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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marine Robuchon, Sandrine Pavoine, Simon Veron, Giacomo Delli, Daniel P. Faith, Andrea Mandrici, Roseli Pellens, Gregoire Dubois, Boris Leroy
Summary: This study identifies priority species/areas for conserving global mammalian phylogenetic diversity based on targeting net positive outcomes in future projected biodiversity. The research highlights the difference between priority species/areas and loss-significant species/areas, while also emphasizing the lack of protection for these newly-identified species/areas.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Adriana Vella, Clare Marie Mifsud, Denis Magro, Noel Vella
Summary: This study presents the first outcomes of a DNA barcode reference library for lepidopteran species from Malta, demonstrating the ability of DNA barcoding to discriminate between different species and highlighting the unique genetic diversity found on the central Mediterranean islands.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Carlos E. Gonzalez-Orozco, Mauricio Parra-Quijano
Summary: Phylogenetic diversity (PD) is a crucial measure for conservation planning, taking into account the relationships among species. This study in Colombia highlights the need for using PD-based metrics to identify new areas with high PD and endemism among crop wild relatives for effective conservation strategies.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Huanhuan Xie, Yigong Tang, Jiao Fu, Xiulian Chi, Weihua Du, Dimitar Dimitrov, Jianquan Liu, Zhenxiang Xi, Jianyong Wu, Xiaoting Xu
Summary: In this study, the diversity patterns of Magnoliaceae species in China were explored using multiple diversity indices and algorithms. The results identified diversity hotspots and conservation gaps, providing a scientific basis for the conservation of Magnoliaceae in the future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Anabela Silveira De Oliveira, Rodrigo Correa Pontes
Summary: Based on field surveys and review of literature, we discovered a new interesting species of Parodia, named Parodia hofackeriana, from rocky areas in the southwest region of Rio Grande do Sul. This study provides information on its geographic distribution, phenology, habitat, conservation, and morphological affinities with related species.
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Plant Sciences
Diego Rafael Gonzaga, Dieter Liebsch, Mathias Erich Engels
Summary: Based on living collections and herbarium specimens, the researchers describe a new species, Arrojadoa flava, which is considered endemic to the Brazilian Caatinga. The study provides information on its morphology compared to similar taxa, as well as its geographical distribution, phenology, habitat, conservation status, and includes original photographs. The conservation assessment classifies it as Data Deficient (DD) according to IUCN criteria.
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Plant Sciences
Diego Rafael Gonzaga, Eduardo Pinheiro Fernandez, Lucas Moraes, Luiz Menini Neto, Ariane Luna Peixoto
Summary: The new species Arthrocereus grandiflorus sp. nov. is described based on field surveys and data analysis. It is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, with its two subpopulations found in Diamantina, Minas Gerais State. The species is classified as Critically Endangered according to IUCN criteria, and studies provide detailed morphological descriptions and conservation status evaluations.
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Mathematical & Computational Biology
Tuan Nguyen, Robert Malina, Ilias Mokas, Antonis Papakonstantinou, Orestes Polyzos, Maarten P. M. Vanhove
Summary: While the influence of human perception on species conservation is important, the mechanisms underlying human perception are still not well understood. To address this, the World Archives of Species Perception project has been introduced, aiming to create the first systematic database to study human perception of floral and faunal diversity on a global scale. The project includes animal and plant surveys, covering a significant number of evaluated species. Data from the survey will be made available after 24 months of publication.
DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Hamid Moazzeni, Mohammad Mahmoodi, Mohammad Jafari, Gerald M. Schneeweiss, Jalil Noroozi
Summary: Although the mountains in South-West Asia are a global biodiversity hotspot, the biodiversity in the alpine and subnival zones is still poorly understood. This study analyzed morphological and molecular data to reveal the restricted distribution of Aethionema umbellatum in southwestern Iran, while populations from central and western Iran belong to new species, A. alpinum and A. zagricum, respectively. The study emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts in the poorly known alpine flora of the Irano-Anatolian region.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Nawal Shrestha, Achyut Tiwari, Prakash Kumar Paudel
Summary: The rate of species extinction has accelerated due to human-induced global changes, and establishing protected areas is a viable solution. Systematic conservation planning has maximized conservation output, but more focus is needed on non-charismatic species and phylogenetic diversity for better ecosystem health and risk prevention of extinction.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Ecology
Friederike C. Bolam, Jorge Ahumada, H. Resit Akcakaya, Thomas M. Brooks, Wendy Elliott, Sean Hoban, Louise Mair, David Mallon, Philip J. K. McGowan, Domitilla Raimondo, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Dilys Roe, Mary B. Seddon, Xiaoli Shen, Simon N. Stuart, James E. M. Watson, Stuart H. M. Butchart
Summary: Preventing human-induced extinctions requires policy commitments to implement targeted recovery actions for threatened species, in addition to comprehensive efforts to mitigate threats to species.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Fisheries
Carlison Silva-Oliveira, Andre L. Colares Canto, Frank Raynner V. Ribeiro
Summary: A new species of Knodus from the Rio Cupari, a tributary of the Rio Tapajos, is described. It shares a unique characteristic of uni-tricuspid teeth with another species in the genus. However, it differs in terms of color pattern and morphology. This finding provides additional evidence for the ichthyofaunal endemism in the lower Rio Tapajos basin.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Hong Truong Luu, Quoc Hung Duong, Khac Quyet Le, Che-Wei Lin
Summary: Two new species of Begonia found in northern Vietnam, B. yentuensis and B. khaucaensis, are described. The species have similarities with other Begonia species but have distinct differences in characteristics such as petiole length, leaf shape, number of tepals, and fusion of filaments.
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Plant Sciences
Thanh Son Hoang, Che-wei Lin
Summary: Begonia sect. Coelocentrum, a diverse section of the genus with a Sino-Vietnamese distribution, is studied in this paper. A new species, Begonia wiformis, is described and illustrated, and it is characterized by its elongated sto-lons, subglabrous lamina with a velvety texture adaxially, bracts with a denticulate margin, and a zygomorphic androecium. Furthermore, the occurrence of Begonia filiformis, a species previously known only from China, is reported for the first time in Vietnam.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Andrey S. Erst, Shukherdorj Baasanmunkh, Zagarjav Tsegmed, Khurelpurev Oyundelger, Mathew T. Sharples, Batlai Oyuntsetseg, Denis A. Krivenko, Irina I. Gureyeva, Roman R. Romanets, Alexander A. Kuznetsov, Alexey A. Kechaykin, Alexander I. Shmakov, Svetlana Yu. Maltseva, Tatiana Erst, Wei Wang, Hee-Young Gil, Hyeok Jae Choi
Summary: The Altai Mountains in Central and North Asia are home to a diverse range of endemic vascular plants. This study assessed the conservation status of these plants, analyzed their distribution patterns, and identified areas in need of protection. The results showed that a significant number of endemic species are potentially threatened, with hotspots of endemism found in high elevations of the Russian Altai and Kazakh Altai.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)