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The paper monitors mammals, birds, and fish in an agricultural stream using mtDNA sequencing to identify sources of fecal contamination.

This study uses model simulations to show that empirically connected networks with adaptive foraging maximize pollen deposition in plant-pollinator communities.

The paper uses ecological niche models to refine the distribution range of Hemidactylus albofasciatus, finding it is smaller than previously thought and suggesting an updated IUCN status.

The paper examines the temporal variation in Spiroplasma infection prevalence in two Drosophila hydei populations over time.

The paper evaluates if 1D models can accurately capture whole-lake algal biomass dynamics by comparing models using mean depth versus full morphometry in Lake2D.

This study examines seasonal changes in fish eDNA signals across different river types, finding inconsistent patterns and highlighting the importance of considering priority species in survey design.

This study examines how movement patterns of American robins influence their exposure to West Nile virus, finding higher exposure rates but no link to migration distance or season.

This study examines how precipitation variability impacts soil multifunctionality in drylands through changes in microbial communities, revealing cascading effects on ecosystem function.

This study shows that population fluctuations favor the evolution of dormancy, which stabilizes dynamics and can lead to coexistence of dormancy strategies.

The paper investigates patchy potato cyst nematode distribution in fields and identifies microbial communities responsible for local disease suppressiveness.

This paper reports a novel interaction where a rhabdocoel flatworm preys on Daphnia water flea embryos, significantly reducing Daphnia fitness and suggesting ecological impacts on freshwater ecosystems.

The paper shows that priority effects strongly influence the assembly and function of a microbial symbiosis in sea urchin cardinalfish.

The paper presents an analytical method to identify priority areas for refining spatial host data to improve epidemic prediction accuracy in cassava disease modeling.

This study uses stable isotope analysis of rye to reveal historical manuring practices in northern Europe from 1500 years ago to the late medieval period.

The paper examines how competitor-induced plasticity affects plant traits and competitive outcomes, finding that plastic responses can reduce pairwise coexistence likelihood.

The paper investigates how nectar yeasts affect among-plant variation in nectar sugar concentration, finding that yeasts reduce plant-specific differences by 79%.

The paper synthesizes passive acoustic monitoring data across ecosystems to assess global coverage and identify gaps in biodiversity monitoring.

This study identifies hexadecanoic acid as an oviposition pheromone in Tunisian Phlebotomus papatasi sand flies, which increases egg-laying and attracts gravid females.

This study shows that soil microbiome changes under warming conditions significantly affect leaf heat tolerance in tropical plants, with fungal pathogens playing a key role.

The paper assesses faunal composition and its spatial and temporal variation in a Mediterranean lagoon using eDNA metabarcoding from sponge tissues collected in different seasons and areas.