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View article: DNA metabarcoding reveals fine scale geographical differences of consumed algae in the Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
DNA metabarcoding reveals fine scale geographical differences of consumed algae in the Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Open
Galápagos marine iguanas are primarily associated with the marine environment and show special nutritional adaptations. They are the only lizards worldwide that forage on marine macroalgae. Until now, consumed algae have been identified by…
View article: Monitoring a loss: Detection of the semi‐aquatic crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) in inaccessible habitats via environmental DNA
Monitoring a loss: Detection of the semi‐aquatic crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) in inaccessible habitats via environmental DNA Open
Assessing the conservation status of a species is strongly dependent upon data on species distribution and abundance. With the emergence of novel methods for species monitoring – such as the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) – monitoring suc…
View article: Trophic niche differentiation mirrors intra-island population structure of Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Trophic niche differentiation mirrors intra-island population structure of Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Open
Background: Differences in the trophic niche often underlie ecological specialization of individuals and can promote ecological speciation of populations, but studies showing a link between differences in the trophic niche and genetic diff…
View article: Biofilm pads—an easy method to manufacture artificial biofilms embedded in an alginate polymer matrix
Biofilm pads—an easy method to manufacture artificial biofilms embedded in an alginate polymer matrix Open
Periphytic biofilms are the major resource for many herbivorous invertebrates in both marine and freshwater benthos. They are of crucial importance for benthic food webs, substrate stability, and biogeochemical processes in littoral zones.…
View article: Amphibian gut microbiota shifts differentially in community structure but converges on habitat-specific predicted functions
Amphibian gut microbiota shifts differentially in community structure but converges on habitat-specific predicted functions Open
Complex microbial communities inhabit vertebrate digestive systems but thorough understanding of the ecological dynamics and functions of host-associated microbiota within natural habitats is limited. We investigate the role of environment…