Plants and animals are often adorned with potentially conspicuous colours (eg red, yellow,
orange, blue, purple). These include the dazzling colours of fruits and flowers, the brilliant …

Global insect decline has recently become a cause for major concern, particularly in the
tropics where the vast majority of species occurs. Deforestation is suggested as being a …

In tropical countries, frequent anthropogenic disturbances are primary drivers of the
reduction in community diversity and local extinction of many insect taxa, including …

Vertical stratification is among the main drivers of biodiversity in forests. Canopies are a key
spatial component for primary consumers due to a higher concentration of resources, but …

Simple Summary Certain moths defend themselves with toxic substances, and they show
this to predators with bright and contrasting coloration. At high elevations, fewer birds, bats …

The search for general rules that predict the form, function and fate of biodiversity is an
enduring goal in Ecology. Traits which impact the interactions and fitness of organisms have …