Article
Ecology
Jerome Belliard, Sarah Beslagic, Julien Boucault, Amandine Zahm
Summary: The introduction of non-native fish species in the Seine River basin has been increasing since the 13th century, with a significant acceleration starting from the mid-19th century. Currently, 46% of the recorded fish species in the basin are non-native. Over the past three decades, there has been a continuous increase in the number and abundance of non-native species within local fish communities.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenglong Xu, Qiang Yu, Fei Wang, Shi Qiu, Mingsi Ai, Jikai Zhao
Summary: This study focuses on the Yellow River Basin and uses bird communities as indicator species to identify ecological sources and construct a bird diversity protection network. The results show that bird hotspots are predominantly clustered upstream and downstream in the basin, and adding ecological stepping stones can optimize ecological connectivity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Goura Chandra Das, Surya Prasad Sharma, Sk Zeeshan Ali, Saurav Gawan, Aftab Alam Usmani, Arkojyoti Sarkar, Suyash Katdare, Ajay Rawat, Pichaimuthu Gangaimaran, Ashish Kumar Panda, Umang Agnihotri, Aishwarya Ramachandran, Srijani Guha, Shivani Barthwal, Jeyaraj Antony Johnson, Ruchi Badola, Syed Ainul Hussain
Summary: Globally, river ecosystems are threatened by human-driven exploitation and resource use. Identifying priority conservation areas using flagship and indicator species can aid in the long-term conservation of multiple species and ecological processes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jing Yang, Dong Yan, Qiuju Yang, Shouhe Gong, Zimo Shi, Qijun Qiu, Shunlin Huang, Shengfu Zhou, Maolin Hu
Summary: This study investigated the fish resources in the Fuhe River Basin, Jiangxi Province, China, and found that most fish populations in the area consist of mountain-stream species inhabiting middle-lower reaches. Several threatened species were identified, and typical species within specific groups were found to be the most distinct and dominant in their community.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fernando Mayer Pelicice, Angelo Antonio Agostinho, Alberto Akama, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Valter M. Azevedo-Santos, Marcus Vinicius Moreira Barbosa, Luis Mauricio Bini, Marcelo Fulgencio Guedes Brito, Carlos Roberto dos Anjos Candeiro, Erica Pellegrini Caramaschi, Priscilla Carvalho, Rodrigo Assis de Carvalho, Leandro Castello, Davi Borges das Chagas, Carine Cavalcante Chamon, Guarino Rinaldi Colli, Vanessa Salete Daga, Murilo Sversut Dias, Jose Alexandre Felizola Diniz Filho, Philip Fearnside, Wagner de Melo Ferreira, Diego Azevedo Zoccal Garcia, Tiago Kutter Krolow, Rodrigo Ferreira Kruger, Edgardo Manuel Latrubesse, Dilermando Pereira Lima Junior, Solange de Fatima Lolis, Fabyano Alvares Cardoso Lopes, Rafael Dias Loyola, Andre Lincoln Barroso Magalhaes, Adriana Malvasio, Paulo De Marco Jr, Pedro Ribeiro Martins, Rosana Mazzoni, Joao Carlos Nabout, Mario Luis Orsi, Andre Andrian Padial, Hasley Rodrigo Pereira, Thiago Nilton Alves Pereira, Phamela Bernardes Peronico, Miguel Petrere Jr, Renato Torres Pinheiro, Etiene Fabbrin Pires, Paulo Santos Pompeu, Thiago Costa Goncalves Portelinha, Edson Eyji Sano, Vagner Leonardo Macedo dos Santos, Paloma Helena Fernandes Shimabukuro, Idelina Gomes da Silva, Lucas Barbosa e Souza, Francisco Leonardo Tejerina-Garro, Mariana Pires de Campos Telles, Fabricio Barreto Teresa, Sidinei Magela Thomaz, Livia Helena Tonella, Ludgero Cardoso Galli Vieira, Jean Ricardo Simoes Vitule, Jansen Zuanon
Summary: The Tocantins-Araguaia Basin, one of the largest river systems in South America, is facing serious threats to its biodiversity and ecosystem services due to capital-concentrating activities. Formulating better policies is crucial to ensure the sustainability of the basin in the long term.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yajing He, Hongzhu Wang, Yongjing Zhao, Yongde Cui
Summary: Identifying biodiversity hotspots and predicting suitable habitats for macrozoobenthos in the Yangtze River Basin could aid in integrated biodiversity conservation, as demonstrated in this study analyzing the compositions and distributions of different groups. The study suggests that macrozoobenthos can serve as a good biodiversity surrogate for conservation efforts in habitats difficult to cover with large aquatic animals.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Bashir B. Tiamiyu, Boniface K. Ngarega, Xu Zhang, Huajie Zhang, Tianhui Kuang, Gui-Yun Huang, Tao Deng, Hengchang Wang
Summary: Understanding how species like Garuga forrestii have adapted to past climates provides insights into present distribution and future responses to climate change. Factors such as temperature seasonality, elevation, and precipitation of the wettest month significantly influence the species distribution, with potential threats under high-emissions scenarios in the future.
Article
Ecology
Elijah Mbandi Mkala, Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda, Vincent Okelo Wanga, Milicent Akinyi Oulo, Wyclife Agumba Oluoch, John Nzei, Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa, Wyclif Odago, Consolata Nanjala, Geoffrey Mwachala, Guang-Wan Hu, Qing-Feng Wang
Summary: This study used global circulation models to predict suitable habitat for three endangered Aloe species endemic to Kenya and Tanzania, highlighting the significant impact of climate change on their habitats.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hui Wang, Dong Xie, Peter A. Bowler, Zhangfan Zeng, Wen Xiong, Chunlong Liu
Summary: The South China Sea is a regional center of high marine and coastal biodiversity, with many non-indigenous species introduced as a result of mariculture and fisheries activities. These species have negative impacts on local biodiversity and economy, requiring increased monitoring and management efforts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
S. Buchholz, B. Seitz, A. Hiller, M. von der Lippe, I. Kowarik
Summary: The study found that dogs have some impact on the soil and biodiversity of urban dry grasslands, but it is not always negative. Dogs may facilitate biological invasions, but the relationships with general species richness or richness of endangered plant or animal species were weak.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Li Wang, Jia Fu, Xiaopan Ji, Ping Tan, Yike Li
Summary: This study analyzed the spatio-temporal variations of wilderness and identified conservation priorities based on ecosystem services, using the Lhasa River Basin in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China as an example. The results showed a persistent decline in wilderness from 1990 to 2020, with 33.56% of the remaining wilderness requiring special attention. These findings are of critical importance for future conservation strategies.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fayaz Ali, Nasrullah Khan, Arshad Mahmood Khan, Kishwar Ali, Farhat Abbas
Summary: Species distribution modelling (SDM) is an important tool for examining population range and/or niche-shift changes under current and predicted climate change. This study focuses on the distribution pattern of Monotheca buxifolia and how it may be influenced by climate change. The results show that the tree species' distribution in the study area may face considerable loss and a northward niche shift in the future.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengmeng Zhou, Jinsong Deng, Yi Lin, Linjing Zhang, Shan He, Wu Yang
Summary: This study evaluated the dynamics of sediment retention service in a large basin in China, finding that ecological conservation policies played a critical role in improving sediment retention, particularly the Green Project. The results suggest that the emerging Ecological Conservation Red Line policy could significantly reduce sediment export in the future, providing practical guidance for enhancing ecological benefits. Promoting targeted ecological protection policies and sustainable socio-economic plans are crucial for strengthening ecological security in the large basin.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phillip J. Haubrock, Paride Balzani, Rafael Macedo, Ali Serhan Tarkan
Summary: Non-native species can have significant negative impacts on the environment, economies, and human well-being. The number of newly recorded non-native species in the European Union has been increasing due to globalization and economic incentives, however, there has been a recent decrease in reporting. Despite this, the ecological and economic burden of non-native species persists.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifeng Hou, Yaning Chen, Jianli Ding, Zhi Li, Yupeng Li, Fan Sun
Summary: This paper analyzes the land use/cover change in the Tarim River Basin using remote sensing data over the past 30 years. It explores the contribution of different land conversions to the ecological environment. The results show that grassland and barren land are the main land types in the region, with an increase in cropland and a decrease in barren land over time. The conversion mainly involves grassland to other land types and other land types to barren land. The conversion of barren land to grassland and cropland has led to ecological improvement, while the conversion of grassland to cropland has caused deterioration, but with an overall improving trend. It is expected that there will be further changes in land types, leading to an overall improvement in the ecological environment. Measures such as improving land use and rationalizing the use of resources should be implemented for sustainable development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolin Dahms, Petri Kemppainen, Linda N. Zanella, Davor Zanella, Antonella Carosi, Juha Merila, Paolo Momigliano
Summary: This study focuses on the genetic differentiation and parallel evolution of three-spined stickleback populations from the Adriatic Sea compared to populations from other regions. The findings suggest that Adriatic populations are highly differentiated, of low genetic diversity and likely stem from multiple independent colonizations during the Pleistocene, despite still showing some degree of genetic parallelism.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roberta Selvaggi, Matteo Pallottini, Barbara Caldaroni, Ambrosius Josef Martin Dorr, Gabriele Magara, Paola Gravina, Luca Grispoldi, Beniamino Cenci-Goga, Enzo Goretti, Gianandrea La Porta, Antonia Concetta Elia, David Cappelletti
Summary: In this study, concentrations of essential and toxic metals in Procambarus clarkii from Lake Trasimeno were quantified. The results showed differences in metal concentrations among tissues, seasons, and gender. Essential metals accumulated in higher concentrations and showed stronger associations, especially in females. Significant differences in concentrations were observed between seasons for essential metals and silver. A seasonal toxicity index indicated that nickel contamination levels in sediments were affected by fluctuating hydrological levels of the lake.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Fagotti, Livia Lucentini, Francesca Simoncelli, Gianandrea La Porta, Leonardo Brustenga, Ilaria Bizzarri, Silvia Trio, Chiara Isidori, Ines Di Rosa, Giuseppe Di Cara
Summary: This study investigates the inflammatory role of two inducible 70-kDa Heat Shock Proteins (HSP70) in nasal mucosa cells of allergic children and their correlation to pulmonary inflammation. The results suggest that HSP70 expression and FeNO levels could predict lower airways inflammation and identify rhinitic children at risk of asthma development.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Cappelletti, Chiara Petroselli, David Mateos, Marcos Herreras, Luca Ferrero, Niccolo Losi, Asta Gregoric, Claudia Frangipani, Gianandrea La Porta, Michael Lonardi, D. G. Chernov, Alena Dekhtyareva
Summary: Airborne meteorological and aerosol measurements were conducted in Longyearbyen, providing valuable data on the vertical profiles of aerosol and meteorological properties in the Arctic. The study found that eBC and NP concentrations were higher in profiles with temperature inversions. The dataset is important for future modeling studies of Arctic pollution.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matteo Pallottini, Sarah Pagliarini, Marianna Catasti, Gianandrea La Porta, Roberta Selvaggi, Elda Gaino, Leonardo Spacone, Alessandro Maria Di Giulio, Arshad Ali, Enzo Goretti
Summary: Field sampling was conducted over a period of 17 years (2005-2021) to study the littoral macrobenthos of Lake Trasimeno. This study focused on understanding the life cycle of Chironomus plumosus, the main culprit of summer chironomid swarms that disrupt human activities near the lake. The collected specimens mainly belonged to Oligochaeta (Naididae) and Diptera (Chironomidae), with 18 chironomid taxa identified. The density of C. plumosus was not influenced by the trend of chironomid density, and the larval density of this species did not increase over the 17-year period.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matteo Pallottini, Sarah Pagliarini, Marianna Catasti, Gianandrea La Porta, Roberta Selvaggi, Elda Gaino, Leonardo Spacone, Alessandro Maria Di Giulio, Arshad Ali, Enzo Goretti
Summary: Adult non-biting pestiferous midges, primarily Chironomus plumosus, swarm over Lake Trasimeno and its surroundings in Italy during the summer season. A recent field survey revealed a macrobenthic community dominated by Chironomidae and Oligochaeta, with C. plumosus as the most abundant species. Compared to a previous survey, the density of C. plumosus has increased significantly, especially in the central area of the lake. This central region, constituting 90% of the lake's total surface area, serves as the primary source of the annoying midge swarms that affect residents and tourists.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Livia Lucentini, Patrick Brunet-Lecomte, Leonardo Brustenga, Gianandrea La Porta, Angelo Barili, Angela Gaggi, Sergio Gentili, Armando Nappi, Andrea Maria Paci
Summary: This study found that skulls with a dental morphology suggestive of a specific species of vole were collected from owl pellets in Central Italy. However, genetic analysis confirmed that these voles actually belonged to a different species common in Northwest Italy. This study highlights the importance of integrative taxonomy and suggests the valuable role of predators in minimizing the impact of research on natural populations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enzo Goretti, Matteo Pallottini, Gianandrea La Porta, Antonia Concetta Elia, Tiziano Gardi, Chiara Petroselli, Paola Gravina, Federica Bruschi, Roberta Selvaggi, David Cappelletti
Summary: This study surveyed the environmental contamination of Alviano Lake territory in Central Italy using Apis mellifera ligustica samples collected from 2019 to 2020. The overall contamination level in the bee tissues was found to be low. However, higher concentrations of Arsenic (As) were observed compared to other rural areas, but lower than samples from urban and productive areas. The analysis of elemental distribution along the longitudinal axis of the bees' bodies revealed higher concentrations of V, Al, Be, Pb, Cd, Co, Mn, Ba, and Sr in the gaster, with the exception of As, S, and Hg, which showed higher concentrations in the body without the gaster, possibly due to their affinity with sulfur.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Zoology
L. Talarico, R. Caniglia, A. Carosi, M. Lorenzoni, C. Greco, A. Padula, S. D'Antoni, D. Alberti, A. de Paoli, L. Casali, M. Ruocco, G. Tedaldi, C. Pedrazzoli, N. Mucci
Summary: This study investigated the genetic composition of brown trout populations in two river catchments in the northern Apennines, Italy. The results showed a widespread hybridization between domestic-Atlantic strains and native Mediterranean brown trout populations, as well as evidence of human-mediated introductions of allochthonous Mediterranean trout and translocations between slopes. The study highlights the need for conservation efforts to protect and preserve the genetic distinctiveness and stability of native populations of this endangered taxon.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biology
Melissa Scoparo, Irene Cardinali, Gianandrea La Porta, Barbara Caldaroni, Gabriele Magara, Ambrosius Josef Martin Doerr, Antonia Concetta Elia, Hovirag Lancioni
Summary: The red swamp crayfish is one of the most threatening freshwater species worldwide and has been listed as an invasive alien species by the European Union. This study aims to understand the invasion routes of this species in the Italian Peninsula through genetic analysis. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of 153 samples from six Italian basins revealed unique maternal lines in four of these basins, supporting the hypothesis of multiple introductions. This knowledge of dispersion routes can help predict the invasiveness of the red swamp crayfish and develop control strategies to protect biodiversity.
Article
Zoology
S. Hardersen, G. La Porta
Summary: The paper investigates the effect of undersampling on the Bray-Curtis dissimilarity index and proposes a solution using dummy species. Through simulation, it is found that undersampling leads to underestimation of assemblage similarities, but the addition of dummy species can mitigate this issue and increase accuracy.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gianandrea La Porta, Gabriele Magara, Enzo Goretti, Barbara Caldaroni, Ambrosius Josef Martin Dorr, Roberta Selvaggi, Matteo Pallottini, Tiziano Gardi, Beniamino T. Cenci-Goga, David Cappelletti, Antonia Concetta Elia
Summary: This study investigates the effects of the environmental matrix on oxidative stress biomarkers in honey bees. The results show correlations between enzyme activities and environmental parameters as well as heavy metal levels. The study highlights the importance of exploring the effects of environmental stressors on insects and the role of oxidative stress biomarkers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matteo Pallottini, Enzo Goretti, Chiara Argenti, Gianandrea La Porta, Laura Tositti, Enrico Dinelli, Beatrice Moroni, Chiara Petroselli, Paola Gravina, Roberta Selvaggi, David Cappelletti
Summary: Anthropogenic trace metal contamination has increased and caused hazardous consequences. The Terni basin valley in Central Italy is heavily polluted by industrial activities, but its orography structure limits air pollution dispersal. This study found higher levels of metal contamination in butterfly tissues at sites with high soil contamination, indicating a correlation between soil and tissue contamination. Monitoring metal concentrations in butterflies can be a good indicator of environmental quality in areas affected by specific anthropogenic pollution sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Harald Ahnelt, Tobias Leister, Luise Kruckenhauser, Michael Duda, Antonella Carosi, Massimo Lorenzoni
Summary: This study reports the first documentation of gobioid fishes as hosts for glochidia of unionid mussels in the wild in Italy and southern Europe. The identification of hosts and understanding their interaction with mussels is important for conservation efforts. The study also found seasonal bias in the attachment of glochidia to different host species.
KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Bahram Sayyaf Dezfuli, Giuseppe Castaldelli, Massimo Lorenzoni, Antonella Carosi, Mykola Ovcharenko, Giampaolo Bosi
Summary: A subpopulation of 97 European eels was obtained from Lake Trasimeno, and they were examined for parasites in the swimbladder and intestine. The swimbladders of 68% of the eels contained adult specimens of the nematode Anguillicoloides crassus, with an average intensity of infection of 7.27 worms per swimbladder. The infected swimbladders showed thickened walls, presence of black-brownish nematodes, and various pathological changes.
