When data are not normally distributed, researchers are often uncertain whether it is
legitimate to use tests that assume Gaussian errors, or whether one has to either model a …

Light pollution constitutes a major threat to biodiversity by decreasing habitat quality and
landscape connectivity for nocturnal species. While there is an increasing consideration of …

The patterns and drivers of pollen transport on insect bodies can have important
consequences for plant reproductive success and floral evolution; however, they remain little …

Despite extensive research into English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in higher
education, few if any studies have explored the role of higher education autonomy in driving …

Fire regimes have changed dramatically in most dry woodlands and forests of the American
Southwest from frequent surface fires prior to Euro-American settlement, to fire suppression …

The crucian carp (Carassius carassius) is one of few fish species associated with small
ponds in the UK. These populations contain genetic diversity not found in Europe and are …

Wild Atlantic salmon populations have declined in many regions and are affected by diverse
natural and anthropogenic factors. To facilitate management guidelines, precise knowledge …

Reproduction is the most energetically expensive life stage with the demands of productivity
representing a balance between physiological requirements and environmental conditions …

Abstract Background and Aims In a range of plant species, the distribution of individual
mean fecundity is skewed and dominated by a few highly fecund individuals. Larger plants …

Introducing areas of wildflower vegetation within crop fields has been shown to enhance
pollinator activity and pollination services to crops, and findings in Europe showed an …