We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature on the coastal lomas, and
discuss their origin, fog dependence, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Coastal lomas …

The desert fog oasis ecosystem of Peru and Chile comprises numerous oases along 3000
km of the Pacific coastal belt, it hosts a highly endemic flora, providing vital ecosystem …

The present study investigates the influence of different atmospheric teleconnections on the
annual precipitation variability in Northeast Brazil (NEB) based on the annual precipitation …

Understanding the causes of subsistence economic adaptation remains a critical topic in
archaeology. Here we explore one potential causal phenomenon, climate change, to …

Circadian rhythms of bats are simultaneously influenced by both abiotic and biotic factors
that vary across different landscapes. Since cities modify environmental conditions in which …

Simple Summary The identification and surveying of fine-scale or micro-hotspots of
biodiversity is a crucial strategy for better driving conservation efforts at global hotspots. This …

Ongoing urbanisation and climate change threaten urban green (UG) spaces in Lima,
exacerbated by conventional design and management methods. Extensive green roofs …

Lomas formations or “fog oases” are islands of vegetation in the desert belt of the west coast
of South America, with a unique vegetation composition among the world's deserts …

The Lomas formations are ephemeral seasonal oases found along the Pacific arid coast of
South America. Whereas fast-growing plants are characteristic in the Lomas, other …

In this study we aim at refining our understanding of the floristic connectivity of the loma-and
precordillera floras of southern Peru and northern Chile and the parameters determining …