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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Fernanda Sanchez-Trujillo, Eduardo Cejudo
Summary: This research focuses on the accumulation of heavy metals in urban soils, particularly in a young coastal tourist city that has experienced rapid urbanization. The study found that human economic activities are the main cause of heavy metal deposition, which poses significant implications for the environment. Analysis of sinkholes in the city revealed that zinc, iron, and aluminum were the predominant metals, while copper, lead, and nickel were only detected in some sinkholes. The findings indicate a high contamination factor for zinc and a moderate level for lead, with zinc being the most abundant and ecologically risky metal in urban sinkholes. Additionally, correlations were found between the degree of urbanization and pollution levels, particularly in older sections of the city.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Liam D. H. Elbourne, Brodie Sutcliffe, William Humphreys, Amaranta Focardi, Mattia Sacco, Matthew A. Campbell, Ian T. Paulsen, Sasha G. Tetu
Summary: This study provides detailed analysis of microbial communities in Bundera sinkhole, revealing clear shifts in microbial abundance, diversity, structure and membership across different depths, which are related to changes in light, energy sources, pH, and salinity. The research highlights the potential for microbial novelty in anchialine systems, indicating adaptations to specific physicochemical environments. This work contributes new insights into the microbial residents of these important and sensitive environments.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Mireille Escudero, Borja G. Reguero, Edgar Mendoza, Fernando Secaira, Rodolfo Silva
Summary: Coral reefs are increasingly recognized for their shoreline protection services and other environmental benefits. This study investigates the relation between shoreline change, reef geometry, and hydrodynamic parameters to understand how the Mesoamerican Reef in Mexico protects sandy coastlines from erosion. Results show that reefs with specific characteristics like shallow crests and wide reef flats are most effective in preventing beach erosion.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Efrain M. Chavez-Solis, Fernando Diaz, Kurt Paschke, Denise Re, Carlos Rosas, Gabriela Rodriguez-Fuentes, Nelly Tremblay, Maite Mascaro
Summary: This study describes the physiological characteristics of three Typhlatya species in the anchialine ecosystem of the Yucatan Peninsula. The results show that different species have varying metabolic rates, aerobic scope, and critical thermal limits, reflecting their different physiological adaptations to the environmental heterogeneity of their habitats.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Alberto de Jesus-Navarrete, Cecilia Cahum Cahum
Summary: This study provides the first nematode species list for the Po'ol Tunich cave system in the Yucatan Peninsula, showing that nematodes are an important component in the cave fauna, with a predominance of deposit feeders and suction feeders.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL HISTORY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Carolina Hernandez-Navarro, Sebastian Perez, Elizabeth Florez, Nancy Acelas, Juan Munoz-Saldana
Summary: Currently, the large volumes of Sargassum biomass (Sgs) arriving on Caribbean coasts are a problem that must be solved quickly. One alternative is to obtain value-added products from Sgs. In this work, Sgs is demonstrated to be a high-performance Ca -bioadsorbent for phosphate removal by a heat pretreatment at 800 degrees C that produces biochar. The calcined Sgs (CSgs) have a composition of 43.68%, 40.51%, and 8.69% of Ca (OH)2, CaCO3, and CaO, making CSgs a promising material for phosphate removal and recovery.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Alfredo Yanez-Montalvo, Bernardo Aguila, Selene Gomez-Acata, Martin Mass-Vargas, Nancy Cabanillas-Teran, Alejandro Vega-Zepeda, Humberto Bahena, Hector Hernandez-Arana, Luisa I. Falcon
Summary: Microbialites represent modern models of the oldest life forms, stromatolites, and are important for evolutionary and ecological studies. This study analyzed the prokaryotic communities associated with microbialites in Cenote Azul through high throughput sequence analysis, revealing distinct clusters at different depths and a dominant diversity at the phylum level including Proteobacteria, Planctomycetes, and Cyanobacteria.
GEOMICROBIOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Yiding Zhao, Yao Shi, Fahong Wu, Rui Sun, Han Feng
Summary: Research has shown that the enlargement of underground karst caves plays a crucial role in causing sinkhole events, with groundwater suffusion being a key factor. Gravity is predicted to destabilize the ground surface and create a sinkhole in karst caves with a critical radius, demonstrating the importance of understanding and preventing similar geohazards.
ENGINEERING FAILURE ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guillermo Becerra, Miguel Picazo, J. O. Aguilar, Jesus Xaman, Edith Osorio, Jose Hernandez, Rene Ledesma-Alonso
Summary: The thermal performance of two geothermal earth-to-air heat exchangers installed at a guest apartment building in Quintana Roo, Mexico was analyzed. The results show that during the warmest month, using the heat exchangers during the day is beneficial in reducing the output temperature. However, nighttime use may have undesired effects. On the other hand, during the coldest month, the heat exchangers help raise the temperature and improve comfort at night.
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Environmental Sciences
Gabriela Rosiles-Gonzalez, Victor Hugo Carrillo-Jovel, Liliana Alzate-Gaviria, Walter Q. Betancourt, Charles P. Gerba, Oscar A. Moreno-Valenzuela, Raul Tapia-Tussell, Cecilia Hernandez-Zepeda
Summary: This study detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater and groundwater samples in Quintana Roo, Mexico, using virus concentration methods and RT-qPCR assays. The findings suggest that the methods used could be applied for further studies on SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection.
FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Raul Abel Vaca, Duncan John Golicher, Pedro Antonio Macario-Mendoza, Erin Ingrid Jane Estrada-Lugo, Eduardo Bello-Baltazar, Luis Calendrio Sanchez-Perez, Maggie Jane Shanahan
Summary: The concept of site quality is important for predicting timber production and understanding the growth patterns of timber species. In the study of Swietenia macrophylla King in Mexico, site quality was found to be influenced by micro-topographic and edaphic factors as well as vegetation response. Site quality maps can contribute to effective forest management by concentrating efforts on high quality sites and maximizing resources and production.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
(2022)
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Biology
Job Ali Diaz-Hernandez, Paul Ugalde-Silva, Christian Berriozabal-Islas, Alejandro Novelo, Jaqueline Hernandez-Uc, Abigail Arana-May, Sheila Denisse Pech-Patron, Iris Aurora Nava-Jimenez, Jessica Borbolla-Vazquez
Summary: This study focused on the identification of phytoplankton and protists in urban cenotes in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The findings revealed a diverse range of species, highlighting the richness and complexity of urban cenotes. This study contributes to filling the knowledge gap in understanding the microdiversity of urban cenotes.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Alberto de Jesus-Navarrete, Alfredo Yanez-Montalvo, Luisa I. Falcon, Abel Vargas-Espositos
Summary: Bacalar Lake is characterized by high levels of calcium, bicarbonate, sulfate, and silicate in its water, creating conditions suitable for a diverse nematode community living within microbialites. The nematodes found in these microbialites play a role as bioturbators, escaping predation and utilizing available food resources. Further research is needed to understand the interactions between microbialites and nematodes in this unique environment.
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Entomology
Angel S. Gomez-Rivera, Rahuel J. Chan-Chable, Karla L. Canto-Mis, Pedro C. Mis-Avila, Fabian Correa-Morales, Pablo Manrique-Saide
Summary: Anopheles darlingi is considered the main vector of malaria in the Neotropical region and its distribution in Quintana Roo, southeastern Mexico, has been studied in this research. The study provides new data on the distribution and abundance of An. darlingi in 14 localities in Quintana Roo.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Mircea G. Hidalgo-Mihart, Fernanda Cruz Torres, Carlos A. Lopez Gonzalez
Summary: Coyotes have expanded their range into the State of Quintana Roo in Mexico, with implications for the region's tourism and livestock industry.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Margarita Ojeda, Gerardo Rivas, Fernando Alvarez
REVISTA MEXICANA DE BIODIVERSIDAD
(2016)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patricia Velez, Margarita Ojeda, Laura Espinosa-Asuar, Tila M. Perez, Luis E. Eguiarte, Valeria Souza
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Ecology
M. Jacinto-Maldonado, G. E. Garcia-Pena, R. Paredes-Leon, B. Saucedo, R. E. Sarmiento-Silva, A. Garcia, D. Martinez-Gomez, M. Ojeda, E. Del Callejo, G. Suzan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY-PARASITES AND WILDLIFE
(2020)
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Entomology
M. Ojeda, P. Velez, L. Espinosa-Asuar, L. E. Eguiarte, V Souza
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2020)
