Chronobiology by moonlight
Most studies in chronobiology focus on solar cycles (daily and annual). Moonlight and the
lunar cycle received considerably less attention by chronobiologists. An exception are …
lunar cycle received considerably less attention by chronobiologists. An exception are …
Amphibians' response to the lunar synodic cycle—a review of current knowledge, recommendations, and implications for conservation
The way in which amphibians respond to the geophysical changes brought about by the
lunar synodic cycle is a neglected area of their ecology, but one which has recently …
lunar synodic cycle is a neglected area of their ecology, but one which has recently …
An environmental DNA‐based method for monitoring spawning activity: a case study, using the endangered Macquarie perch (Macquaria australasica)
Determining the timing and location of reproductive events is critical for efficient
management of species. However, methods currently used for aquatic species are costly …
management of species. However, methods currently used for aquatic species are costly …
[HTML][HTML] A plea for a worldwide development of dark infrastructure for biodiversity–Practical examples and ways to go forward
R Sordello, S Busson, JH Cornuau… - Landscape and Urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been massively deployed worldwide and has become a
major environmental pressure for biodiversity, especially contributing to habitat loss and …
major environmental pressure for biodiversity, especially contributing to habitat loss and …
The dual rod system of amphibians supports colour discrimination at the absolute visual threshold
CAM Yovanovich, SM Koskela… - … of the Royal …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The presence of two spectrally different kinds of rod photoreceptors in amphibians has been
hypothesized to enable purely rod-based colour vision at very low light levels. The …
hypothesized to enable purely rod-based colour vision at very low light levels. The …
Map** projected variations of temperature and precipitation due to climate change in Venezuela
The impacts of climate change will not be homogeneous in all countries or between regions
within each country. Map** projected changes in temperature and precipitation is crucial …
within each country. Map** projected changes in temperature and precipitation is crucial …
Differential fitness effects of moonlight on plumage colour morphs in barn owls
The Moon cycle exposes nocturnal life to variation in environmental light. However, whether
moonlight shapes the fitness of nocturnal species with distinct colour variants remains …
moonlight shapes the fitness of nocturnal species with distinct colour variants remains …
Artificial light at night alters the sexual behaviour and fertilisation success of the common toad
Abstract Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) is an emerging pollution, that dramatically keeps on
increasing worldwide due to urbanisation and transport infrastructure development. In 2016 …
increasing worldwide due to urbanisation and transport infrastructure development. In 2016 …
Artificial light at night reverses monthly foraging pattern under simulated moonlight
Mounting evidence shows that artificial light at night (ALAN) alters biological processes
across levels of organization, from cells to communities. Yet, the combined impacts of ALAN …
across levels of organization, from cells to communities. Yet, the combined impacts of ALAN …
Environmental and lunar cues are predictive of the timing of river entry and spawning‐site arrival in lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens
PS Forsythe, KT Scribner, JA Crossman… - Journal of Fish …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The associations were quantified between daily and interannual variation in the timing of a
closed population of lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens migration and arrival at spawning …
closed population of lake sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens migration and arrival at spawning …