Article
Ecology
Adam J. Reed, Jasmin A. Godbold, Martin Solan, Laura J. Grange
Summary: Climate-induced changes in the Arctic are affecting ecosystems rapidly, but the impact on species persistence and distribution remains poorly understood. Studying two species in the Barents Sea, it was found that there are periodic recruitment failures in populations at different latitudes.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Songbao Zou, Rao Fu, Huiwen Deng, Qianqian Zhang, Eleni Gentekaki, Jun Gong
Summary: This research investigates the relationships between ribotypic and phenotypic traits of four protist species at different life cycle stages and temperatures. The study reveals unique relationships between ribosomal DNA copy numbers and cell volumes among different species, with rDNA copy number being a better predictor of growth rate at a given temperature. Additionally, the presence of multiple rDNA and rRNA variants per cell, influenced by encystment and temperature, highlights the complexity of protist diversity and community structure interpretation.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Matthew E. Nielsen, Soren Nylin, Christer Wiklund, Karl Gotthard
Summary: Photoperiod is a common cue for seasonal plasticity and phenology, but climate change can create cue-environment mismatches. We tested for climate change-associated evolution of photoperiod-cued seasonal life history plasticity in Pararge aegeria by replicating common garden experiments conducted 30 years ago. We found evidence for evolutionary change in the larval reaction norm, but not in the pupal reaction norm, highlighting the importance of considering the whole life cycle in understanding the impacts of climate change on phenology.
Article
Ecology
Joao Carlos Pena, Otso Ovaskainen, Ian MacGregor-Fors, Camila Palhares Teixeira, Milton Cezar Ribeiro
Summary: The urbanization process leads to changes in bird communities, with highly urbanized areas exhibiting a reduced number of bird species sharing few functional traits. However, most urban bird studies have focused on temperate cities and vegetation patches. This study investigates how urban environmental attributes modulate species occurrences and the distribution of functional traits across the streetscape of a tropical metropolis, predicting diverse trait-environment relationships but fewer species with generalist traits in highly urbanized contexts.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angela Russell, Matthew D. Taylor, Thomas C. Barnes, Daniel D. Johnson, Bronwyn M. Gillanders
Summary: This study examined the migration patterns of adult Mulloway between estuarine and coastal marine habitats using otolith chemical profiles. The results showed that the majority of fish migrated between the habitats, while a smaller proportion remained in either the estuary or the marine habitat.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Pawel Jaloszynski
Summary: The egg, all three larval instars, and pupa of the cucujoid beetle species Monotoma (s. str.) testacea Motschulsky are described in this study. Lab-reared adults and larvae were fed on baker's yeast, enabling successful breeding of multiple generations. Various morphological characteristics and developmental timelines were outlined for the different life stages of these beetles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raphaelle Descoteaux, Elizaveta Ershova, Owen S. Wangensteen, Kim Praebel, Paul E. Renaud, Finlo Cottier, Bodil A. Bluhm
Summary: This study investigated the taxonomic composition and seasonal distribution of meroplankton in the Barents Sea, finding a high diversity of species yearround with abundance peaking in August and November. Different species dominated larval abundance and taxon diversity across the Polar Front, with higher total abundance in the south and greater taxon richness in the north. New knowledge on seasonal patterns of meroplanktonic species has implications for understanding environment-biotic interactions in the changing Arctic.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Thassya C. dos Santos Schmidt, Doug E. Hay, Svein Sundby, Jennifer A. Devine, Guomundur J. Oskarsson, Aril Slotte, Mark J. Wuenschel, Dmitry Lajus, Arne Johannessen, Cindy J. G. van Damme, Rikke H. Bucholtz, Olav S. Kjesbu
Summary: The study extensively reviewed the life-history traits of Pacific and Atlantic herring populations, finding that body size of Pacific herring increased with latitude, while the pattern was inconsistent for Atlantic herring. Atlantic herring summer and autumn spawners produced many small eggs compared to spring spawners, aligning with findings from decades ago.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kun Guo, Xiang-Mo Li, Yan-Qing Wu, Yan-Fu Qu, Xiang Ji
Summary: The study of female reproductive traits of the red-banded wolf snake (Lycodon rufozonatus) in Zhejiang, East China over four years showed that postpartum body mass, clutch mass, and egg size were significantly greater in 2010 compared to other years, after accounting for female size. Contrary to traditional views, females did not trade off egg size against number.
Article
Physiology
Christopher L. Reyes-Giler, Brooke E. Benson, Morgan Levy, Xuqing Chen, Anthony Pires, Jan A. Pechenik, Sarah W. Davies
Summary: The study shows that the common slipper shell snail, Crepidula fornicata, exhibits strong resilience to ocean acidification (OA), with transcriptomic plasticity playing a key role in this resilience. Under hypoxic conditions, C. fornicata larvae did not exhibit reduced growth, but took longer to metamorphose. Carry-over effects from larval OA conditions had an impact on juvenile individuals, particularly under more severe OA conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Miriam Montserrat Ferrer, Marilyn Vasquez-Cruz, Tania Hernandez-Hernandez, Sara V. Good
Summary: This study classified and analyzed angiosperm families based on their species richness and found differences in diversity among different families. Families with low species richness often lack diverse traits and have a narrow distribution range, while families with high species richness have advantages in floral traits, life history, and pollination/dispersal methods.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
John Stewart, Ashley M. Fowler, Nicholas M. Meadows, Daniel D. Johnson
Summary: The red gurnard is an important coastal benthic fish in the Indo-West Pacific, with limited biological knowledge outside of New Zealand. A study conducted in New South Wales found that the growth and reproductive characteristics of the red gurnard in NSW were similar to those in New Zealand, despite differences in spawning periods and size-at-maturity.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pierre-Luc Chagnon
Summary: Traits play a crucial role in species' responses to environmental filters and their influence on ecosystem functions. Recently, there has been increasing interest in applying trait-based approaches to fungi, which control numerous biogeochemical processes. Defining fungal traits is a challenge, especially at the individual scale, but studying fungal communities can provide valuable insights into trait-based ecology.
Review
Plant Sciences
Gabrielle Lebbink, Anita C. Risch, Martin Schuetz, Jennifer Firn
Summary: Despite the impact of vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores on plants, their studies are often conducted separately due to fundamental differences in their ecology and evolution. This synthesis of literature aimed to understand the plant traits examined and their response to, and effect on, the two groups of herbivores, and to identify knowledge gaps. The findings suggest underrepresentation of invertebrate-focused research, research in the Southern Hemisphere, and research on nondomesticated herbivores. Differences in study focus and traits examined restrict the comparison between vertebrate and invertebrate herbivore guilds.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Toshiaki Yamamoto, Shigeru Kitanishi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of paternal life-history form and egg size on offspring life-history traits in masu salmon. The results showed that egg size was related to early-life body size of the offspring, while paternal life-history form had no effect. Additionally, the study found that the movement of offspring within the tributary differed between males and females, but was not influenced by egg size or paternal life-history form. The researchers concluded that environmental conditions play a more significant role than parental genetic effects in shaping offspring life-history traits.
Article
Entomology
Xue-Jing Wang, Chun-Sen Ma
Summary: Laboratory insect rearing provides reliable insect samples for research, but current studies often overlook the potential rapid evolution of laboratory populations. This study compares the demography of laboratory and field populations and finds differences in their adaptability to different temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiu-Jing Shen, Li-Jun Cao, Jin-Cui Chen, Li-Jun Ma, Jia-Xu Wang, Ary A. Hoffmann, Shu-Jun Wei
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and distribution pattern of resistance mutations in the diamondback moth (DBM) across China. The results showed a widespread distribution of resistance alleles in DBM populations, with some mutations near fixation and others less common or absent in most populations. The frequency of resistance alleles remained relatively stable among different years, although there was a decrease in the frequency of certain mutations. Principal component analysis revealed clustering of immigrant populations with other populations, indicating a migration pattern from the Sichuan area of southwestern China. The study also found that most resistant mutations deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, suggesting the influence of heterogeneous selection pressures on resistance mutations.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Jeffrey A. Harvey, Kevin Tougeron, Rieta Gols, Robin Heinen, Mariana Abarca, Paul K. Abram, Yves Basset, Matty Berg, Carol Boggs, Jacques Brodeur, Pedro Cardoso, Jetske G. de Boer, Geert R. De Snoo, Charl Deacon, Jane E. Dell, Nicolas Desneux, Michael E. Dillon, Grant A. Duffy, Lee A. Dyer, Jacintha Ellers, Anahi Espindola, James Fordyce, Matthew L. Forister, Caroline Fukushima, Matthew J. G. Gage, Carlos Garcia-Robledo, Claire Gely, Mauro Gobbi, Caspar Hallmann, Thierry Hance, John Harte, Axel Hochkirch, Christian Hof, Ary A. Hoffmann, Joel G. Kingsolver, Greg P. A. Lamarre, William F. Laurance, Blas Lavandero, Simon R. Leather, Philipp Lehmann, Cecile Le Lann, Margarita M. Lopez-Uribe, Chun-Sen Ma, Gang Ma, Joffrey Moiroux, Lucie Monticelli, Chris Nice, Paul J. Ode, Sylvain Pincebourde, William J. Ripple, Melissah Rowe, Michael J. Samways, Arnaud Sentis, Alisha A. Shah, Nigel Stork, John S. Terblanche, Madhav P. Thakur, Matthew B. Thomas, Jason M. Tylianakis, Joan Van Baaren, Martijn Van de Pol, Wim H. Van der Putten, Hans Van Dyck, Wilco C. E. P. Verberk, David L. Wagner, Wolfgang W. Weisser, William C. Wetzel, H. Arthur Woods, Kris A. G. Wyckhuys, Steven L. Chown
Summary: Climate warming is a serious anthropogenic stress on the environment, exacerbating the harmful effects of other threats and potentially threatening species preservation and ecosystem services provided by biodiversity. Insects, as central components of many ecosystems, are highly affected by climate change, with effects on physiology, behavior, distribution, and interactions, as well as extreme events.
ECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Xuefen Xu, Ary A. A. Hoffmann, Paul A. A. Umina, Samantha E. E. Ward, Marianne P. P. Coquilleau, Mallik B. B. Malipatil, Peter M. M. Ridland
Summary: Three polyphagous pest species have invaded Australia, causing damage to horticultural crops. This study identified 14 parasitoid species using molecular and morphological data, including five adventive eulophid wasps and two braconid species. The findings provide valuable information for controlling leafminers.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Paul. A. A. Umina, Leo McGrane, Joshua. A. A. Thia, Evatt Chirgwin, Ary. A. A. Hoffmann
Summary: Resistance to pesticides in the agricultural pest mite Halotydeus destructor has been validated through field experiments after being identified in laboratory bioassays. Results showed that resistance to the organophosphate chlorpyrifos was significantly higher than resistance to omethoate. While both chemicals effectively controlled pesticide-susceptible populations of H. destructor in field trials, chlorpyrifos was substantially less effective against a resistant mite population, while omethoate remained effective. Additionally, two non-pesticide treatments were found to be ineffective in controlling H. destructor in field conditions.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Edward Tsyrlin, Melissa Carew, Ary A. Hoffmann, Simon Linke, Rhys A. Coleman
Summary: Family-level identification is commonly used for monitoring freshwater macroinvertebrates, but its effectiveness in reflecting regional biodiversity patterns in Australia is untested. This study compared family-level and species-level datasets for freshwater insects in Melbourne, Australia. The results showed a positive relationship between family and species richness, but the family-level dataset underestimated the sampling effort needed to accurately reflect species diversity and overlooked regionally rare species. It is recommended to include species-level identification in monitoring programs to understand regional biodiversity patterns and conservation priorities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yuan-Jie Li, Chun-Sen Ma, Yi Yan, David Renault, Herve Colinet
Summary: Insects are experiencing unprecedented thermal stress due to changes in temperature extremes, and understanding their molecular responses to this stress is crucial. This study compares the heat and cold tolerance of three cereal aphid species and finds differences in their molecular stress responses, potentially explaining changes in their relative abundance.
JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Xue Bai, Xue-Jing Wang, Chun-Sen Ma, Gang Ma
Summary: Predicting animals' heat-avoidance behaviors is crucial for them to cope with frequent heat events under climate warming. However, there is a lack of research on heat-avoidance behaviors despite the abundance of eco-physiological data related to thermal tolerance and sensitivity. This discrepancy makes it challenging to connect physiological traits to heat-avoidance behavior.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Yuan-Jie Li, Si-Yang Chen, Lisa Bjerregaard Jorgensen, Johannes Overgaard, David Renault, Herve Colinet, Chun-Sen Ma
Summary: By studying the survival capabilities of aphids under high and low temperature conditions, it was found that there are differences in temperature tolerance among different species and growth stages. Warmer regions have higher risks of heat injury, while colder regions have higher risks of cold injury. These research findings are important for predicting the impact of climate change on the population dynamics and community structure of small insects.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Bing-Xin Wang, Anouschka R. R. Hof, Kevin D. Matson, Frank van Langevelde, Chun-Sen Ma
Summary: In this study, CLIMEX models were used to predict the distribution of major cereal pests of the Sitobion grain aphid complex under future climate scenarios. The study found that the potential risk areas of these pests are projected to increase from 41.3% to 53.3% of the global land mass, with expansion in North America, Europe, most of Asia, and Oceania, and contraction in South America, Africa, and Australia. The availability of host plants and the application of irrigation were also identified as factors influencing the distribution of the pests. These findings provide valuable insights for agricultural policymakers, farmers, and stakeholders in developing effective management practices.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chaoxue Wang, Yuanzhao Wang, Gang Ma, Genqing Bian, Chunsen Ma
Summary: A grape disease identification model based on improved YOLOXS (GFCD-YOLOXS) is proposed to achieve real-time detection of grape diseases in field conditions. The model utilizes a dataset of 11,056 grape disease images in 15 categories, obtained from pre-processed original images provided by the State Key Laboratory of Plant Pest Biology data center. The algorithm improves YOLOXS by adding the FOCUS module and introducing CBAM and double residual edge at the prediction end, resulting in superior identification accuracy of 99.10% compared to relevant authoritative literature.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meng-Jia Lau, Shuai Nie, Qiong Yang, Lawrence G. Harshman, Cungui Mao, Nicholas A. Williamson, Ary A. Hoffmann
Summary: We analyzed the lipid composition of female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes at different time points during feeding and reproduction. The abundance of lipids showed two temporal increases, with more than 80% of lipids identified during feeding and from 16 to 30 hours after blood meal. Certain lipids, such as phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, cardiolipin, hexosylceramide, and lyso-phosphatidic acid, exhibited a strong temporal pattern during the second peak. Different patterns of change were observed in lyso-glycerophospholipids, with some membrane lipids showing little change and signaling lipids showing a significant increase. Our findings suggest that specific lipids play a role in the reproductive process of Ae. aegypti, particularly in the formation and growth of ovarian follicles.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas L. Schmidt, Nancy M. Endersby-Harshman, Nina Kurucz, William Pettit, Vicki L. Krause, Gerhard Ehlers, Mutizwa Odwell Muzari, Bart J. Currie, Ary A. Hoffmann
Summary: Biosecurity strategies for invasive pests can benefit from genomic databanks to trace incursions. This study used deep learning methods to trace mosquito incursions in Australia and found high precision even with limited genetic differentiation and samples collected generations ago. PCAs performed poorly for tracing when drift effects were strong. Targeted assays provided additional information on the origin of the mosquitoes. The study highlights the value of genomic databanks for long-term and diverse biological conditions.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wanzhen Liu, Xue Xia, Ary A. Hoffmann, Yamei Ding, Ji-Chao Fang, Hui Yu
Summary: This study discovered novel Wolbachia strains in a pollinator species through genome sequencing, investigated their phylogenetic relationship and cytoplasmic incompatibility, and identified mobile genetic elements and metabolic genes. The findings provide important resources for further research on Wolbachia-pollinator-host plant interactions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
John G. Black, Anthony R. J. van Rooyen, Dean Heinze, Robbie Gaffney, Ary A. Hoffmann, Thomas L. Schmidt, Andrew R. Weeks
Summary: Identifying and analysing isolated populations is crucial for conservation. This study investigates the genetic structure and individual heterozygosity patterns of the eastern barred bandicoot in Tasmania, Australia. The findings reveal isolated populations undergoing significant genetic drift and multiple fine-scale differentiation regions. The study also highlights variations in individual heterozygosity within populations and spatial patterns of heterozygosity.
