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Ubiquitous saprophytic molds, Aspergillus species are common on decaying material throughout the world. (medscape.com)
Aspergillus species are characterized by dichotomously branching septate hyphae. (medscape.com)
Probable cases of invasive aspergillosis have been defined to include those with a clinically documented site of infection, and a culture from this site positive for Aspergillus species. (medscape.com)
The pathogenesis of ABPA involves allergic reactions to Aspergillus species. (medscape.com)
Aspergilloma is a nonallergic colonization by Aspergillus species in patients who are immunocompetent. (medscape.com)
Aspergillus fumigatus is a common outdoor mold associated with decaying vegetative matter. (cdc.gov)
Orofacial lesions caused by Aspergillus species include antral aspergilloma, invasive aspergillosis of the antrum, indolent chronic sinusitis, allergic sinusitis, and oral lesions. (medscape.com)
Opportunistic fungal organisms (eg, Candida species, Aspergillus species, Mucor species) tend to cause pneumonia in patients with congenital or acquired defects in the host immune defenses. (medscape.com)
Bronchoalveolar lavage revealed Aspergillus niger and other species on fungal cultures. (medscape.com)
More than 160 species and variants of Aspergillus organisms have been discovered, although only 10 are pathogenic in humans. (medscape.com)
Aspergillus species are the most common environmental fungi, being prolific saprophytes in soil and decaying vegetation. (medscape.com)
However, the pathology of Aspergillus -associated invasive disease varies between fungal species. (cdc.gov)

Alternaria alternata is a species of cosmopolitan dematiaceous fungi commonly isolated from plants, soil, and food. (cdc.gov)
While great progress has been made recently using trait-based approaches to understand decay fungi and their interactions, predicting the outcome of complex interactions of wood-decay fungal communities in natural settings still remains difficult. (msafungi.org)
Here we used short and long-read high-throughput sequencing of museum specimens, combined with culture and decay assays, to identify new lineages of ambrosia fungi that are wood-decaying members of Basidiomycota. (msafungi.org)
Filtrates of the tested fungi grown in malt extract broth were toxic on the nematodes but this toxicity varied between species. (scialert.net)
At least 10 species of gilled fungi belonging to the genera Hohenbuehelia, Pleurotus and Resupinatus can attack nematodes by adhesion or toxins (Tzen and Liou, 1993). (scialert.net)
Thorn and Barron, 1984) that nematodes may be an important nitrogen supplement for fungi, especially in wood substrates where the C:N ratio is very high and that the predatory capability of wood decay fungi has evolved to satisfy their nitrogen requirement. (scialert.net)
Because trees resist decay, it takes time for fungi to soften wood enough that cavity excavation by birds is possible. (hindawi.com)
Filamentous fungi are ubiquitous microorganisms in indoor and outdoor environments and acquire nutrients from a wide variety of substrates such as decaying plant matter or water-damaged building materials [1] . (cdc.gov)

We use a latent class model to investigate possible distance decay effects in which species respondents prioritize for economic valuation. (stir.ac.uk)
Agri-environmental schemes promote ground-dwelling predators in adjacent oilseed rape fields: diversity, species traits and distance-decay functions. (britishecologicalsociety.org)

decaying organic matter (incl. (bugguide.net)
Some species feed on the larvae of other beetles or on decaying organic matter. (heraldextra.com)
So, mold is frequently found on decaying organic matter, crop debris, or compost heaps. (cdc.gov)

Decaying logs retain moisture and nutrients that aid in new plant growth and support wildlife such as soil organisms (earthworms, beetles, and other insects). (nwf.org)
most of these beetles associate with species of Ascomycota. (msafungi.org)
Recently, it was discovered that some beetles farm a wood-decaying species of Basidiomycota. (msafungi.org)
This species is particularly susceptible to adult Japanese beetles (an invasive species in North America) that feed on its leaves. (wikipedia.org)
At present, more species of beetles are known than of any other insect order. (ufl.edu)
As now constituted, Staphylinidae are the largest family of beetles, with over 63,000 species known worldwide and probably over 75% of tropical species still undescribed. (ufl.edu)
There are several species of click beetles. (heraldextra.com)

Even though it has the appearance of a brain, I suspect the growth is some invasive species. (arkansasonline.com)
Some gardeners consider it an invasive species, while others like the red winter foliage, coupled with the berries. (arkansasonline.com)
However, many tree species are in danger of extinction due to various threats, including deforestation, habitat destruction, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species. (gviusa.com)
Introduction of invasive species is another major threat to tree species. (gviusa.com)
Invasive species are non-native species that are introduced into new environments and can quickly spread, outcompeting and displacing native species. (gviusa.com)
Invasive species can cause significant ecological and economic harm, and tree species are no exception. (gviusa.com)
We observed a significant increase in IFN-γ-producing CD8 + T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of immunocompetent mice that repeatedly aspirated A. fumigatus conidia in contrast to mice challenged with A. versicolor , a species that is not typically associated with invasive, disseminated disease. (cdc.gov)

These models included canopy cover, cloud cover, humidity, vegetation complexity and slope as factors influencing dung decay. (duke.edu)
However, various factors may influence the physical decay and disappearance of pellets, where disappearance may be a result of physical decay and other factors (e.g. trampling, scattering and concealment by vegetation). (bioone.org)

Do Cats get Tooth Decay? (catsofaustralia.com)
What are the symptoms of tooth decay in cats? (catsofaustralia.com)
Patients have a history of delayed separation of the umbilical cord, severe periodontitis, often with early tooth decay, and recurrent infections of the oral and genital mucosa, skin, and intestinal and respiratory tract. (lu.se)

When a non-native species invades a riparian ecosystem, in-stream detritivores can be affected. (usgs.gov)
An ecosystem is a tapestry of species and relationships. (simonandschuster.com)

In drier, open habitat types, pellet decay was more rapid, likely due to exposure to sun and wind. (bioone.org)
One component of biodiversity is the geographic distribution of where species live, with species that live in only one habitat being endemic to that particular habitat. (stir.ac.uk)
While vultures face several threats, such as habitat loss and poisoning from pesticides, none of the species found in the US are currently endangered. (virtualtourist.com)
It is the largest family in the British Isles and in America north of Mexico, and it may prove to be so in other regions when huge numbers of now-unknown species are described (if they are described before they become extinct by habitat destruction). (ufl.edu)
Deforestation is often driven by human activities such as logging, agriculture, and urbanisation, which leads to habitat loss and fragmentation, making it difficult for tree species to survive. (gviusa.com)
Habitat destruction is another significant threat to tree species. (gviusa.com)
However, illegal logging and habitat loss have caused the species to decline rapidly, with estimates suggesting that less than 10% of the original population remains. (gviusa.com)
It is believed that habitat loss and disease caused the extinction of the species. (gviusa.com)
Governments and organisations worldwide have implemented laws and regulations to protect endangered tree species from illegal logging, hunting, and habitat destruction. (gviusa.com)
Conservation projects and initiatives, such as reforestation, habitat restoration, and seed banking, are also essential for saving endangered tree species. (gviusa.com)

Parasites are ubiquitous components of all major ecosystems, but the biogeographical factors that determine parasite species richness and community composition remain poorly studied. (nova.edu)
Metal oxides are ubiquitous in catalysis as supports for active species or as catalysts themselves. (nature.com)

the species that live outside are found under the cover of bark, leaves and soil. (uwm.edu)
A lack of eyes has evolved in some soil-inhabiting (Leptotyphlinae) and cave-inhabiting species, and winglessness has evolved in species occupying environments including mountains, the soil, caves, and seashores. (ufl.edu)
Two groups are recognized: species that forage by drilling, boring, or hammering into wood or soil and species that probe or glean bark, branches, and leaves to acquire prey. (hindawi.com)

The ambrosia colors are not signs of fungal infection or decay (as is the case with many softwoods) but are the tree's defense mechanism to prevent further damage from decay following the wounding. (osu.edu)
This fact sheet describes what ambrosia coloration is, the species in which it occurs, and ways in which landowners and homeowners can capitalize on it. (osu.edu)
Ambrosia does not refer to any given species of maple, rather it's a discoloration that affects the wood of many Ohio maple species, primarily red maple ( Acer rubrum ). (osu.edu)
Unlike the blue and black stain found in southern and western conifer species, ambrosia coloration in maple is not caused by a fungus. (osu.edu)
Ambrosia stains in maple are not associated with decay. (osu.edu)
As with other maples, the red ambrosia color (flame) in boxelder is caused by the same decay-preventative process. (osu.edu)

Temperature and rainfall influenced the stages of carcass decay and insect activity and abundance. (astm.org)
Rated as non-durable regarding decay resistance, and also susceptible to insect attack. (wood-database.com)
Currently, the species is threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid , a non-native insect that kills infested trees. (wood-database.com)
We investigate four different methods for background estimation in calcium imaging of the insect brain and evaluate their performance on six data sets consisting of data recorded from two sites in two species of moths. (lu.se)

Maple (genus Acer ) are among the most common tree species in Ohio forests and cities. (osu.edu)
Pleurotus species display a kind of nematode capture that appears to be unique to this genus. (scialert.net)

snags that lack limbs are often more decayed and, may have more and larger cavities for shelter and nesting. (nwf.org)
Many bird and mammal species rely on cavities in trees to rear their young or roost. (hindawi.com)
Of the 67 vertebrate species commonly using cavities in the PNW, 20 (30%) are designated "at risk" or "potentially at risk. (hindawi.com)
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)

Nematicides are used to control various species of root-knot nematodes in developed agriculture but are mostly inappropriate for subsistence farmers in developing countries. (scialert.net)

Denning, W. (1794) On the decay of apple trees. (scirp.org)
Despite the fires, there are still many aged trees with lichen and polypore mushrooms growing on them as well as naturally decaying remains of trees. (everything2.com)
C. gattii is associated with more than 50 species of trees, especially the eucalyptus in Australia. (msdmanuals.com)

Deep-sea pink sea urchins aggregate to feed on decaying seaweed. (thetyee.ca)
Researchers used to assume that red sea urchins grew quickly and had modest life spans of up to about 10 years, but as scientists studied the species in more detail, they realized these urchins continue to grow very slowly and, in some locations, will survive for centuries if they can avoid predators, disease and fishers. (livescience.com)

Coccidioides species are dimorphic existing as mold in the environments and as spherules in vivo. (medscape.com)

Laricifomes officinalis is a wood-decay fungus that is closely associated with old individuals of Larix decidua. (unipv.it)

The most common infectious agents are Staphylococcus species, gram-negative bacteria and fungal organisms (candida species). (lu.se)

We monitored 120 pellet groups deposited in May 2008 at 4, 12, 16 and 28 month intervals (i.e. the end of each of three plant growing seasons) to assess differences in physical decay and disappearance. (bioone.org)
In moist habitats, pellets showed little sign of decay by the end of our study, likely due to a short plant growing season. (bioone.org)

While solid progress has been made on describing wood decay communities in the 20th century, with modern technologies we are now able to achieve a deeper understanding, and the time is now ripe to review recent, exciting progress. (msafungi.org)
We discuss ecological impacts of these phylogenetically diverse relationships in the context of wood decay. (msafungi.org)
About 450 species thrive here thanks to the amount of naturally decay ing wood. (everything2.com)
Treated wood still absorbs water, and the treatment is not considered waterproof, but rather decay-proof. (doityourself.com)
Wood species typically used include Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine, Douglas fir, and Southern yellow pine. (doityourself.com)
Its wood is highly valued for its durability and resistance to decay. (gviusa.com)
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is reported by the IUCN as being near threatened. (wood-database.com)

The ability to predict the amount of stable carbon residues produced through decay will be important for modeling how changes in global mean temperatures may affect the ability of forests to store carbon. (msafungi.org)

Since several Asian pear species are considered to be potential source of fire blight resistance, we crossed "Doyenné du Comice", the susceptible European cultivar, with four Asian pear species. (scirp.org)

In this study, successional patterns, relative abundance of larvae and adults of sarcosaprophagous insects, carcass decay, diversity and seasonality of species, and their potential as forensic indicators were studied. (astm.org)

Their wide host ranges (Jepson, 1987) made them difficult to be controlled by rotation and resistant cultivars have variable value because of the occurrence of virulent races and species mixtures (Roberts, 1992). (scialert.net)

The major theme of the book is the concept of decay, which may occur in individuals as disease or mental illness, and which may occur in societies as decline into decadence. (wikipedia.org)
We apply core-valence separation (CVS) technique and appropriate EOM models to obtain the correct (both initial and final) electronic states that occur in the Auger decay. (aps.org)

Many tree species are currently endangered, with some on the brink of extinction. (gviusa.com)

Known for its ease of workmanship and nailing as well as strength and dimensional stability, Western lumber includes more than 15 commercially important Western softwood species . (doityourself.com)

While Auger decay in atoms and molecules has been known for long now, its predictive modeling still poses a significant challenge for theorists, as it intrinsically involves electronic continuum and many-body electronic states which are formally unbound (metastable). (aps.org)

Scientists can't record the birth and death of every member of a species, so they typically estimate maximum life spans based on what is known about a species' biology. (livescience.com)

1. What are the most common vulture species in the US? (virtualtourist.com)
The most common vulture species found in the US are the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) and the black vulture (Coragyps atratus). (virtualtourist.com)
The most common species are Douglas fir and Hem-fir. (doityourself.com)

Climate change can also alter precipitation patterns, causing changes in the distribution of tree species. (gviusa.com)

Bird species include willow tit , Siberian jay , and different species of titmouse , thrush , and woodpecker . (everything2.com)

Snags enhance local natural areas by attracting wildlife species that may not otherwise be found there. (nwf.org)
The ribbed cocoon maker species Bucculatrix improvisa has not been found on other plants. (wikipedia.org)
Maple species found in Ohio include red ( A. rubrum ), sugar ( A. saccharum ), black ( A. nigrum ), silver ( A. saccharinum ), and boxelder ( A. negundo ). (osu.edu)
In the United States, several vulture species can be found in different regions. (virtualtourist.com)

This multiplier is likely inaccurate if not derived from a study reflecting the spatiotemporal variation in decay times. (duke.edu)
Seasonal decay models based on remotely sensed covariates explained 86% of the variation for the wet season and 79% for the dry season. (duke.edu)
Disregarding spatial and temporal variation in decay rate biased population estimates up to 1.6 and 6.9 times. (duke.edu)
Using simulated data, we show that the approach works well across a broad range of parameter settings and can lead to major improvements in infection time estimates that depend on system characteristics such as antibody decay rate and variation in peak antibody levels after exposure. (cdc.gov)

Our experimental results produce Ea and A . The Arrhenius equation to calculate a collagen decay rate for any given temperature. (icr.org)
Here we present a novel approach to calculate Auger decay rates and spectra based on Fano-Feshbach resonance theory and equation-of-motion coupled-cluster method (EOM-CCSD). (aps.org)
The calcium fluorescence decay curve outside the potential response is estimated using either a low-pass filter or constant, linear or polynomial regression, and is subsequently used to calculate the magnitude, latency and duration of the response. (lu.se)

These themes include the general concept of decay (of individuals, societies and the universe) and the goodness of doubt. (wikipedia.org)
Some of the most endangered tree species include the Madagascar rosewood, the Chinese water fir, and the Franklinia tree. (gviusa.com)
For timber cladding and decking, two important aspects include reduced structural performance due to fungal decay and aesthetical changes resulting from superficial effects such as photodegradation and moulds. (lu.se)

Bark hard to distinguish from other species of pine or spruce, with the same reddish inner bark. (wood-database.com)

Chrysomya albiceps was the most abundant species in all four experiments. (astm.org)

More than one-third of U.S. fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. (nwf.org)
We assessed Leptospira prevalence levels and risk factors in five target wildlife species across the greater Los Angeles region: striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis), raccoons (Procyon lotor), coyotes (Canis latrans), Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana), and fox squirrels (Sciurus niger). (cdc.gov)
This indicates exposure risk for humans and domestic animals and highlights that this pathogen can circulate endemically in many wildlife species even in densely populated urban areas. (cdc.gov)

Note however, that scientists focused mainly on the commercial species crayfish, snapper and blue cod. (seafriends.org.nz)
Eastern Hemlock is one of the two primary commercial species of hemlock harvested in North America-with the other being Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) . (wood-database.com)

It should decay even faster than scientists originally thought. (icr.org)

A tree's life cycle moves from seed to seedling to tree to snag to decaying to dirt. (nwf.org)
Once decay has begun inside a tree, there isn't much you can do to stop it. (arkansasonline.com)
Tilia americana is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae , native to eastern North America , from southeast Manitoba east to New Brunswick , southwest to northeast Oklahoma , southeast to South Carolina , and west along the Niobrara River to Cherry County, Nebraska . (wikipedia.org)
In this article, we will explore the importance of preserving endangered tree species and discuss some of the ways we can help save them. (gviusa.com)
Deforestation is one of the leading causes of tree species endangerment. (gviusa.com)
Climate change is also affecting tree species. (gviusa.com)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species has identified more than 9,000 tree species as threatened with extinction. (gviusa.com)
To protect endangered tree species, various conservation efforts are underway. (gviusa.com)
Protected areas, such as national parks, forest reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries, provide a safe haven for endangered tree species and their habitats. (gviusa.com)
Reintroduction programs, where endangered tree species are planted in their natural habitats, can help to restore degraded habitats and increase the population of endangered species. (gviusa.com)
Engaging local communities in conservation projects, raising awareness, and promoting sustainable practices can help to reduce the negative impacts of human activities on tree species. (gviusa.com)
The future of endangered tree species depends on ongoing conservation efforts. (gviusa.com)
C. gattii has been isolated from decayed hollows of certain tree species. (msdmanuals.com)

Knowing pellet decay and disappearance rates in different habitats is a prerequisite to acquiring reliable information from pellet counts. (bioone.org)
We examined elk Cervus canadensis pellet decay and disappearance of individual pellets and pellet groups in six habitats in the boreal forest of northwestern Canada. (bioone.org)
Pellet decay and disappearance varied among habitats. (bioone.org)
Pellets in moist forest habitats had the lowest decay rates but the highest disappearance rates, whereas those in dry, grassland sites had the highest decay, but the lowest disappearance rates. (bioone.org)
Our study further demonstrates that ungulate pellet decay and disappearance may differ substantially among habitats, which has important implications for the design of ungulate monitoring programs that utilize pellet counts. (bioone.org)
We conclude by recommending that fecal accumulation rate (FAR) methods are likely more appropriate in our study area than fecal standing crop (FSC) methods for estimating elk density, because FAR methods are less prone to biases associated with differential pellet decay and disappearance among habitats. (bioone.org)

Our models incorporate field or remotely sensed variables to provide an ecological context essential for accurate population estimates while reducing need for expensive decay field studies. (duke.edu)

A few species scavenge dead or decaying matter. (uwm.edu)

Not resistant to decay. (wood-database.com)

We sampled more than 960 individual animals, including over 700 from target species in the greater Los Angeles region, and an additional 266 sampled opportunistically from other California regions and species. (cdc.gov)

But there are hard limits on how far species can migrate upwards - mountains peak and eventually the water meets the shore, meaning plants and animals that are adapting now may not be able to do so in the future. (thetyee.ca)

Never seen it as a lumber species though. (wood-database.com)

Specifically, for sign (e.g. nests, dung) surveys, a single number representing total time for decay is used as a multiplier to convert estimated sign density into animal density. (duke.edu)
The resulting curves show that collagen decays fast at first, then more slowly as time passes. (icr.org)
In this paper, we use available data on material performance in conjunction with environmental analysis to model, in a simplified way, (1) the time until onset of fungal decay and (2) the. (lu.se)
In this paper, we use available data on material performance in conjunction with environmental analysis to model, in a simplified way, (1) the time until onset of fungal decay and (2) the long-term aesthetical appearance of timber facades and decking. (lu.se)

The paper focuses on species breeding in the Pacific Northwest, but draws on data from throughout those species' ranges. (hindawi.com)

In a second study, with leaf processors present, bamboo decay rates remained unchanged (k = -0.021), while decay rates of S. jambos increased (k = -0.037). (usgs.gov)
Brilliant red, orange, and yellow colors exhibited by maples in the fall, combined with fast growth rates, make them favored species in urban landscapes. (osu.edu)
Marine reserves disappoint because mysteriously they are losing fish rather than gaining them, even though we are quite certain that this was not caused by fishing, as even unfished species are disappearing at similar rates. (seafriends.org.nz)

The Arrhenius plot relates temperature to the decay rate of bovine bone collagen. (icr.org)

These interactions are much more important in the origin and isolation of species than we appreciate. (bioone.org)

Using microcosm-based systems, we demonstrate that fungal individuals (genets) may be as important as fungal species in determining the outcome of decay processes, and that for complex fungal communities, changes as small as 2C can significantly alter outcomes in terms of fungal community composition, mass loss and percentage of lignin remaining. (msafungi.org)
These results show that flies are important in carcass decay and are, therefore, also of forensic importance. (astm.org)
Predicting the long-term performance of timber is important because it enables rational material (species and treatment) and design (detailing) choices and reduce the risks of unexpected repairs and premature replacement of timber products. (lu.se)

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