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View article: Duration of coexistence with a novel invasive predator increases survival of native prey
Duration of coexistence with a novel invasive predator increases survival of native prey Open
View article: Local thermal extremes shape the nature of herbivore plasticity that controls plant communities
Local thermal extremes shape the nature of herbivore plasticity that controls plant communities Open
Prevailing views hold that species' physiological plasticity may confer resilience to warming, but its importance varies across climatic gradients (e.g., latitude). Yet, along such gradients local species populations may experience fine-sc…
View article: Effect of a Marking Pheromone and Population Density on Ladybird Larval Development
Effect of a Marking Pheromone and Population Density on Ladybird Larval Development Open
Females of predaceous ladybirds use sensing chemicals in larval tracks as oviposition deterring pheromone to avoid cannibalism of eggs. We hypothesized that larvae would also respond to the presence of conspecific tracks by slowing their d…
View article: Presence of the Thrips <i>Gynaikothrips</i> <i>uzeli</i> and Its Predator <i>Montandoniola</i> <i>confusa</i> in <i>Ficus </i><i>benjamina</i>
Presence of the Thrips <i>Gynaikothrips</i> <i>uzeli</i> and Its Predator <i>Montandoniola</i> <i>confusa</i> in <i>Ficus </i><i>benjamina</i> Open
View article: Local thermal extremes shape the nature of herbivore plasticity that controls plant communities
Local thermal extremes shape the nature of herbivore plasticity that controls plant communities Open
Prevailing views hold that species' physiological plasticity may confer resilience to warming, but its importance varies across climatic gradients (e.g., latitude). Yet, along such gradients local species populations may experience fine-sc…
View article: Nest Architecture Drives Sex-Specific Emergence Success in a Predator Wasp (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Discoelius wangi)
Nest Architecture Drives Sex-Specific Emergence Success in a Predator Wasp (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Discoelius wangi) Open
Predatory insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Among them, members of the subfamily Zethinae, as natural enemies of herbivorous pests, have reproductive success closely linked to nest architecture, as this limits t…
View article: Peer Review Report For: RNA-sequencing Reveals Altered Gene Expression in the Ventromedial Hypothalamus Following Predator Odor Exposure [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Peer Review Report For: RNA-sequencing Reveals Altered Gene Expression in the Ventromedial Hypothalamus Following Predator Odor Exposure [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Interspecific foraging response to the thiacloprid treatment of co-existing top spider predators
Interspecific foraging response to the thiacloprid treatment of co-existing top spider predators Open
Neonicotinoids are nicotine-based synthetic insecticides used in agriculture to control plant pests. They are neurotoxic substances that attack the nervous system of insects and can cause paralysis or death. These selective insecticides sh…
View article: Temperature stress disrupts reciprocal adaptation in a microbial predator-prey system
Temperature stress disrupts reciprocal adaptation in a microbial predator-prey system Open
Antagonist interactions, such as predator - prey interactions, are widespread in nature and drive both ecological and evolutionary outcomes. Coevolutionary outcomes of antagonistic interactions have been shown to be influenced by environme…
View article: Correction: The rapid population collapse of a key marine predator in the Northern Antarctic peninsula endangers genetic diversity and resilience to climate change
Correction: The rapid population collapse of a key marine predator in the Northern Antarctic peninsula endangers genetic diversity and resilience to climate change Open
View article: Information on nutrition and stational distribution of Forficula vicaria Semenov, 1902 (Dermaptera, Forficulidae) in agrocenoses in the south of the Primorsky Territory
Information on nutrition and stational distribution of Forficula vicaria Semenov, 1902 (Dermaptera, Forficulidae) in agrocenoses in the south of the Primorsky Territory Open
Species of Forficulidae (Dermaptera) are insects with a wide trophic spectrum, using living and dead plant and animal material in their diet. There is still uncertainty about the status of many species that may be pests in some agrocenoses…
View article: The Efficacy of Compost Tea as an Eco-friendly Alternative on Tetranychus urticae and Icerya aegyptiaca and the Indirect Impacts on Chrysoperla carnea
The Efficacy of Compost Tea as an Eco-friendly Alternative on Tetranychus urticae and Icerya aegyptiaca and the Indirect Impacts on Chrysoperla carnea Open
This study highlights compost tea as an effective and eco-friendly option for controlling Icerya aegyptiaca and Tetranychus urticae while being safer for beneficial predators like Chrysoperla carnea. Etoxazole is an effective acaricide for…
View article: Trophic structure and habitat determinants of a Mediterranean carnivore guild: insights from the Sierra de la Culebra (NW Spain)
Trophic structure and habitat determinants of a Mediterranean carnivore guild: insights from the Sierra de la Culebra (NW Spain) Open
The aim of this study was to understand how mesocarnivores are structured as a function of habitat type and in the presence of a top predator such as the wolf. Indeed, the Sierra de la Culebra (Zamora, NW Spain) hosts one of the densest po…
View article: Predation Response of Macrolophus caliginosus Wagner (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) Across Multiple Prey Density Levels of Aphis craccivora Under Fixed Temperature Conditions
Predation Response of Macrolophus caliginosus Wagner (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) Across Multiple Prey Density Levels of Aphis craccivora Under Fixed Temperature Conditions Open
Macrolophus caliginosus Wagner (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae), a predatory bug widely used in biological control against whiteflies and spider mites, also shows strong efficiency on aphids, with females consuming on average ~43.2 first-…
View article: The dynamic nature of cereal food webs challenges the suitability of snapshot sampling for assessing ecosystem services
The dynamic nature of cereal food webs challenges the suitability of snapshot sampling for assessing ecosystem services Open
Current theory of food web dynamics is based on mid- to long-term data. However, the short-term dynamics are still poorly understood, as the technology to study them is not readily available. We addressed this gap, by sampling invertebrate…
View article: Trophic interactions between horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus murphyi</i>) and mackerel (<i>Scomber japonicus</i>) in the pelagic environment of north Chile
Trophic interactions between horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus murphyi</i>) and mackerel (<i>Scomber japonicus</i>) in the pelagic environment of north Chile Open
This study quantitatively analyzes the intra- and interspecific trophic interactions of Trachurus murphyi and Scomber japonicus in the pelagic environment of North Chile. During autumn, winter, and spring 1989 periods, food composition, tr…
View article: NERP TE Project 6.1 - Maximising the benefits of mobile predators to GBR ecosystems: the importance of movement, habitat and environment, 2011-2014 (AIMS)
NERP TE Project 6.1 - Maximising the benefits of mobile predators to GBR ecosystems: the importance of movement, habitat and environment, 2011-2014 (AIMS) Open
This project will determine the movement and habitat use of large predatory fishes such as sharks and coral trout in reef and coastal environments of the Great Barrier Reef. This project will employ acoustic monitoring technology in a seri…
View article: From the predator to the prey: a case study of the vulnerability of <i>Harmonia axyridis</i> to aggressive competitors
From the predator to the prey: a case study of the vulnerability of <i>Harmonia axyridis</i> to aggressive competitors Open
Harmonia axyridis was originally considered and used as a biocontrol agent throughout the world. But its effectiveness has turned into a serious detriment to ecosystems, as it has become an invasive and harmful species, gradually displacin…
View article: Responses of a polar predator to a glacier calving event
Responses of a polar predator to a glacier calving event Open
View article: Neonate mortality in mountain caribou: Patterns of predation during onset of a wolf reduction program
Neonate mortality in mountain caribou: Patterns of predation during onset of a wolf reduction program Open
Caribou ( Rangifer tarandus ) calf mortality during the neonatal period is commonly attributed to predation, particularly by gray wolves ( Canis lupus ). However, neonate mortality remains understudied in mountain caribou, despite increasi…
View article: Results of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) research in the region of the Nobel National Park
Results of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) research in the region of the Nobel National Park Open
The article presents the results of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) studies conducted in the area of the Nobel National Nature Park. Confirmed records of the species’ presence are provided for the period from 2017 to 2024, including data obtaine…
View article: First record of a piebald leucistic smallspotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula in a special area of conservation, UK
First record of a piebald leucistic smallspotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula in a special area of conservation, UK Open
Colour aberrations are widely reported in vertebrates, but seldom for elasmobranchs. Shark trophic level varies ontogenetically and according to species, so atypical colouration may have implications for ecological fitness both as predator…
View article: The brown bear (Ursus arсtos) in Bukovina
The brown bear (Ursus arсtos) in Bukovina Open
In Bukovina, bears are constantly present in four forest districts, where they prefer mature and cluttered montane coniferous and mixed forests. Of the wild mammals, wild boars dominate their diet (over 80%), sometimes also the red deer an…
View article: Conditional syndromes: Effect of human disturbance and age on the correlation between flight initiation distance and vigilance in marmots
Conditional syndromes: Effect of human disturbance and age on the correlation between flight initiation distance and vigilance in marmots Open
Behavioral syndromes—suites of correlated behaviors across different situations and contexts—are widespread and can have important ecological consequences because correlations between distinct behaviors shape how animals respond to changin…
View article: Effects of Transgenic Maize DBN9936 (Cry1Ab+EPSPS) and Maize Borer Feeding on Non-Target Organism Euborellia annulipes Lucas (Dermaptera: Anisolabididae)
Effects of Transgenic Maize DBN9936 (Cry1Ab+EPSPS) and Maize Borer Feeding on Non-Target Organism Euborellia annulipes Lucas (Dermaptera: Anisolabididae) Open
The impacts of transgenic maize on non-target organisms serve as a crucial parameter for evaluating the environmental safety of transgenic maize. In the present study, feeding experiments were carried out on Euborellia annulipes Lucas (Der…
View article: Even ferals: First predation record of the Galápagos Hawk <i>Buteo galapagoensis </i>(Accipitriformes: Accipitridae), on a feral cat <i>Felis catus</i> (Carnivora: Felidae).
Even ferals: First predation record of the Galápagos Hawk <i>Buteo galapagoensis </i>(Accipitriformes: Accipitridae), on a feral cat <i>Felis catus</i> (Carnivora: Felidae). Open
The Galápagos hawk Buteo galapagoensis is the top predator of the archipelago, feeding on a wide variety of species from different taxonomic groups, ranging from insects to carrion. We report the first recorded instance of predation by a G…
View article: Flooding and a complex predator community drive American oystercatcher nest and chick survival in Virginia
Flooding and a complex predator community drive American oystercatcher nest and chick survival in Virginia Open
On the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, conservation efforts for the American oystercatcher ( Haematopus palliatus ) commonly focus on improving reproductive success by identifying and managing key threats to nest and chick s…
View article: Diet breadth and microhabitat mediate predator community resilience to agricultural intensification and extreme weather
Diet breadth and microhabitat mediate predator community resilience to agricultural intensification and extreme weather Open
View article: Social attraction mediates collective foraging decisions in invasive hornets
Social attraction mediates collective foraging decisions in invasive hornets Open
Group-living animals commonly use social information to better locate and exploit resources. In many insects, birds, fish and mammals, this can lead to collective foraging decisions by which animals share a single food source among alterna…
View article: Assessment of Functional Feeding Groups of Benthic Macroinvertebrates to Evaluate River Ecosystem Functioning in the Bhagirathi River, Indian Himalaya
Assessment of Functional Feeding Groups of Benthic Macroinvertebrates to Evaluate River Ecosystem Functioning in the Bhagirathi River, Indian Himalaya Open
The present study was focused to determine the distributional patterns of the functional feeding groups (FFG) benthic macroinvertebrate in assessment of river health of the river Bhagirathi. The benthic macroinvertebrate samples were colle…