This study investigates the seasonal and spatial variations of seagrass meadows and associated #bivalves in Algeria's El Mellah Lagoon, revealing significant environmental and climatic impacts on #biodiversity. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

A #newspecies from the spurge family has been discovered in southwestern China. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Euphorbiaceae

First comprehensive inventory of ants in Floresta da Tijuca reveals 80 species, expanding knowledge of Rio de Janeiro's #biodiversity with 18 new sector records and significant geographic distribution updates. 🇧🇷🐜 #Hymenoptera BDJournal UFRRJ doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

Molecular monitoring methods, such as #eDNA and DNA #metabarcoding, show promise for biodiversity monitoring, but lack standardisation and large-scale implementation, necessitating international cooperation to realise their full potential. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

The Milpa System, an ancient Mesoamerican agroecosystem, provides essential services but lacks sufficient research, making its preservation vital for agricultural resilience, food security, and #biodiversity #conservation. 🇲🇽 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

A new Agaricus species from Pakistan: doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Agaricaceae #fungi

An exploration of how landscape changes affect the invasion of Carpobrotus spp. on Mediterranean coastal dune reveals that stable shorelines and increasing urban areas enhance the plant's spread, while coastal erosion reduces it. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #invasivespecies

Researchers uncover a surprising disjunct population of the showy grasshopper in Alabama's Black Belt Prairie, far from its usual Great Plains habitat, highlighting the importance of private land #conservation. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Orthoptera

This study introduces a non-lethal, cost-effective method for studying bumble bee foraging behaviour using DNA barcoding and #metabarcoding, preserving populations while gathering crucial ecological data. 🐝 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #pollination

This paper reveals the diversity and abundance of shallow-reef fish in the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, highlighting significant spatial heterogeneity among different localities. 🇧🇷🐟 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

Workshops raising awareness about monitor lizard #conservation in West Bengal, India, reveal critical local perceptions and underscore the importance of community engagement in combating illegal wildlife exploitation. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

The new digital Otolith Collection from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea offers an invaluable resource for studying fish #biodiversity, #ecology, and #conservation. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… UNAM Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria

Researchers have developed a user-friendly, digital multi-access key to accurately identify large tree species of ebony wood in Madagascar, aiding in sustainable management and #conservation efforts. 🇲🇬 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

A comprehensive faunal inventory of methane seeps along the Pacific margin of Costa Rica, identifying 487 morphospecies, including 57 potentially undescribed species. 🇨🇷 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #biodiversity

While common drivers like temperature and land use influence both woody and herbaceous plant invasions in Australia, their invasion patterns differ significantly, highlighting the need for tailored management strategies. 🇦🇺 Read more: doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #invasivespecies

Long-term monitoring of Doñana #shrublands from 2008 to 2023 reveals insights into the dynamics of woody plant communities, highlighting the impacts of environmental changes in this Mediterranean #ecosystem. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

The native Chilean shrub maqui may help suppress the invasive Monterey Pine in post-megafire areas, particularly in regions with moderate fire severity, offering a potential strategy for ecosystem restoration. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #invasivespecies

In this study, bead-beating as a pretreatment for #eDNA extraction significantly improves the detection of #lichen species from environmental samples compared to methods without homogenisation. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

This study compares the predicted and observed range limits of eight #invasive leguminous plants in central Chile, revealing that while climate explains the distribution of some species, others are limited by factors such as dispersal and competition. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap…

Check out this comprehensive faunal inventory of methane seeps along the Pacific margin of Costa Rica, identifying 487 morphospecies, including 57 potentially undescribed species preprints.arphahub.com/article/135174/ #Preprint #DeepSea #DeepSeaEcosystems #MethaneSeeps