo Riul
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) rely on assumptions of equilibrium distribution with the environment and conserved climatic niche over geological time. Multitemporal calibration improves the temporal transferability of SDMs, allowing for integration of fossil and recent occurrence data.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rhett M. Rautsaw, Gustavo Jimenez-Velazquez, Erich P. Hofmann, Laura R. V. Alencar, Christoph I. Grunwald, Marcio Martins, Paola Carrasco, Tiffany M. Doan, Christopher L. Parkinson
Summary: In addition to being important for biologists, species distributions also have practical uses for naturalists, curious citizens, and fields like conservation planning and medical intervention. Venomous snakes, with their global distribution and medical significance, particularly highlight the importance of accurate information. To address the need for updated fine-scale distributions, researchers have created VenomMaps, a database and web application that provides updated distribution maps and species distribution models for all New World pitvipers.
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Horticulture
Xueying Wei, A. J. Harris, Yuwen Cui, Yangwu Dai, Hanjia Hu, Xiaoling Yu, Rihong Jiang, Faguo Wang
Summary: This study investigated suitable habitats for the endangered tree fern S. lepifera through a combination of fieldwork, ecological niche modeling, and lab experiments. The research highlighted the importance of environmental factors such as temperature stability and precipitation seasonality in influencing the distribution of S. lepifera. Additionally, the study found that south-facing slopes provide more sunlight for mature trees and necessary shade for fiddleheads due to denser canopy.
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Ecology
Xavier Rotllan-Puig, Anna Traveset
Summary: MinBAR is an R package that calculates the optimal background area by sequentially fitting several concentric species distribution models to achieve satisfactory model quality. It is a versatile tool that helps modellers define the optimal solution.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Xu Wang, Yanyan Jiang, Weiping Wu, Xiaozhou He, Zhenghuan Wang, Yayi Guan, Ning Xu, Qilu Chen, Yujuan Shen, Jianping Cao
Summary: In this study, ecological niche models were used to predict the potential spatial distribution of Cryptosporidium in China, aiming at providing a risk warning and prevention and control strategies. The results showed that the suitable habitats for Cryptosporidium were mainly located in high-population density areas, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the lower reaches of the Yellow River, and the Huai and Pearl River Basins. Future climate change is expected to expand the suitable habitats for Cryptosporidium, particularly in the northeastern, southwestern, and northwestern regions.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jhony Fernando Cruz Roman, Ricardo Enrique Hernandez-Lambrano, David Rodriguez de la Cruz, Jose angel Sanchez Agudo
Summary: The study analyzed the niche dynamics of the invasive species Cirsium vulgare in different geographical areas, finding a trend for the species to expand towards warmer climates with less seasonality. The models had good statistical performance, with annual temperature and seasonality being key factors in the establishment of the species.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ziye Huang, Anmin Huang, Terence P. Dawson, Li Cong
Summary: This study used the MaxEnt model to predict the suitability range of giant pandas and found that models performed well under different spatial extents, with extending the modeling extent improving accuracy of results. It is suggested that when environmental information is insufficient, qualitative and quantitative analysis should be combined for better research accuracy.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Amy R. R. Tims, Erin E. E. Saupe
Summary: In this study, the effect of climate change on suitable conditions for Australian freshwater fishes was projected using MAXENT bioclimatic models. The results indicate that Australian freshwater fishes are likely to experience broadscale poleward shifts in suitable conditions and considerable loss of suitable habitat by 2100, with threatened species being more adversely affected. This research provides important insights for future conservation of freshwater fish in Australia.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yueru Zhao, Gregory A. O'Neill, Tongli Wang
Summary: In this study, a fundamental climate niche model was built using species occurrence data for lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir. The research demonstrated that species' fundamental climate niches can be accurately predicted using presence and absence data points, providing a new tool for assessing climate change impact on forests and implementing assisted migration.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shan Gao, Zan Zeng, Yujia Zhai, Fangyuan Chen, Xiangning Feng, Honglong Xu, Wei Kan, Jiahai Lu, Jian Zhou, Zeilang Chen
Summary: Mpox is an ongoing viral zoonotic disease epidemic worldwide, mainly caused by human-to-human transmission, posing the risk of global epidemic. The study highlights the importance of human factors in the risk and prevalence of Mpox. The risk map shows that Mpox may affect extensive areas worldwide, with Europe and North America having the highest risk, and some high-risk areas in Asia.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Francesco Cerasoli, Paola D'Alessandro, Maurizio Biondi
Summary: This study used ecological niche models and niche overlap analysis to investigate the climate-occurrence patterns of five flea beetle species in South Africa. The results showed that the predicted suitable areas were close to known presence localities, and different species were influenced by different climatic factors. The ecological niche of C. danielssoni significantly overlapped with those of C. darwini and C. natalensis, indicating that historical factors determined its restricted distribution in the Western Cape Province.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jason T. Bried, Robert P. Hinchliffe
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2019)
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Ecology
Brittany H. Ousterhout, Mabel Serrano, Jason T. Bried, Adam M. Siepielski
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evan Ross Delancey, Jahan Kariyeva, Jason T. Bried, Jennifer N. Hird
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Biology
Maya Rocha-Ortega, Pilar Rodriguez, Jason Bried, John Abbott, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Biology
Jason Bried, Leslie Ries, Brenda Smith, Michael Patten, John Abbott, Joan Ball-Damerow, Robert Cannings, Adolfo Cordero-Rivera, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, Paulo De Marco, Klaas-Douwe Dijkstra, Ales Dolny, Roy Van Grunsven, David Halstead, Filip Harabis, Christopher Hassall, Martin Jeanmougin, Colin Jones, Leandro Juen, Vincent Kalkman, Gabriella Kietzka, Celeste Searles Mazzacano, Albert Orr, Mary Ann Perron, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Goran Sahlen, Michael Samways, Adam Siepielski, John Simaika, Frank Suhling, Les Underhill, Erin White
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Biodiversity Conservation
Suneeti K. Jog, Jason T. Bried
Summary: This study explored the relationship between taxonomic diversity and evolutionary structure in vascular plant assemblages, finding positive correlations between ecological conservatism and native richness with average taxonomic distinctness, and a negative correlation with exotic species. However, the ambiguity and nonlinear relationship of richness suggest that it may not be a suitable bioindicator for wetlands. Further research is needed to understand how evolutionary structure plays a role in bioassessment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wade A. Boys, Adam M. Siepielski, Brenda D. Smith, Michael A. Patten, Jason T. Bried
Summary: This study combined the predictions of two machine learning algorithms to estimate the current and future distributions of two endemic dragonflies in the Ozark-Ouachita Interior Highlands region, showing the utility of these models in guiding field surveys. Future projections under climate change scenarios support maintaining current suitable areas. The results suggest that combining outputs of multiple species distribution models is a useful tool for informing the distributions of geographically limited or rare species.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
H. Resit Akcakaya, Axel Hochkirch, Jason T. Bried, Roy H. A. van Grunsven, John P. Simaika, Geert De Knijf, Sergio Henriques
Summary: Researchers argue that standardized methods for calculating population reductions should be consistently applied to assess extinction risk faced by invertebrate species, rather than relying on alternative approaches involving expert opinion. Consistent application of these methods allows for robust and objective assessments of extinction risk.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Brandon E. Allen, Ermias T. Azeria, Jason T. Bried
Summary: The study found that landscape matrix and invasion intensity were the primary drivers of functional diversity, while invasion intensity was influenced by physicochemistry and functional diversity. The trait-environment patterns clearly separated wetlands by invasion status, with uninvaded wetlands surrounded by lowland conifers and stress-tolerant traits, and invaded wetlands containing traits associated with disturbance, high resource availability, and reproduction rates.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jason T. Bried, Annika Vilmi
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and opportunities of dispersal mass effects in applied metacommunity ecology. The authors propose a new detection framework and test its applicability on a stream diatom survey. They find evidence of mass effects in the diatom groups, but due to data uncertainties, they suggest an alternate framework for more precise and robust detection.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jason T. Bried, Tommi S. Fouts, Suneeti K. Jog
Summary: This study investigated the potential existence of floristic quality indicator species in wetlands, identifying candidate indicators for high floristic quality depressional wetlands. While some indicators showed promise, there were shortcomings in certain criteria, suggesting further research in other regions is necessary to determine the usefulness of indicator species in practice.
Article
Ecology
Jason T. Bried, Suneeti K. Jog
Summary: Nonnative species can limit floristic quality scores, affecting wetland restoration and ecological health goals. However, their impact may be less significant in multimetric situations.
Article
Ecology
Varina E. Crisfield, Cari D. Ficken, Brandon E. Allen, Suneeti K. Jog, Jason T. Bried
Summary: Biological indicators are commonly used to evaluate ecosystem condition, but their use is often constrained by the availability of species-specific indicator values. This study tests the potential of approximating missing bioindicator values using publicly accessible trait data. The results show consistency between trait values and expert-assigned ecological conservatism scores (C-scores), suggesting traits can be used to predict C-scores.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Jason T. Bried
Summary: The study conducted in a sand prairie-savanna wetscape in Illinois revealed a high diversity of odonate species and highlighted the importance of wetland networks for aquatic insects. Different types of sites within the wetscape contributed significantly to beta diversity, with breeding occurrences playing a key role. The distribution and abundance of various odonate species in the area were found to be influenced by spatial and temporal factors, resulting in the classification of common, uncommon, and rare species across the wetscape.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ODONATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jason T. Bried, Tommi S. Fouts, Suneeti K. Jog
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2019)