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Turnover importance: Operationalizing beta diversity to quantify the generalism continuum by Morley, Lydia, Crain, Benjamin J., Krupnick, Gary, Spalink, Daniel

“…Generalization is difficult to quantify, and many classifications exist. A beta diversity framework can be used to establish a numeric measure of generalist…”
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Biogeographical analyses to facilitate targeted conservation of orchid diversity hotspots in Costa Rica by Crain, Benjamin J., Fernández, Melania

“…Aim We conduct a biogeographical assessment of orchids in a global biodiversity hotspot to explore their distribution and occurrences of local hotspots while…”
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Mixed evidence of a commensal relationship between a rare epiphytic orchid and cohabiting bryophytes by Crain, Benjamin J, Sánchez-Cuervo, Ana María, Deren, Victoria

“…Abstract The co-occurrence of orchids and bryophytes at occupied sites on host trees has been documented on several occasions, particularly in the tropics, and…”
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Do richness and rarity hotspots really matter for orchid conservation in light of anticipated habitat loss? by Crain, Benjamin J, Tremblay, Raymond L, Rouget, Mathieu

“…AIM: The aim of this analysis was to identify strategies that will maximize efficiency and effectiveness in conservation planning. As many orchids are…”
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Protected Areas Established by Local Communities through Direct Democracy Encompass Habitat for Species as Effectively as Protected Areas Planned over Large Spatial Scales by Stachowiak, Chad, Crain, Benjamin J., Kroetz, Kailin, Sanchirico, James N., Armsworth, Paul R.

“…Local communities contribute to broader biodiversity protection goals when managing their immediate environment when they establish protected areas. However,…”
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HOT AND BOTHERED: CHANGES IN MICROCLIMATE ALTER CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE MEASURES AND INCREASE STRESS LEVELS IN TROPICAL EPIPHYTIC ORCHIDS by Crain, Benjamin J., Tremblay, Raymond L.

“…Premise of research. Tropical epiphytes are susceptible to climatic changes, as evidenced by documented population declines, range contractions, and range…”
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Sheltered from the storm? Population viability analysis of a rare endemic under periodic catastrophe regimes by Crain, Benjamin J., Tremblay, Raymond L., Ferguson, Jake M.

“…Rare species are important targets for biodiversity conservation efforts because rarity often equates to small populations and increased endangerment. Rare…”
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Citizens of local jurisdictions enhance plant community preservation through ballot initiatives and voter-driven conservation efforts by Crain, Benjamin J., Stachowiak, Chad, McKenzie, Patrick F., Sanchirico, James N., Kroetz, Kailin, Armsworth, Paul R.

“…Open space areas protected by local communities may augment larger scale preservation efforts and may offer overlooked benefits to biodiversity conservation…”
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Categorizing locally rare plant taxa for conservation status by Crain, Benjamin J, White, Jeffrey W

“…Locally rare taxa are those that are rare or uncommon within a local geographical boundary while more common outside of that boundary. In addition to the rare…”
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Geographic discrepancies between global and local rarity richness patterns and the implications for conservation by Crain, Benjamin J., White, Jeffrey W., Steinberg, Steven J.

“…The emerging interest in the biological and conservation significance of locally rare species prompts a number of questions about their correspondence with…”
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The impact of recreational use and access on biotic and abiotic disturbances on areas protected by local communities and a state conservation agency by Stachowiak, Chad, Crain, Benjamin J., Kroetz, Kailin, Sanchirico, James N., Armsworth, Paul R.

“…•Local communities create protected areas that augment large-scale protection efforts.•Direct democracy provides a novel means for communities to create…”
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A Tool for Every Job: Assessing the Need for a Universal Definition of Tool Use by Crain, Benjamin J., Giray, Tugrul, Abramson, Charles I.

“…Once considered only a human behavior, reports of tool use by a variety of animals have accumulated. Likewise, various definitions of tool use have also…”
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Population viability analysis of Critically Endangered white-rumped vultures Gyps bengalensis by N Baral, C Nagy, BJ Crain, R Gautam

“…More than a decade has passed since the catastrophic population decline in Gyps species was reported from South Asia, but much uncertainty remains about…”
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BOOK REVIEW: ORCHIDS OF PALAU: A FIELD GUIDE by Crain, Benjamin J.

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ORCHIDS OF PALAU: A FIELD GUIDE by Crain, Benjamin J.

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