Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jinwen Liu, Xiujuan Yan, Xinyuan Song, Jiamei Zhang, Donghui Wu, Meixiang Gao
Summary: The study investigated the spatial distribution pattern of field insect communities and found that the structure and functional groups of the insect communities change dynamically with time, although maintaining a relatively high and stable level within the 400 x 400 m plot. The research collected a total of 6085 samples of corn farmland insects, providing valuable insights for pest control in the spring corn area of Northeast China.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vera M. A. Zizka, Jan Koschorreck, Collins C. Khan, Jonas J. Astrin
Summary: Human-induced biodiversity loss and changes in community composition are major challenges. Molecular methods provide tools for biodiversity assessments and ESBs can play a crucial role in long-term storage of environmental samples, especially when cooperating with Biodiversity Biobanks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hankyu Kim, Brenda C. McComb, Sarah J. K. Frey, David M. Bell, Matthew G. Betts
Summary: Complex forest structure and vegetation diversity in old-growth forests can provide microclimatic advantages to some animal populations, helping to mitigate the negative effects of climate warming. Conservation of old-growth forests or their characteristics in managed forests is important for the protection of breeding bird populations.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Henry S. Pollock, Judith D. Toms, Corey E. Tarwater, Thomas J. Benson, James R. Karr, Jeffrey D. Brawn
Summary: A 44-year population study of a Neotropical understory bird assemblage in a protected forest reserve in central Panama revealed that among 57 resident species analyzed, only 2 showed an increase in abundance while 40 species exhibited declines, with severe losses in estimated abundance. These declines were independent of ecological factors or phylogenetic affiliation, indicating widespread and alarming trends of tropical bird declines in intact forests. Understanding the underlying ecological mechanisms driving these declines is identified as a pressing conservation priority.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roger Puig-Girones, Joan Real
Summary: The selection of biological indicators in scientific literature is often not systematic and fails to consider the complex interactions between biodiversity components. This study presents a quantitative methodology that incorporates multidisciplinary information to assess and select appropriate methods and indicators for monitoring local biodiversity. The methodology focuses on ecological levels, biological interactions, and functional guilds, and includes an iterative selection process.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mariusz Galka, Angelica Feurdean, Thomas G. Sim, Kazimierz Tobolski, Liene Aunina, Karina Apolinarska
Summary: Spring-fed fens with calcareous substrates are unique biodiversity islands hosting endangered plants. Long-term paleoecological studies provide insights into wetland ecosystem development and preservation, highlighting the importance of protection measures in the face of human activities and climate change.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sukyoung Yun, Won Sang Lee, Robert P. Dziak, Lauren Roche, Haruyoshi Matsumoto, Tai-Kwan Lau, Angela Sremba, David K. Mellinger, Joseph H. Haxel, Seung-Goo Kang, Jong Kuk Hong, Yongcheol Park
Summary: By deploying long-term, continuously recording passive-acoustic sensors in the ocean, insights into sound sources related to ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions, and biological and human activities can be gained, which all contribute to shaping ocean soundscapes. In polar regions, changing ocean climate is likely contributing to seasonal and long-term variation in cryogenic sounds, adding complexity to these soundscapes. Additionally, passive acoustic recordings provide opportunities to measure biodiversity by classifying spectral characteristics of marine mammals, aiding in understanding spatiotemporal changes in the Southern Ocean and cryosphere.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin-Le Lin, Yoko Kumon, Kazuya Inoue, Naoko Tobari, Mianqiang Xue, Kiyotaka Tsunemi, Akihiko Terada
Summary: The study investigates the relationship between reactive nitrogen compounds (Nrs) deposition and plant diversity loss in Japan through analyzing long-term nationwide monitoring data. The findings indicate that there is a correlation between increased atmospheric Nrs deposition and plant species loss, with some monitoring sites showing decreased annual Nrs deposition while others showing increased deposition and corresponding plant species loss.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
F. Samu, E. Szita, E. Botos, J. Simon, N. Galle-Szpisjak, R. Galle
Summary: There is limited data on recent trends in arthropod groups other than insects, such as spiders, despite evidence of widespread insect decline. This study observed changes in a spider community over a 23-year period in an alfalfa field and its margin. Spider abundance decreased significantly, while species richness and characteristics remained largely unchanged. The population decline suggests a reduction of spider populations at landscape and regional scales.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Kang Yang, Sungwon Kim, Joel B. Harley
Summary: This paper investigates the effectiveness of joint compression and denoising strategies using realistic, long-term guided wave structural health monitoring data. It explores how to optimize data collection and algorithms to utilize guided wave data for compression, denoising, and damage detection.
STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simone Marini, Federico Bonofiglio, Lorenzo Paolo Corgnati, Andrea Bordone, Stefano Schiaparelli, Andrea Peirano
Summary: Antarctica is a remote place where it is difficult to observe underwater organisms, but a valuable dataset can be established through monitoring and manual annotation of images to study the long-term dynamics of Antarctic underwater fauna.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
A. A. Thasun Amarasinghe, Chairunas A. Putra, Sujan M. Henkanaththegedara, Asri A. Dwiyahreni, Nurul L. Winarni, Sunaryo, Chris Margules, Jatna Supriatna
Summary: The survey of the herpetofauna in West Bali National Park identified 30 species including endangered and vulnerable ones. Highest biodiversity was observed in the moist forest, while the abandoned teak plantation showed extremely low diversity and abundance. Certain species were identified as potential indicators of environmental deterioration.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Angela Echeverry-Galvis, Pabla Lozano Ramirez, Juan David Amaya-Espinel
Summary: The lack of long-term studies on urban biodiversity response is a significant knowledge gap. Most of the information on urban birds comes from short-term studies in the northern hemisphere. However, a long-term dataset from the Christmas Bird Count reveals trends in bird community diversity and spatial distribution in urban areas in Colombia for the period of 2001-2018. The inventory identifies 464 bird species and shows the importance of certain habitats for avifauna conservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kosuke Nakanishi, Hiroyuki Yokomizo, Keiichi Fukaya, Taku Kadoya, Shin-ichiro S. Matsuzaki, Jun Nishihiro, Ayato Kohzu, Takehiko I. Hayashi
Summary: This study used causal impact analysis to evaluate the effects of extreme water-level drawdowns on water quality in Lake Biwa, Japan. The results showed that the timing and magnitude of the extreme drawdowns had different impacts on transparency in different basins of the lake.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liu Yang, Qingxin Chen, Shenglong Gan, Qiang Guo, Jie Zhang, Huatang Zhang, Yusheng Xie, Hanyue Xiao, Wanhe Wang, Hongyan Sun
Summary: The study introduced a new AIE-based probe QM-Fe for detecting Fe2+ with promising potential for applications. The probe exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity towards Fe2+ in aqueous solution, and demonstrated superior performance in detecting endogenous and exogenous Fe2+ in living cells compared to the ACQ probe DCM-Fe.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muneeb M. Musthafa, Fauziah Abdullah, Ana Paola Martinez-Falcon, Mark de Bruyn
Summary: This study assessed the spatial distribution and elevational diversity of beetles in mountain ecosystems in Malaysia. A total of 9628 beetles belonging to 879 different species were collected, with the highest diversity in Chamah Highland. The study identified characteristic species associated with habitat conditions and provided guidelines for conservation efforts in Malaysia based on the alpha and beta diversity patterns observed in the sampled mountains.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Holly V. Nelson, Greta J. Frankham, Viyanna Leo, Jennifer R. Anson, Mark D. B. Eldridge, Mark de Bruyn
Summary: The study reveals that the long-nosed bandicoot population in northern Sydney exhibits significant genetic divergence, with three distinct populations corresponding to different geographic locations. The North Head population shows significant genetic differentiation from other populations in northern Sydney and maintains relatively stable levels of genetic diversity over time.
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Luke E. Holman, Mark de Bruyn, Simon Creer, Gary Carvalho, Julie Robidart, Marc Rius
Summary: This study utilized environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to explore the biodiversity of marine organisms and found remarkably consistent biogeographic structure across different kingdoms of life. The main drivers of these patterns were environmental conditions and to a lesser extent, anthropogenic stressors. Additionally, animals displayed biogeographic patterns suggesting regional biotic homogenization.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Mathew Seymour, Francois K. Edwards, Bernard J. Cosby, Iliana Bista, Peter M. Scarlett, Francesca L. Brailsford, Helen C. Glanville, Mark de Bruyn, Gary R. Carvalho, Simon Creer
Summary: The study compared eDNA and traditional sampling methods to assess biodiversity, finding that eDNA has higher temporal and spatial resolution. Seasonality has a significant impact on community richness, with regional resource availability driving community formation.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lincoln F. Macgregor, Matthew Greenlees, Mark de Bruyn, Richard Shine
Summary: Geographical variation in abiotic and biotic conditions can significantly affect the rate of invasive species expansion. The colonization of cane toads in Australia has been extensively researched, with a focus on tropical regions rather than cooler climates. The spread of toads in New South Wales has been slower in cooler regions, with the expansion of their range mainly influenced by dry, warm weather conditions.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristine Bohmann, Vasco Elbrecht, Christian Caroe, Iliana Bista, Florian Leese, Michael Bunce, Douglas W. Yu, Mathew Seymour, Alex J. Dumbrell, Simon Creer
Summary: Metabarcoding of DNA from environmental or bulk samples is a valuable tool for biodiversity research, but different experimental strategies have their own advantages, challenges, and limitations. Ensuring data reliability is crucial for practitioners using this method.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rashnat Moushomi, Gregory Wilgar, Gary Carvalho, Simon Creer, Mathew Seymour
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Jun Yang, Xiaowei Zhang, Xiaowei Jin, Mathew Seymour, Catherine Richter, Ramiro Logares, Jong Seong Khim, Katy Klymus
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Luke E. Holman, Shirley Parker-Nance, Mark de Bruyn, Simon Creer, Gary Carvalho, Marc Rius
Summary: The combined methodological approach effectively detected spatial and temporal variation in genetic composition and range size of non-native species, which is crucial for their management and conservation.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michelle Chua, Simon Y. W. Ho, Clive R. McMahon, Ian D. Jonsen, Mark de Bruyn
Summary: This study combined genetic and animal tracking data to investigate the mitochondrial haplotype diversity, natal source populations, and movement behaviors of southern elephant seals at Davis Base. The majority of seals originated from breeding populations in the South Atlantic Ocean and South Indian Ocean, while the Macquarie Island population is declining.
Article
Ecology
Mathew Seymour, Antony Smith
Summary: The ability to monitor species quickly is crucial for resource management and conservation. Current monitoring practices for fish species are often ineffective due to limitations. In response, environmental DNA (eDNA) methods are being developed to meet the growing demands of regulators and managers. This study applied and tested the effectiveness of eDNA for surveying Arctic char populations in north Wales. The results showed that eDNA sampling is an effective method for assessing Arctic char populations and estimating population densities.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Brenda L. Hall, Paul L. Koch, Carlo Baroni, Maria Cristina Salvatore, A. Rus Hoelzel, Mark de Bruyn, Andreanna J. Welch
Summary: Prediction of future ice-sheet behavior in Antarctica and its contribution to sea-level rise relies on understanding how the ice sheet responds to a warm climate. Past warm episodes provide insight into the ice sheet's tolerance to climate change. This study presents a record of past ocean temperature and sea-ice change derived from southern elephant seal occupation sites.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Antony Smith, Nigel Milner, Alexander Papadopoulos, Mathew Seymour, Gary Carvahlo
Summary: This study used swim-up traps at a lake in the United Kingdom to investigate the timing of fry emergence and its association with habitat for Arctic charr. The first emergence occurred in early March and peak numbers were observed in the following weeks. Fry density was negatively correlated with substrate particle size, water depth, and aquatic plant cover. The swim-up traps were found to be effective and non-destructive for assessing spawning sites for this threatened species.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emily Humble, Jane Hosegood, Gary Carvalho, Mark de Bruyn, Simon Creer, Guy M. W. Stevens, Amelia Armstrong, Ramon Bonfil, Mark Deakos, Daniel Fernando, Niv Froman, Lauren R. Peel, Stephen Pollett, Alessandro Ponzo, Joshua D. Stewart, Sabine Wintner, Rob Ogden
Summary: Understanding population connectivity and genetic diversity is crucial for conservation, but it remains challenging for globally threatened marine megafauna. This study uses a comparative framework to investigate the genetic differentiation and diversity of manta rays, revealing higher connectivity and heterozygosity in oceanic manta rays. The findings also emphasize the potential impact of fisheries on population dynamics.