This is the way the world ends; not with a bang but a whimper: Estimating the number and ongoing rate of extinctions of Australian non-marine invertebrates DOI Creative Commons
John C. Z. Woinarski, Michael F. Braby, Heloise Gibb

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Cambridge Prisms Extinction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Biodiversity is in rapid decline, but the extent of loss not well resolved for poorly known groups. We estimate number extinctions Australian non-marine invertebrates since European colonisation continent. Our analyses use a range approaches, incorporate stated uncertainties and recognise explicit caveats. plausible bounds species, two approaches estimating extinction rate, Monte Carlo simulations to select combinations projected distributions from these variables. conclude that 9,111 (plausible 1,465 56,828) species have become extinct over this 236-year period. These estimates dwarf formally recognised (10 species) single invertebrate listed as under legislation. predict 39–148 will 2024. This inconsistent with recent pledge by government prevent all extinctions. high rate largely consequence pervasive taxonomic biases community concern conservation investment. Those characteristics also make it challenging reduce loss, there uncertainty about which are at most risk. outline responses likelihood further

Language: Английский

Future perspectives in the study of mutualistic interactions between insects and their microorganisms DOI Creative Commons
Jorge Víctor Maurice-Lira, Jesús Pérez‐Moreno, Julián Delgadillo-Martínez

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Web Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 39 - 45

Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract. The impact of climate change and habitat destruction on insect diversity survival is a critical area study. These disruptions could severely affect the symbiotic relationships between insects their microorganisms. Understanding how these interactions respond to such changes essential for mitigating decline populations, which are already alarmingly decreasing worldwide. Mutualistic microorganisms present vast opportunities in ecology, agriculture, biotechnology. associations crucial nutrition, defense, adaptation hold great potential developing antimicrobial compounds with promising applications pharmaceutical industry. In insect-associated play key role biological pest control, offering sustainable alternatives chemical pesticides. This would not only protect beneficial but also enhance agricultural efficiency. conservation mutualism must be integrated into biodiversity preservation efforts, as protecting will addressing future ecological challenges. following sections describe main mutualistic associated microorganisms, prospective approach directions that research should consider.

Language: Английский

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Hidden colour signals as key drivers in the evolution of anti-predator coloration and defensive behaviours in snakes DOI Creative Commons
Changku Kang, Karl Loeffler‐Henry, Thomas N. Sherratt

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 24, 2025

Abstract The initial evolution of warning coloration (“aposematism”) within a cryptic population defended prey presents an evolutionary paradox. Recent findings suggest that which combine colours with conspicuous patches on concealed body parts (“hidden signallers”), may have mediated the transition species from camouflage to aposematism. Here, we examine patterns anti-predator colour and test whether hidden serve as intermediate stage in aposematism, focusing colour-diverse snake family Elapidae. Phylogenetic comparative analysis revealed key evolution: (i) few major transitions influenced overall distribution coloration, (ii) aposematism evolved multiple times, precursory state. We also quantified associations between defensive behaviours reveal ventral surfaces (i.e. signals). found venter-revealing are frequently associated signals, these associated. Our results highlight importance co-evolution behaviour snakes.

Language: Английский

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A new species of Acmaeodera Eschscholtz, 1829 (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) from Texas and Mexico DOI

Jason A. Hansen

The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 101(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Detection of a sympatric cryptic species mimicking Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in dengue and Chikungunya endemic forest villages of Tripura, India, posing a daunting challenge for vector research DOI Creative Commons
Saurav Biswas, Jadab Rajkonwar, Sasmita Rani Jena

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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This is the way the world ends; not with a bang but a whimper: Estimating the number and ongoing rate of extinctions of Australian non-marine invertebrates DOI Creative Commons
John C. Z. Woinarski, Michael F. Braby, Heloise Gibb

et al.

Cambridge Prisms Extinction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Biodiversity is in rapid decline, but the extent of loss not well resolved for poorly known groups. We estimate number extinctions Australian non-marine invertebrates since European colonisation continent. Our analyses use a range approaches, incorporate stated uncertainties and recognise explicit caveats. plausible bounds species, two approaches estimating extinction rate, Monte Carlo simulations to select combinations projected distributions from these variables. conclude that 9,111 (plausible 1,465 56,828) species have become extinct over this 236-year period. These estimates dwarf formally recognised (10 species) single invertebrate listed as under legislation. predict 39–148 will 2024. This inconsistent with recent pledge by government prevent all extinctions. high rate largely consequence pervasive taxonomic biases community concern conservation investment. Those characteristics also make it challenging reduce loss, there uncertainty about which are at most risk. outline responses likelihood further

Language: Английский

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