Global reductions in biodiversity and the accelerating loss and degradation of many of the
world's ecosystems have intensified research into the roles of species in ecosystem …

Gnathiidae is a family of Isopoda, showing a distinct morphology and ecology. Species in
the family have ten walking legs compared to 14 for isopods in general. The life cycle of the …

Physical factors often have an overriding influence on the distribution patterns of organisms,
and can ultimately shape the long-term structure of communities. Although distribution …

The swimming abilities of larval fishes are important for their survival, potentially affecting
their ability to avoid predators, obtain food and control dispersal patterns. Near settlement …

Aim A key life‐history component for many animals is the need for movement between
different geographical locations at particular times. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings …

The natural, prehuman abundance of most large predators is unknown because of the lack
of historical data and a limited understanding of the natural factors that control their …

A variety of factors have caused the loss of corals and fishes on coral reefs, resulting in
ecological, social, and economic consequences for reef ecosystems and the people who …

As one of the world's most diverse ecosystems, coral reefs have been the focus of numerous
biogeographic analyses. With strong biodiversity gradients across the Indo-Pacific, coral …

Latitude and body size are generally considered key drivers of swimming performance for
larval marine fishes, but evidence suggests that evolutionary relationships and habitat may …

A dam will be built in the upper Han River, China, disrupting fish migration and gene
exchange, and a vertical slot fishway will be constructed to mitigate the impacts. Of the forty …