Avian Island Radiations Shed Light on the Dynamics of Adaptive and Nonadaptive Radiation
Understanding the mechanisms underlying species formation and differentiation is a central
goal of evolutionary biology and a formidable challenge. This understanding can provide …
goal of evolutionary biology and a formidable challenge. This understanding can provide …
A review of applications of environmental DNA for reptile conservation and management
Reptile populations are in decline globally, with total reptile abundance halving in the past
half century, and approximately a fifth of species currently threatened with extinction …
half century, and approximately a fifth of species currently threatened with extinction …
[PDF][PDF] The terrestrial reptiles of the Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands
This chapter reviews current knowledge on the diversity of terrestrial reptiles in the Gulf of
Guinea oceanic islands and provides a brief history of research on this group of animals. A …
Guinea oceanic islands and provides a brief history of research on this group of animals. A …
[HTML][HTML] Questioning the proverb 'more haste, less speed': Classic versus metabarcoding approaches for the diet study of a remote island endemic gecko
Dietary studies can reveal valuable information on how species exploit their habitats and are
of particular importance for insular endemics conservation as these species present higher …
of particular importance for insular endemics conservation as these species present higher …
COI Metabarcoding Provides Insights into the Highly Diverse Diet of a Generalist Salamander, Salamandra salamandra (Caudata: Salamandridae)
DNA metabarcoding has proven to be an accessible, cost-effective, and non-invasive tool for
dietary analysis of predators in situ. Although DNA metabarcoding provides numerous …
dietary analysis of predators in situ. Although DNA metabarcoding provides numerous …
Trophic interactions of an invasive gecko in an endemic-rich oceanic island: insights using DNA metabarcoding
Understanding the trophic interactions of introduced predators is key for evidence-based
management of biological invasions. This is particularly important in oceanic islands, where …
management of biological invasions. This is particularly important in oceanic islands, where …
Distribution, abundance, and on-land threats to Cabo Verde seabirds
Pelagic seabird populations have declined strongly worldwide. In the North Atlantic there
was a huge reduction in seabird populations following the European colonization of the …
was a huge reduction in seabird populations following the European colonization of the …
Long transient response of vegetation dynamics after four millennia of anthropogenic impacts in an island ecosystem
Agents of global change commonly have a higher impact on island ecosystem dynamics. In
the Mediterranean region, those dynamics have historically been influenced by …
the Mediterranean region, those dynamics have historically been influenced by …
[PDF][PDF] Diet of the exotic Madeiran wall lizard: first insights into trophic interactions in an Atlantic seabird sanctuary
Abstract The Madeiran wall lizard Teira dugesii is a relatively new species to the Azores
Archipelago, where it was accidentally introduced about 150 to 200 years ago. This lacertid …
Archipelago, where it was accidentally introduced about 150 to 200 years ago. This lacertid …
Digging in a 120 years-old lunch: What can we learn from collection specimens of extinct species?
Studying collection specimens is often the only way to unravel information about recent
extinctions. These can reveal knowledge on threats and life traits related to extinction, and …
extinctions. These can reveal knowledge on threats and life traits related to extinction, and …