The team of researchers from the project Flora ibericaX(2) have discovered two new native grasses on the Iberian Peninsula and in Menorca, respectively. These two species, which are new to science, have been featured in Systematic ...
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2020
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What drives the evolution of new species of sharks and rays? Traditionally, scientists thought it required species to be separated by geographic or spatial barriers, however a new study of elasmobranchs (the group of sharks ...
Ecology
May 19, 2020
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Flowering strips—pollinator-friendly rows of plants that increase foraging habitat for bees—can help offset pollinator decline but may also bring risks of higher pathogen infection rates for pollinators foraging in those ...
Plants & Animals
May 11, 2020
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Watching the wildlife outside your window can boost your mental well-being, and it's something lots of people have been doing a lot more of lately.
Plants & Animals
May 11, 2020
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Research published in the Journal of Animal Ecology reveals a new mechanism of how grey squirrels affect native red squirrels in Europe through parasite-mediated competition.
Ecology
Apr 16, 2020
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The discovery of a new species of prehistoric reptile from Germany is reported this week in Scientific Reports. The anatomical features of the species, named Vellbergia bartholomaei, add to our understanding of the early ...
Archaeology & Fossils
Feb 20, 2020
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Mussels hitching a ride on ocean-going ships are likely responsible for the spread of an infectious cancer found in different species on either side of the Atlantic, scientists say.
Ecology
Nov 14, 2019
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Across parts of Australia, vast areas of native vegetation have been cleared and replaced by our cities, farms and infrastructure. When native vegetation is removed, the habitat and resources that it provides for native wildlife ...
Ecology
Oct 29, 2019
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Minnesota could lose its beloved state bird in coming decades if humans don't stall climate change and prevent the common loon from shifting north.
Ecology
Oct 14, 2019
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Cod, sole and plaice might be regulars on European dinner tables but as climate change heats the oceans common species are heading to cooler northern waters—with profound potential consequences for fish stocks and consumers.
Ecology
Sep 25, 2019
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