Nutrient dilution (ND)–the decrease in the concentration of nutritional elements in plant
tissue–arises from an increase in the mass of carbohydrates and/or a decrease in the 20+ …

Drylands are often overlooked in broad conservation frameworks and development priorities
and face increasing threats from human activities. Here we evaluated the formal degree of …

The continuous expansion and development of anthropogenic activities pose considerable
threats to the habitats of myriad species. Therefore, exploring how to protect and optimize …

Freshwater ecosystems are highly biodiverse and important for livelihoods and economic
development, but are under substantial stress. To date, comprehensive global assessments …

Since the 1980s, studies of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) derived from anuran skin
secretions have unveiled remarkable structural diversity and a wide range of activities. This …

Global herpetofauna faces threats by habitat loss and degradation, with amphibian and
reptile species maintenance in human-modified landscapes not only depending on forest …

Climate change and human activities escalate the frequency and intensity of wildfires,
threatening amphibian habitats and survival; yet, research on these impacts remains limited …

Restoration is moving towards a more mechanistic approach that emphasizes restoration of
ecosystem services. Trait-based approaches provide links between species identity and …

The true state of ocean biodiversity is difficult to assess, and there are few global indicators
to track the primary threat of overfishing. We calculated a 50-year Red List Index of extinction …

Cadmium pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems due to its propensity to
bioaccumulate and cause toxicity. This study assessed the complex dynamics of cadmium …