Understanding the role of ecological divergence in the evolution of isolated populations in the Arremonops rufivirgatus species complex across Mesoamerica
BMC Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
The
topographic
complexity
and
wide
range
of
environmental
conditions
the
Neotropical
region
have
allowed
evolution
most
diverse
avifauna
in
world.
Distributional
patterns
within
this
avian
diversity
mirror
complexity,
many
species
show
allopatric
distributions
environmentally
continuous
regions.
Here,
we
used
variables
historical
presence
records
to
understand
distribution
three
isolated
groups
(Gulf,
Pacific,
Yucatan
Peninsula)
Olive
Sparrow
(Arremonops
rufivirgatus)
complex.
We
assessed
role
factors
underlying
geographic
complex
based
on
ecological
niche
modeling
performed
paleoclimatic
reconstructions
assess
distributional
changes
suitable
areas
during
Late
Pleistocene.
Niche
similarity
was
not
rejected
Pacific/Yucatan
comparison,
but
Gulf/Pacific
Gulf/Yucatan
comparisons
showed
differentiation.
found
regions
with
low
climatic
suitability
representing
a
biogeographic
barrier
for
Pacific
groups,
Gulf
suggesting
that
biotic
factors,
such
as
competition
ecologically
similar
species,
may
be
involved
isolation.
Our
results
suggest
A.
rufivirgatus
probably
evolved
due
interactions
relatively
across
Slope,
contractions
leading
isolation
groups.
Язык: Английский
Analysis of the Distribution Pattern of Phenacoccus manihoti in China under Climate Change Based on the Biomod2 Model
Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(7), С. 538 - 538
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
The
changing
global
climate
has
significantly
impacted
the
spread
of
plant
pests.
cassava
mealybug
(Phenacoccus
manihoti)
is
among
most
dangerous
quarantine
pests
affecting
cassavas
worldwide,
causing
substantial
losses
in
agricultural
production
and
food
security
across
several
regions.
Although
China
currently
free
mealybug,
its
proximity
to
affected
countries
extensive
trade
with
these
regions
necessitate
a
detailed
understanding
pest's
distribution
pattern
dynamic
ecological
niche
changes.
Using
Biomod2
model,
we
selected
two
historical
scenarios
future
(SSP1-2.6
SSP5-8.5)
investigate
patterns,
potential
habitats,
centers,
niches
mealybugs
China.
Key
environmental
variables
influencing
were
identified,
including
bio4,
bio8,
bio12,
bio18,
bio19.
habitat
mainly
located
provinces
southern
In
future,
suitable
projected
expand
slightly
under
influence
change,
maintaining
overall
trend,
but
center
areas
will
shift
northward.
Dynamic
prediction
results
indicate
for
further
expansion;
however,
may
be
unequal
dissimilar
invaded
areas.
predictions
could
serve
as
valuable
reference
early
warning
systems
management
strategies
control
introduction
mealybugs.
Язык: Английский
Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius)
Birds of the World,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024
Язык: Английский
Ecological niche conservatism and diversification in a clade of New World jays from the tropical lowland forests of Mesoamerica
Biological Journal of the Linnean Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
143(4)
Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2024
Abstract
Here,
we
aimed
to
assess
the
role
of
historical
(climate
events)
and
current
geographical
ecological
features
in
evolutionary
history
a
clade
New
World
jays.
Using
an
ellipsoid-based
approach
relying
on
environmental
climatic
layers
occurrence
data,
tested
whether
closely
related
taxa
Cyanocorax
colliei
+
C.
formosus
morio
occupy
ecologically
different
spaces
throughout
their
mostly
allopatric
distribution
semihomogeneous
landscape,
they
have
been
influenced
by
similar
processes
given
context
Mesoamerican
lowland
tropical
forests.
We
reconstructed
palaeo-distributions
effects
climate
shifts
patterns
distribution.
Additionally,
importance
areas
that
could
function
as
barriers
between
taxa.
Our
results
at
species
level
show
evidence
for
niche
divergence
two
three
pairs.
Geographical
transferences
(areas
suitability
inferred
model)
seem
good
explanatory
power
subspecies
variation.
At
level,
find
no
divergence;
observed
parapatric
distributions
instead
associated
with
differences
limiting
connection
populations
requirements.
Язык: Английский