• Weaker protections for species in peril heighten the probability that species will go extinct, placing biodiversity and related ecosystem services further at risk. (yale.edu)
  • Despite this biodiversity crisis, in August 2019, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service finalized sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the landmark biodiversity protection law in the United States. (yale.edu)
  • He has served on the Board of Governors of the Nature Conservancy, the federal Invasive Species Advisory Committee, and the editorial boards of Biodiversity and Conservation, Oecologia, Biological Invasions, BioScience and Ecology. (wikipedia.org)
  • The great anthropogenic alterations occurring to carbon availability in the oceans necessitate an understanding of the energy requirements of species and how changes in energy availability may impact biodiversity. (frontiersin.org)
  • Our findings indicate that species may be adapted to specific energy regimes, and the metabolic niche can potentially link scales from individuals to ecosystems as well as adaptation to patterns in biogeography and biodiversity. (frontiersin.org)
  • where species are adapted to specific energy regimes which scale with biodiversity patterns. (frontiersin.org)
  • In one of many scientific surveys ringing alarm bells in 2019, a landmark report by IPBES, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, warned that more than one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction , many within decades. (ipsnews.net)
  • Therefore, we face the major challenge of determining the scientific principles and concepts for the sustainable use and protection of biodiversity (species, habitats and ecosystems). (ufz.de)
  • To meet this challenge, we set up experiments on the impact of climate and land use change and on the impact of invasive species, develop the basis for monitoring networks, analyse large volumes of biodiversity data, and use models and scenarios to predict the dynamics of biodiversity and ecosystems in the future. (ufz.de)
  • He is member of the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig ( https://www.idiv.de/en/index.html ). (ufz.de)
  • Deforestation will have increasingly serious consequences for biodiversity, humans, and climate. (nasa.gov)
  • With analytical tools, we can examine these consequences on plant performance, spatial patterns, population spread and biodiversity. (eurekalert.org)
  • Earth's interconnected biodiversity is a safeguard that might protect us from an invasive alien species. (universetoday.com)
  • It can lead to the decline or extinction of certain species, reducing overall biodiversity. (virtualtourist.com)
  • The findings not only hold promise for a groundbreaking treatment but also provide another compelling reason to conserve endangered species: Their inherent biodiversity might contain cures for a range of infectious diseases. (medscape.com)
  • The present study applies a series of new techniques to understand the conservation of Cerrado tree species in the face of climate change. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • We applied techniques from the emerging field of ecological niche modeling to develop a first-pass assessment of likely effects of climate change on tree species' distributions in the Cerrado biome by relating known occurrence points to electronic maps summarizing ecological dimensions. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • Indeed, out of 162 species examined, between the two climate change scenarios, 18 (HHGSDX50 scenario) - 56 (HHGGAX50 scenario) were predicted to end up without habitable areas in the Cerrado region, and 91 (HHGSDX50 scenario) - 123 (HHGGAX50 scenario) species were predicted to decline by more than 90% in potential distributional area in the Cerrado region. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • Unlike past events, this time humans are fundamentally changing the planet through land use change, pollution, resource exploitation, invasive species introduction, and climate change. (yale.edu)
  • Apart from this, however, they also have an awareness of the consequences of climate change on their value chains. (phys.org)
  • Climate change and invasive species are transforming ecosystems. (usgs.gov)
  • Developing conservation strategies for threatened species increasingly requires understanding vulnerabilities to climate change, in terms of both demographic sensitivities to climatic and other environmental factors, and exposure to variability in those factors over time and space. (cakex.org)
  • We conducted a range-wide, spatially explicit climate change vulnerability assessment for Eastern Massasauga ( Sistrurus catenatus ), a declining endemic species in a region showing strong environmental change. (cakex.org)
  • Range-wide demographic modeling facilitated an understanding of spatial shifts in climatic suitability and exposure, allowing the identification of important climate refugia for a dispersal-limited species. (cakex.org)
  • The climate crisis and species extinction are twin challenges with far-reaching consequences. (ipsnews.net)
  • What is the impact of land use change and climate change on individuals, species, communities and ecosystems? (ufz.de)
  • His particular research interests include the influence of climate change and global change on plant invasions and their relevance for the diversity of plant species. (ufz.de)
  • Global changes, such as climate change or landscape fragmentation, that disrupt dispersal have consequences. (eurekalert.org)
  • USGS invasive species research encompasses all significant groups of invasive organisms in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems throughout the United States, directly supporting risk assessment, prevention, early detection, rapid response, monitoring, and control efforts. (usgs.gov)
  • Entire species may be wiped out, and untold damage inflicted on fragile ecosystems. (wsws.org)
  • Species have been disappearing from ocean ecosystems and this trend has recently been accelerating," said lead author Boris Worm, an assistant professor of marine conservation biology at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. (mongabay.com)
  • In losing species we lose the productivity and stability of entire ecosystems. (mongabay.com)
  • Unless we fundamentally change the way we manage all the oceans species together, as working ecosystems, then this century is the last century of wild seafood," says co-author Steve Palumbi of Stanford University. (mongabay.com)
  • Species have been disappearing from ocean ecosystems and this trend has recently been accelerating," said lead author Boris Worm. (mongabay.com)
  • Understanding woody species diversity and socio-economic factors causing destruction of natural forests is crucial in the management of the remnant forest ecosystems. (scirp.org)
  • Poaching disrupts ecosystems by destabilizing the population dynamics of wildlife species. (virtualtourist.com)
  • The loss of certain species can also affect vegetation growth and the overall health of ecosystems. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Current species extinction risks are similar to previous mass extinction events caused by cataclysmic forces, like the meteorite that destroyed the dinosaurs. (yale.edu)
  • Species at risk of extinction are listed as threatened or endangered under the Act and receive protection from the federal government. (yale.edu)
  • author Britt Wray explores the social consequences of bringing an iconic species back from extinction. (the-scientist.com)
  • On the contrary, Hendrik Poinar, who grew up thinking about de-extinction and now directs the Ancient DNA Centre at McMaster University, says that his nightmare scenario for de-extinction would be if we ever bring back target species so that people can pay money to visit them in a zoo. (the-scientist.com)
  • Not to mention that gorillas are a species at risk of extinction due to human activity and the destruction of their habitats. (interestinganimals.net)
  • Secondary users include species that seek a particular, often uncommon, form of natural cavity, such as brown creepers ( Certhia americana ), Vaux's swifts (Chaetura vauxi), and several bats plus opportunistic species that use cavities 50% or more of the time in some areas but not everywhere, such as black bears (Ursus americanus), porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), and some bat and rodent species. (hindawi.com)
  • The European Union (EU) Regulation on Invasive Alien Species (IAS), which established the first EU list of IAS, came into force in July 2016. (face.eu)
  • The control of Invasive Alien Species represents a big challenge in which hunters play a significant role . (face.eu)
  • The study, which analyzed dozens of controlled experiments and observational studies along with U.N. catch data and a variety of other records, found an "accelerating decline in coastal species over the last 1000 years, resulting in the loss of biological filter capacity, nursery habitats, and healthy fisheries," said co-author Heike Lotze of Dalhousie University. (mongabay.com)
  • Specific services that have declined involve the maintenance of water quality by biological filtering, the provision of nursery habitats and the protection of shorelines by marine species. (mongabay.com)
  • Remote islands, small isolated lakes, or remote habitats are always hit hardest by invasive species. (universetoday.com)
  • The thesis covered four scopes: the scents' impact on individual species and on flower-visitor communities, the mechanisms that explain the dual function of floral volatiles (attraction and defence), and the ecological consequences of missing defences for plants and pollinators. (uni-wuerzburg.de)
  • We have a broad interest in the ecological and evolutionary consequences of the interactions between plants and pollinators. (edu.au)
  • Species introductions and their ecological consequences: An example wi" by Casey J. Fisher Huckins, Craig W. Osenberg et al. (mtu.edu)
  • PCB methyl sulphones and related compounds: Identification of target cells and tissues in different species. (cdc.gov)
  • We see that diversity of species recovered dramatically, and with it the ecosystem's productivity and stability. (mongabay.com)
  • How are species diversity and ecosystem stability interrelated? (ufz.de)
  • Movement of individual plants affects genetic diversity and species' capacity for adaptation," Beckman says. (eurekalert.org)
  • The Shannon diversity and evenness of woody species in Keja Araba forest are 2.81 and 0.79, respectively and in Tula forest they are 3.14 and 0.86, respectively. (scirp.org)
  • Plant species diversity is a key issue of biological diversity. (scirp.org)
  • The planet is losing plant and animal species at an alarmingly fast rate, and humans are responsible. (yale.edu)
  • Plant and animal species are becoming extinct at a greater rate now than at any time in Earth's history. (the-scientist.com)
  • Centuries-long phenology data also exist for other plant and animal species across Japan Primack et al. (researchgate.net)
  • The ability for a species to exert biological control over calcification and the species specific role of the carbonate skeleton may have important implications for the potential effects of OA on ecological function in the future. (int-res.com)
  • What are the causes and consequences of biological invasions? (ufz.de)
  • The consequences of these interactions were investigated by harvesting the primary AMs while maintaining their biological status. (cdc.gov)
  • To understand how benthic reef organisms make use of such nutrient pulses, we determined ammonium, nitrate and phosphate uptake rates for one abundant coral species, turf algae, six macroalgal and two benthic cyanobacterial species in a series of laboratory experiments. (nature.com)
  • We provide evidence that this variation reflects nonadaptive sensitivity to climatic stressors, which are contributing to long-term demographic decline and range contraction for a species of high-conservation concern. (cakex.org)
  • In addition, we find that range size and location of deep-sea, benthic species is determined by geographic patterns in chemical energy availability. (frontiersin.org)
  • First, the changes weaken protections for "threatened species" - a category for species at risk of becoming endangered - that automatically received the same protection as endangered species under the old rules. (yale.edu)
  • Where they are abundant, green crabs compete with other crabs and disturb sediment which can lead to loss of eelgrass and associated habitat essential for commercial, cultural, and ecologically important fish and invertebrate species. (usgs.gov)
  • Millettia ferruginea is the most frequent and abundant species at Keja Araba natural forest, while Vepris dainellii and Phoenix reclinata are the most frequent and abundant woody species at Tula natural forest, respectively. (scirp.org)
  • The list currently comprises 37 species (23 animals and 14 plants) considered to have potential adverse impacts across the EU. (face.eu)
  • Third, the new rules allow federal agencies to consider economic impacts, such losses to private companies, when deciding if a species should be listed as threatened or endangered under the Act. (yale.edu)
  • Impacts of introduced species in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fueling Destruction: The Unintended Consequences of the Renewable Fuel Standard on Land, Water, and Wildlife compiles the latest independent research into the conversion of land into row crop agriculture following the expansion of the RFS in 2007 and the impacts of that conversion on wildlife and water resources. (nwf.org)
  • He analyses land use patterns and environmental parameters and their influence on the distribution of plant species on a macro-ecological scale. (ufz.de)
  • Genes are assumed to flow from large populations of one species into much smaller populations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For endangered species with small, fragile populations, this is a serious threat. (yahoo.com)
  • Hybridisation is important in the evolution of species, allowing populations to adapt to changing environments . (yahoo.com)
  • Hybridisation is also a problem for vulnerable populations or endangered species , leading to reduced fitness and therefore the survival of individuals and even whole populations. (yahoo.com)
  • The forests hold diverse wild animal species, which play a significant role in gene flow between coffee shade trees and adjacent forest tree populations. (scirp.org)
  • Because the energetic requirements of organisms impact nearly every aspect of their ecology and evolution, we hypothesize that species are adapted to specific levels of carbon availability and occupy a particular metabolic niche. (frontiersin.org)
  • Hybrid offspring are not always infertile, and some people are concerned about how this affects the long-term survival and purity of individual species. (yahoo.com)
  • The aim of this study was to demonstrate refugia isolation and subsequent secondary contact between two perennial Asclepioid species and to assess the genetic consequences of the secondary contact. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We modeled the range shift of two ecologically distinct Vincetoxicum species using the species distribution model (SDM) and assessed the genetic consequences of secondary contact by combining morphological and genetic approaches. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We concluded that these differences in the genetic consequences of secondary contact are caused by historical colonization processes and/or natural selection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • How do the ecological and genetic consequences of pollination differ between animal species? (edu.au)
  • Understanding the ecological and genetic consequences of the evolution of bird pollination. (edu.au)
  • Ecological and genetic consequences of pollination by the European honey bee compared with native pollinators. (edu.au)
  • Among the 23 animal species on the list, four are of interest to hunters. (face.eu)
  • Research suggests that approximately 25% of plant and 10% of animal species have been affected by interbreeding in the wild. (yahoo.com)
  • The report documents how increasing crop production and conversion of natural lands places further burdens on numerous bird, animal, aquatic, and insect species, while also putting human health and recreation at risk due to increased water pollution. (nwf.org)
  • 36 with the thyroid hormone system: Mechanisms and possible consequences for animal and human health. (cdc.gov)
  • Since only 2.25% of the Cerrado biome is presently protected, this future scenario presents a pessimistic forecast, which would likely include widespread species loss from the biome, as well as dramatic shifts to the south and east, further complicating conservation planning efforts. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • European green crabs are one of the most widespread marine invasive species on the planet. (usgs.gov)
  • It can lead to the depletion of certain species, disturbing the delicate balance of nature. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Distributional data represent 15,657 records for 162 tree species occurring in Cerrado. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • We showed experimentally that the absence of ants on flowers of most introduced and few native plants species was due to morphological barriers and/or repellent floral scents, examined in a mobile olfactometer. (uni-wuerzburg.de)
  • Temporal analysis of threats causing species endangerment in the United States. (yale.edu)
  • A team of conservation biologists led by Dr. Matthais Leu recently studied how trends in threats leading to species endangerment have changed over time. (yale.edu)
  • The study, published in Conservation Science and Practice in 2019, found that endangered species face more threats now than ever before. (yale.edu)
  • In the laboratory, mosquitoes of both species have been shown to be efficient vectors ( 14 , 18 - 20 ). (cdc.gov)
  • An important limitation of this study is that only those species with more than 30 unique occurrence records were used-hence, the study is limited to those species of relatively broad geographic distribution, and does not take into account those species with narrower geographic distributions. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • All models used to represent species' present geographic ranges were highly statistically significant based on independent test data sets of point localities. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • We hypothesize that the species observed in a locality are dependent on the energy content of that habitat. (frontiersin.org)
  • Assuming that the reproductive isolation between two species coming into contact was incomplete, first generation hybrids may mate with parental species. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Frequently backcrossing between hybrids and their parental species will lead introgression of alleles across species boundaries, thereby affecting species history and delimitation [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hybrids can outcompete and eventually even replace their parent species. (yahoo.com)
  • Long term, hybrids can lead to the development of entirely new species . (yahoo.com)
  • The disparate responses of these species to elevated CO 2 partial -pressure (pCO 2 ) may be due to anatomical and physiological differences and could represent a shift in their relative dominance in the face of OA. (int-res.com)
  • To that end, Beckman, with colleagues James Bullock of the United Kingdom's Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Rob Salguero-Gómez of the University of Oxford, used the massive COMPADRE Plant Matrix Database, an online repository containing demographic information about thousands of plant species throughout the world, to analyze hundreds of disparate datasets of plant life-history strategies. (eurekalert.org)
  • Specifically, EU Member States are now required to take measures for early detection and rapid eradication of these species, and to manage species that are already widely spread in the territory of some Member States. (face.eu)
  • On two occasions, one X. velatus was observed coordinating its movements with those of other bird species while flying over savanna vegetation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results of predictions of present and future distributions varied widely among species. (biotaneotropica.org.br)
  • The results on the importance value index (IVI) and DBH class distributions show that the species with low IVI value and poor regeneration status need to be prioritized for conservation. (scirp.org)
  • Thus, they were performing an undulated ( wavy ) trajectory, a characteristic flight of this species. (bvsalud.org)
  • The more closely related (and thus genetically alike) two species are, the higher the chance of successful hybridisation. (yahoo.com)
  • To meet these challenges, the scientific community needs to be able to rapidly identify infectious agents in a manner that allows discrimination of closely related strains and species, and to use genetic information for studying evolution, emergence, and dispersal of these pathogens. (bio.net)
  • This kind of activity should aim to record species not previously observed, which is of crucial importance for early detection of IAS and to respond rapidly. (face.eu)
  • Simberloff was instrumental in the promulgation of presidential Executive Order 13112 on invasive species, and also serves on the IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group and the IUCN Species Survival Commission. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using active season and winter adult survival estimates derived from 17 data sets throughout the species' range, we identified demographic sensitivities to winter drought, maximum precipitation during the summer, and the proportion of the surrounding landscape dominated by agricultural and urban land cover. (cakex.org)
  • It not only threatens the survival of various species but also has significant implications for both the environment and human society. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Of the 67 vertebrate species commonly using cavities in the PNW, 20 (30%) are designated "at risk" or "potentially at risk. (hindawi.com)
  • Actinobacillus was the most commonly identified bacterial species. (bvsalud.org)
  • Recent increases in the number of anthropogenic introductions mean that understanding the impact of non-native species on Antarctic soils is pertinent, and essential for developing future risk assessments and management strategies. (nerc.ac.uk)
  • Within diverse communities, we tested whether species‐specific responses to odours reflect the structure of naturally occurring flower-visitor interactions in order to examine the ecological importance of defensive floral scents. (uni-wuerzburg.de)
  • Our results suggest that Halimeda is highly susceptible to reduced pH and aragonite saturation state but the magnitude of these effects is species specific. (int-res.com)
  • Price NN, Hamilton SL, Tootell JS, Smith JE (2011) Species-specific consequences of ocean acidification for the calcareous tropical green algae Halimeda . (int-res.com)
  • As a consequence, specific driving forces behind the origination of major organismal clades generally remain speculative. (lu.se)
  • The particular organs affected are related to the specific species of Hantavirus. (medscape.com)
  • Instead they were asked to use their complementary backgrounds and areas of expertise to provide an overview of the following three areas: 1) the factors that might render some community members susceptible to the stress of living near a hazardous waste site, 2) the known psychosocial responses of community members living near hazardous waste sites, and 3) the psychological impact of experienced uncertainty of the consequences of toxic exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • In this study, we demonstrated that climatic oscillations during the Quaternary period likely led to species range shift and subsequently secondary contact. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Individuals can support conservation organizations, avoid purchasing products derived from wildlife, and spread awareness about the consequences of poaching through social media and community engagement. (virtualtourist.com)
  • The long-term consequences are incalculable. (wsws.org)
  • For example, if the long-term trend continues, all fish and seafood species are projected to collapse within my lifetime - by 2048. (mongabay.com)
  • Poaching can have long-term consequences for future generations. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) and redear sunfish (L. microlophus) are sister species with largely allopatric native ranges. (mtu.edu)
  • The paper focuses on species breeding in the Pacific Northwest, but draws on data from throughout those species' ranges. (hindawi.com)
  • With rare exceptions, E cloacae complex species are resistant to the narrow-spectrum penicillins that traditionally have good activity against other Enterobacteriaceae such as E coli (eg, ampicillin, amoxicillin) and to first-generation and second-generation cephalosporins (eg, cefazolin, cefuroxime). (medscape.com)
  • One species' loss can be another species' gain," says Fountain. (eponline.com)
  • Marine species loss is accelerating and threatening human well-being, according to a report published in the 3 November issue of the journal Science published by AAAS, the nonprofit science society. (mongabay.com)
  • accelerating loss of species, and mass forced migrations of people. (ipsnews.net)
  • All stocks of currently fished wild seafood species are projected to collapse by 2048 according to a study published in the November 3 issue of the journal Science. (mongabay.com)
  • A total 51 woody species representing 25 families were found in the study area and of all the species 30 (59%) were trees, 18 (35%) trees/shrubs, and 3 (6%) shrubs. (scirp.org)
  • Honours projects can be February or July start, though study systems will vary depending on the flowering times of particular plant species. (edu.au)
  • This is the first study to report on parallel locomotor play for a bird species. (bvsalud.org)
  • A genus of mosquito, some species of which can transmit human malaria. (cdc.gov)
  • Human trade and travel imports species - often by accident - from one corner of the world to another. (universetoday.com)
  • Although perhaps the unintended consequence for strong supporters of Danish value politics, such as former Minister of Integration Inger Støjberg, respect for Muslim women's equal human rights would follow from the relevant decision. (lu.se)
  • Jana C. Heilbuth , Katriina L. Ilves , and Sarah P. Otto "THE CONSEQUENCES OF DIOECY FOR SEED DISPERSAL: MODELING THE SEED-SHADOW HANDICAP," Evolution 55(5), 880-888, (1 May 2001). (bioone.org)
  • More importantly, the functional consequences of microglial phagocytosis remain largely unexplored. (frontiersin.org)
  • Dogs and foxes are distinct but distantly related canine species . (yahoo.com)
  • The gameplay focuses on raising alien creatures known as Norns, teaching them to survive, helping them explore their world, defending them against other species, and breeding them. (wikipedia.org)