Diversity, Volume 17, Issue 6

In this article, we revisit the core concepts of nature and of landscape assessment and sustainability, based on which we propose an approach to natural resource management and diversity preservation from the perspective of cultural landscapes. We bu...

Assessing the ranging and dispersal behavior of apex predators and its consequences for landscape connectivity is of paramount importance for understanding population and ecosystem effects of anthropogenic land use change. Here, we synthesize ranging...

A quantitative literature review of restoration techniques and supporting management strategies used throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic from 1998 through 2024 was compiled using references from the Web of Science to highlight those with po...

Coral-reef fishes in the South China Sea play a crucial role in sustaining ecosystem stability and delivering essential ecological functions. However, widespread coral degradation has led to habitat loss, intensifying environmental stress on reef-ass...

Lethocerus patruelis (Stål, 1854) is a large aquatic hemipteran and the only European representative of the family Belostomatidae. Commonly known as the giant water bug, this species was historically restricted to the Balkans, Anatolia, and par...

The saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica), a keystone migratory species of the Central Asian steppes and deserts, is increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation due to the rapidly expanding transport infrastructure in Kazakhstan, which hosts approxima...

A new species in a new family and genus of sea anemone, Discoactis tritentaculata fam. gen. and sp. nov., was discovered at several localities around Japan. These anemones were indicated to belong to the superfamily Actinostoloidea by phylogenetic an...

Marine archaea play crucial roles in global biogeochemical cycles and climate regulation, yet their ecological functions in many coastal environments remain poorly understood. Jinhae Bay (JB), a eutrophic and environmentally stressed coastal system i...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a predominant greenhouse gas significantly contributing to atmospheric heat retention, primarily driven by anthropogenic activities intensifying the greenhouse effect. This study aims to evaluate the diversity of plant species...

This study employs a multi-model coupling and multi-scenario simulation approach to construct a framework for identifying and optimizing avian ecological corridors in the urban core of Kunming. The framework focuses on the ecological needs of residen...

This paper provides data on non-native fungus-like organisms (Oomycota, kingdom Stramenopila), their diversity, and distribution in Lithuania and is an addition to a previously published checklist of alien true fungi (Chytridiomycota, Ascomycota, and...

Urban green spaces are integral components of city ecosystems, supporting essential belowground microbial communities such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Understanding how green space types influence AMF communities is key to promoting urban...

Insect mitochondrial genomes are vital to understanding evolutionary relationships and identifying species. This study focused on Microtendipes (Chironomidae), a genus with unresolved phylogenetic positioning and cryptic species challenges. We sequen...

Invasive, non-native species are recognised as a global problem, and their dispersal and introduction are controversial topics. However, a source of particular interest is that of human–nature interactions and consequent perceptions of natives...

Fungi are a diverse and essential group that play crucial ecological roles. However, they remain understudied in tropical countries like Ecuador in terms of their forest or protected areas, particularly across diverse ecosystem zones such as seasonal...

Exploring host preference and resource partitioning among seed predator species is essential for understanding the coexistence mechanisms and guiding effective forest pest management. This study aimed to elucidate how seed traits influence infestatio...

Cork oak (Quercus suber) woodlands hold significant ecological, cultural, and economic value in the Mediterranean basin, particularly due to cork production, one of the most valued non-wood forest products worldwide. However, cork oak ecosystems are...

Eighteen flea species of four genera associated with bats (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae, Rhinolophidae, Miniopteridae, Molossidae) are registered in Russia, based on a literature review as well as our own data. They are as follows: Myodopsylla trisel...

In the Gulf of California, seabirds carry heavy loads to feed their chicks, making their takeoff capacity crucial for foraging. While some studies explore this, few consider the lift force, induced power, or aerobic vs. anaerobic performance. Moreove...

Agrobiodiversity decline depends on wider-scale landscape ecological traits. Studying inter-scale patterns helps in understanding context-specific farm-scale biodiversity issues and needs. In this study, we investigated the drivers of agrobiodiversit...

Kempnyia Klapálek, 1914 (Plecoptera: Perlidae) is the only genus within its family endemic to Brazil, being present in the Atlantic Forest and sections of the Cerrado. Taxonomic knowledge of the genus is incomplete, especially for nymphs. An i...

Conservation of ecologically important freshwater mussels is high on the international agenda, but there is only limited knowledge about the status of rare unionid species in arid and semi-arid areas which are particularly vulnerable. One such exampl...

Floating aquatic vegetation and algal blooms are increasing with global warming, potentially reducing UVB exposure and, consequently, vitamin D (vit-D) synthesis in freshwater turtles. Vit-D mediates calcium metabolism and overall health, yet the eff...

Although the effects of human disturbance on population genetic variation in plants have been widely studied, little attention has been paid to the impact of environmental changes on genetic dynamics after the implementation of conservation measures....

The Cambrian–Ordovician Plankton Revolution played a crucial role in the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event (GOBE) or Ordovician Radiation, as a driver of diversification. The emergence of new planktonic species enhanced primary producti...

As close relatives of the vertebrates, cephalochordates have been the focus of significant evo–devo and genomic research; however, their biodiversity and systematics remain poorly known. In particular, few species have been documented in the ea...

Poyang Lake in China is the most critical habitat and final refuge for the Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis), YFP. In 2022, its population reached approximately 492 individuals, an increase of 35 from the 457 individuals recorded...

Tribals are known as the torchbearers of ethnobotany. Traditional plant-derived utility products (PUPs) are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and easy to handle, and are extensively used by the forest-dwelling Gaddi and Sippi tribes of the Un...

Understanding why some plant species become widespread while others remain restricted to limited ranges is a central challenge in ecology and biogeography. This study investigates how functional traits, including morphological, physiological, and nut...

Changes in the structure and composition of mangroves may be influenced by anthropogenic and natural causes. Mangrove coverage in Marismas Nacionales Nayarit –a Biosphere Reserve in northwestern Mexico—has declined in the last decades, mo...

We describe a new genus and species of the tribe Ichthyomyini (Rodentia: Sigmodontinae) based on three specimens collected in Machupicchu, Cusco, in the southern Peruvian Andes. Our study includes a comprehensive morphological analysis of 201 specime...

This study analyses for the first time the genetic diversity, connectivity, and evolutionary dynamics of the small red scorpionfish (Scorpaena notata) in the Balearic Islands, using two mitochondrial DNA markers: Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI)...

The cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii, is a globally significant agricultural pest whose microbiota plays vital roles in its physiology and adaptation. However, the dynamics of bacterial communities across its developmental stages remain poorly understood...

South and Southeast Asia are considered biodiversity hotspots, yet they face escalating threats from deforestation and climate change. This study evaluates the suitable habitat extent of two sympatric flying squirrels, Petaurista elegans and Hylopete...

Environmental DNA metabarcoding offers an efficient and non-invasive solution for aquatic biomonitoring surveys, particularly demonstrating remarkable potential in macroinvertebrate research. In this study, we systematically analyzed 322 articles in...

The global 30 × 30 initiative, endorsed by 188 countries, aims to expand terrestrial and marine protected areas to cover 30% of the planet by 2030. This study utilizes newly available species-occurrence maps from the Global Biodiversity Informa...

The unarmored dinoflagellate Akashiwo sanguinea is a cosmopolitan harmful algal species known for forming intense blooms leading to mass mortality of fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Globally distributed populations of A. sanguinea have been classified...

Accurate information on species distributions and population sizes is essential for effective biodiversity conservation, yet such data are often lacking at national scales. This study addresses this gap by assessing the distribution and abundance of...

An atypical surface shape was observed in encrusting coral colonies of Montipora millepora. Initial assumptions on their origin focused on the presence of epibiotic intermediate habitat formers, such as coral-dwelling and -boring organisms. However,...

The subtropical grasslands of South America are known as Pampa, span parts of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, and are undergoing rapid and alarming transformations due to agricultural expansion, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. Despite this...

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Precious corals from the Corallidae family (Corallium, Hemicorallium, and Pleurocorallium genera) are well known in the high-end jewelry industry due to their colorful and durable axial skeleton. They exist in various colors from white to pink to dar...

Erotylidae, or pleasing fungus beetles, are a morphologically diverse lineage of Coleoptera notable for the variety of colors and patterns present on their dorsal surface. This study begins the characterization of this diversity and discusses pattern...

This study revises †Palaeorhynchidae (Istiophoriformes), a rare and taxonomically disputed group within Romania’s Oligocene ichthyofauna. Historically placed within Scombroidei, Istiophoriformes is now supported by molecular phylogenetic...

Natural history collections serve science and society in a variety of ways. Collections of geological, including paleontological, materials are of special importance in the 21st century, as they serve not only as repositories for scientific research...

Tropidia, a type genus of Tropidieae (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae), represents an important lineage for investigating plastome evolution and phylogenetic relationships within Epidendroideae. Despite its importance, the lack of available plastid genom...

The fossil and molecular evidence suggests that the area of origin of the Hairy Armadillo Chaetophractus villosus was the central Pampas region of Argentina, with a current distribution that includes Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile. We studied the evolut...

In a 1975 review, red kangaroos in the arid rangelands of Australia were said to be favoured with an anomalous prosperity following the introduction of ruminant livestock. In the western and central locations reviewed, this was not sustained, but in...

Numerous institutions engaged in the management of Natural History Collections (NHC) are embracing the opportunity to digitise their holdings. The primary objective is to enhance the accessibility of specimens for interested individuals and to integr...

Lead is among the most toxic heavy metals, posing significant risks to all living organisms. It is a pervasive and persistent contaminant in the environment. Ingested lead in birds and wildlife induces a range of sublethal effects that disrupt physio...