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View article: BioInvasions Records
BioInvasions Records Open
The occurrence of the portunid Callinectes sapidus is documented for the first time
\nfrom Libyan waters. The record fills a gap of knowledge concerning the distribution
\nof this non-indigenous crab of Atlantic origin, that currently has …
View article: Effectiveness of legislative tools to stop biological invasions: freshwater turtles’ invasion in Europe as a study case
Effectiveness of legislative tools to stop biological invasions: freshwater turtles’ invasion in Europe as a study case Open
Invasive species pose significant threats to biodiversity, human health, and economic systems. Freshwater turtles are popular as pets, but when released or allowed to escape into the wild, they can become invasive. A prominent example is t…
View article: Sustainable Enhanced Oil Recovery Fluid Based on Synergic Effects of Cationic, Anionic, and Nonionic Surfactants in Low Salinity: SLS; QA; and SDBS
Sustainable Enhanced Oil Recovery Fluid Based on Synergic Effects of Cationic, Anionic, and Nonionic Surfactants in Low Salinity: SLS; QA; and SDBS Open
In the context of the energy transition, petroleum will remain a critical resource for several decades. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) offers a method for optimizing its production while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Go…
View article: Complete western expansion of topmouth gudgeon Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) across Europe: first record in Portugal
Complete western expansion of topmouth gudgeon Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) across Europe: first record in Portugal Open
View article: Conservation Challenges Imposed by Evolutionary History and Habitat Suitability Shifts of Endangered Freshwater Mussels under a Global Climate Change Scenario
Conservation Challenges Imposed by Evolutionary History and Habitat Suitability Shifts of Endangered Freshwater Mussels under a Global Climate Change Scenario Open
Climate change and associated shifts in temperature and precipitation patterns have become an increasing concern as drivers of ongoing biodiversity loss. The Mediterranean region is particularly vulnerable, being both a biodiversity hotspo…
View article: The silent extinction of freshwater mussels in Portugal
The silent extinction of freshwater mussels in Portugal Open
Freshwater mussels are one of the most threatened animal groups in the world. In the European Union, threatened and protected mussel species are not adequately monitored, while species considered to be common and widespread receive even le…
View article: Non-Native Decapods in South America: Risk Assessment and Potential Impacts
Non-Native Decapods in South America: Risk Assessment and Potential Impacts Open
Biological invasions pose significant challenges in the Anthropocene, impacting ecosystem biodiversity and functioning. Ecological Niche Modeling is widely used to evaluate potential areas at risk of invasions, aiding in the prevention of …
View article: Predicting current and future distribution of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. (Rhamnaceae) worldwide
Predicting current and future distribution of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. (Rhamnaceae) worldwide Open
View article: Environment and host-related factors modulate gut and carapace bacterial diversity of the invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
Environment and host-related factors modulate gut and carapace bacterial diversity of the invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) Open
View article: Evaluating the range expansion of recreational non-native fishes in Portuguese freshwaters using scientific and citizen science data
Evaluating the range expansion of recreational non-native fishes in Portuguese freshwaters using scientific and citizen science data Open
Updating information on the distribution of recently introduced and other poorly known non-natives is essential to prevent and control their spread and better address biological invasions. Here, we combine scientific and citizen science da…
View article: Population dynamics and expansion of <i>Crangonyx pseudogracilis</i>, a potentially invasive amphipod
Population dynamics and expansion of <i>Crangonyx pseudogracilis</i>, a potentially invasive amphipod Open
One of the main drivers of biodiversity loss is the introduction of exotic invasive species. In 2011, an abundant population of Crangonyx pseudogracilis , a freshwater amphipod native to North America, was detected in Portugal. This study …
View article: A potential threat to amphibians in the European Natura 2000 network: Forecasting the distribution of the American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus
A potential threat to amphibians in the European Natura 2000 network: Forecasting the distribution of the American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus Open
View article: Patterns of Distribution of Bivalve Populations in a Mediterranean Temporary River
Patterns of Distribution of Bivalve Populations in a Mediterranean Temporary River Open
In the south of the Iberian Peninsula, many rivers are intermittent, a state most likely to be exacerbated by climate change, strongly affecting river biota. An additional challenge for native biota in this area is the arrival of new speci…
View article: Detection and possible elimination of the first recorded population of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in Portugal from a reservoir
Detection and possible elimination of the first recorded population of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in Portugal from a reservoir Open
The zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, has strong economic and environmental effects within a wide range of habitats, including reservoirs, and there is a need to monitor in advance of an arrival so that an elimination might be possible. …
View article: Non-native freshwater fauna in Portugal: A review
Non-native freshwater fauna in Portugal: A review Open
View article: Predicting global habitat suitability for Corbicula fluminea using species distribution models: The importance of different environmental datasets
Predicting global habitat suitability for Corbicula fluminea using species distribution models: The importance of different environmental datasets Open