Specialist bee species are larger and less phylogenetically distinct than generalists in tropical plant–bee interaction networks
Bee pollinators are key components of terrestrial ecosystems. Evidence is mounting that
bees are globally in decline, and species with a higher degree of specialization are the most …
bees are globally in decline, and species with a higher degree of specialization are the most …
[HTML][HTML] Seed dispersal by bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) and mutualistic networks in a landscape dominated by cocoa in the Brazilian amazon
ZD da Silva, ESC Gurgel, LL Correia… - Global Ecology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bats play essential roles in neotropical ecosystems, performing crucial ecological functions
such as insect pest control, pollination of plants with significant economic, social, and …
such as insect pest control, pollination of plants with significant economic, social, and …
Network and parasitological analyses reveal latitudinal gradient in bats‐ectoparasitic fly interactions across the Neotropic
LS Biz, VAG Bastazini, F Carvalho… - Ecology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Ecological interactions between parasites and their hosts play a fundamental role in
evolutionary processes. Selection pressures are exerted on parasites and their hosts …
evolutionary processes. Selection pressures are exerted on parasites and their hosts …
Flower visitation by bees, wasps and ants: Revealing how a community of flower-visitors establish interaction networks in a botanical garden
MR Menezes, BFS Laviski, APL Dos Santos… - …, 2022 - periodicos.uefs.br
The Hymnoptera order includes several flower-visiting insects (eg ants, bees, and wasps)
and the coexistence of many different species in the same community can generate …
and the coexistence of many different species in the same community can generate …
Plant-bird mutualistic interactions can contribute to the regeneration of forest and non-forest urban patches in the Brazilian Cerrado
A Corral, LM Valério, KC Cheung… - Urban …, 2021 - Springer
Birds play a crucial role in plant reproduction, being one of the most important pollinators
and seed dispersers among vertebrates. Here, we aim to study plant-bird interactions in the …
and seed dispersers among vertebrates. Here, we aim to study plant-bird interactions in the …
Interaction networks between bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) and ectoparasitic flies (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea) in the Colombian Orinoquia Region
CL Rivera, JF Padilla, EM Ospina Pérez… - Acta …, 2022 - ingentaconnect.com
The study of host-parasite interactions is key to understanding ecological interactions since
parasites play a crucial role in the regulation of populations of host species. The families …
parasites play a crucial role in the regulation of populations of host species. The families …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the relationship between bats (Mammalia, Chiroptera) and ectoparasitic flies (Diptera, Hippoboscoidea) of the Orinoquia Region in South America
Abstract Bat flies (Nycteribiidae and Streblidae) have been used to study co-evolutionary
patterns between ectoparasites and bats. In the world, Nycteribiidae and Streblidae are …
patterns between ectoparasites and bats. In the world, Nycteribiidae and Streblidae are …
[HTML][HTML] Knowledge gaps regarding frugivorous ecological networks between birds and plants in Brazil
CDV Baldiviezo, MFO Passos… - Papéis Avulsos de …, 2019 - SciELO Brasil
Vegetation stability, resilience and regeneration can be achieved by various ecological
processes, the most important of which is seed dispersion. Among animal groups, birds …
processes, the most important of which is seed dispersion. Among animal groups, birds …
Seasonality and Generalist Plant Resource Use Drive Bee Community (Hymenoptera, Apidae) composition in herbaceous restinga and dune environments
Few bee inventories have investigated the interaction between bees and plants in the
restinga in Santa Catarina State, a highly anthropized coastal environment, due to its value …
restinga in Santa Catarina State, a highly anthropized coastal environment, due to its value …
A methodology for applying social network analysis metrics to biological interaction networks
We propose a methodology for applying Social Network Analysis (SNA) metrics to biological
Interaction Network studies in the Biodiversity Informatics domain, which may serve as a …
Interaction Network studies in the Biodiversity Informatics domain, which may serve as a …