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Comparing Energetics and Physiological Trait Patterns of North American Birds to Support Ecological Risk Assessment by Muller, Erik B., Romoli, Carlo, Goussen, Benoit, Maul, Jonathan D., Brain, Richard, Galic, Nika

“…The environmental risk assessment (ERA) of plant protection products (PPPs) is commonly conducted for a number of standard laboratory species, though its scope…”
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Assessing the Establishment of American Mink (Neogale vison) Escapees from the Fur Industry in Bulgaria by Nikova, Polina K., Kachamakova, Maria, Koshev, Yordan

“…Mink farming has seen a resurgence in Bulgaria since 2013, and this has led to a high risk of American mink escaping and establishing feral populations. The…”
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Modeling Trophic Cascades to Identify Key Mammalian Species for Ecosystem Stability by Risdiyanto, Idung, Santosa, Yanto, Santoso, Nyoto, Sunkar, Arzyana

“…The role of keystone species in maintaining ecosystem stability is a crucial aspect of ecology. Identifying key mammalian species within an ecosystem requires…”
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Investigation of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)–Insect Pollinator Interactions Aiming to Increase Cowpea Yield and Define New Breeding Tools by Lazaridi, Efstathia, Suso, María J., Ortiz-Sánchez, F. Javier, Bebeli, Penelope J.

“…Impact of pollination on the agri-food sector is of paramount importance. Pollinators contribute to the maintenance of ecosystems, the reproduction and…”
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Prediction of Environmentally Suitable Areas for Zephyranthes (Amaryllidaceae) in Mexico by Rodríguez Flores, Zayner Edin, Moredia Rosete, Yanet, Ruiz Valencia, Jesús Alejandro, Fernández Pavía, Yolanda Leticia

“…The genus Zephyranthes is widely represented in Mexico, with 37 species of ornamental and medical importance. However, basic aspects of the genus, such as the…”
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Freshwater Fishes of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil: Biogeographic and Diversity Patterns in a Historically Well-Sampled Territory by Sarmento-Soares, Luisa M., Vieira-Guimarães, Felipe, Martins-Pinheiro, Ronaldo F.

“…The fish fauna of Rio de Janeiro has been extensively studied, resulting in a comprehensive database of species collected over more than three centuries. This…”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Useni Sikuzani, Yannick, Kisangani Kalonda, Bernard, Mpanda Mukenza, Médard, Yona Mleci, Jonas, Mpibwe Kalenga, Alex, Malaisse, François, Bogaert, Jan

“…Urbanization degrades natural habitats and creates new urban ecosystems like domestic gardens. The plant composition of these gardens varies with…”
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How Old Is a Turtle? Challenges in Interpreting Age Information in Sea Turtles by Morales-Mérida, B. Alejandra, Pilcher, Nicolas J., Girondot, Marc

“…Marine turtles are iconic, globally distributed large reptiles with a largely oceanic life history that makes it difficult to characterize population…”
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Response of Herbaceous and Woody Plant Species in Southern Portugal to Cope Oak Decline Associated to Phytophthora cinnamomi by Moreira, Ana Cristina, Rodriguez-Romero, Manuela, Neno, Joana, Rodrigues, Abel, Calha, Isabel

“…The decline of oak canopies in Iberian woodlands is strongly influenced by abiotic and biotic stress factors, such as the oomycete Phytophthora cinnamomi which…”
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The Effect of Age on Survival Is Similar in Males and Females of an Aquatic Insect Species by Youcefi, Abdeldjalil, Mahdjoub, Hayat, Zebsa, Rabah, Kahalerras, Amin, Amari, Hichem, Zouaimia, Abdelheq, Bensouilah, Soufyane, Khelifa, Rassim

“…Age is a critical intrinsic factor that influences the probability of survival of organisms on Earth. In many animals, the lifestyles and habitat occupancy of…”
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Could the Roadside Shrines Be a Source of Alien Plant Introductions? The Example of the ‘Difunta Correa’ Shrine in Almería (Spain) by López-Pujol, Jordi, Gómez-Bellver, Carlos, Herrera, Ileana

“…Ornamental gardens are probably the most important source of invasive alien plants. However, the role of roadside shrines as a source of alien plant…”
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Leaf Trait Variability and CSR Strategy Shifts in Mediterranean Woody Species along an Edaphic Gradient by Kadaoui, Khalil, Kassout, Jalal, Boselli, Vladimiro Andrea, Chakkour, Soufian, Sahli, Abdelouahab, Houssni, Mhammad, Bouziane, Hassan, Ater, Mohammed

“…Plant species in Mediterranean ecosystems are expected to exhibit diverse responses to environmental stresses such as climate aridity and challenging soil…”
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Distribution of Woody Biomass on the Outwash Plain of a Retreating Glacier in Southern Iceland: Role of Microhabitat and Substrate by Pepper Yriberry, Fiona, Tanner, Lawrence H.

“…The Skaftafellsjökull is an outlet glacier in southern Iceland that has been retreating since 1890. While multiple studies have examined primary succession on…”
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Habitat Characteristics of the Endangered Himalayan Red Panda in Panchthar–Ilam–Taplejung Corridor, Eastern Nepal by Limbu, Anjali, Thapa, Arjun, Khanal, Laxman, Gurung, Sandesh, Cruz, Nicolas James, Thapa, Tej Bahadur

“…The Panchthar–Ilam–Taplejung Corridor in Eastern Nepal, managed through community forestry, is a crucial habitat for the Himalayan red panda, an endangered…”
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Rhizosphere Microbiomes Mediating Abiotic Stress Mitigation for Improved Plant Nutrition by Adeleke, Bartholomew Saanu, Chaudhary, Parul, Ayilara, Modupe Stella, Ojo, Funmilola Mabel, Erinoso, Sakiru Morenikeji, Upadhayay, Viabhav Kumar, Adeyemo, Adeyemi Isaiah, Akinola, Saheed Adekunle

“…The extreme conditions linked with abiotic stresses have greatly affected soil and plant health. The diverse biochemical activities occurring in the soil…”
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Uncertainties in Plant Species Niche Modeling under Climate Change Scenarios by Passos, Isabel, Figueiredo, Albano, Almeida, Alice Maria, Ribeiro, Maria Margarida

“…Species distribution models (SDMs) have been used to forecast the impact of climate change on species’ potential distribution, with results that might support…”
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Bibliometric Insights into Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Forest Biomass Estimation by Compeán-Aguirre, Jorge Luis, López-Serrano, Pablito Marcelo

“…Effective forest management and conservation are increasingly critical in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Advances in remote sensing…”
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Citrus Aphids in Algarve Region (Portugal): Species, Hosts, and Biological Control by Paiva, Paulo Eduardo Branco, Neto, Luís Mascarenhas, Marques, Natália Tomás, Duarte, Beatriz Zarcos, Duarte, Amílcar Marreiros

“…Aphids affect citrus by causing leaf deformations and reducing fruit production. Additionally, aphids are a great concern due to their ability to transmit…”
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Practice and Biodiversity of Informal Ornamental Horticulture in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Mukubu Pika, Léa, Mbavumoja Selemani, Trésor, Jesuka, Roselande, Meniko To Hulu, Jean Pierre Pitchou, Sambieni, Kouagou Raoul, Useni Sikuzani, Yannick, Bogaert, Jan

“…Biodiversity conservation is a key factor in meeting sustainable development goals. This is even more important in cities, where green spaces are becoming…”
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The Restoration of Degraded Landscapes along the Urban–Rural Gradient of Lubumbashi City (Democratic Republic of the Congo) by Acacia auriculiformis Plantations: Their Spatial Dynamics and Impact on Plant Diversity by Useni Sikuzani, Yannick, Khoji Muteya, Héritier, Yona Mleci, Jonas, Mpanda Mukenza, Médard, Malaisse, François, Bogaert, Jan

“…This study examines the spatio-temporal dynamics of Acacia auriculiformis in Lubumbashi city, southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in the context of…”
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