A unique case of commensalism: The beaver beetle Platypsyllus castoris (Leiodidae, Coleoptera) and its morphological adaptations
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21532
Abstract: Platypsyllus castoris is closely associated with beavers and displays a unique set of structural specializations. We document the morphology of adults with modern techniques, and interpret evolutionary changes linked with the specific life style. The… read more here.
Keywords: platypsyllus castoris; case commensalism; beaver; unique case ... See more keywords
Modelling Eurasian beaver foraging habitat and dam suitability, for predicting the location and number of dams throughout catchments in Great Britain
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-020-01379-w
Abstract: Eurasian beaver ( Castor fiber ) populations are expanding across Europe. Depending on location, beaver dams bring multiple benefits and/or require management. Using nationally available data, we developed: a Beaver Forage Index (BFI), identifying beaver… read more here.
Keywords: foraging habitat; beaver foraging; location number; beaver ... See more keywords
Beaver Habitat Selection for 24 Yr Since Reintroduction North of Yellowstone National Park
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2017.12.001
Abstract: ABSTRACT Beavers (Castor canadensis) disappeared from drainages north of Yellowstone National Park in the mid-1900s because of trapping, a potential tularemia outbreak, and willow (Salix spp.) stand degradation by ungulates. Beavers were reintroduced in 1986… read more here.
Keywords: national park; north yellowstone; willow cover; yellowstone national ... See more keywords
Giant beaver palaeoecology inferred from stable isotopes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-43710-9
Abstract: This is a multi-individual (n = 11), stable carbon and nitrogen isotope study of bone collagen (δ13Ccol and δ15Ncol) from the giant beaver (genus Castoroides). The now-extinct giant beaver was once one of the most widespread Pleistocene… read more here.
Keywords: palaeoecology inferred; stable isotopes; beaver palaeoecology; inferred stable ... See more keywords
Pan-tissue transcriptome analysis of long noncoding RNAs in the American beaver Castor canadensis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12864-019-6432-4
Abstract: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have roles in gene regulation, epigenetics, and molecular scaffolding and it is hypothesized that they underlie some mammalian evolutionary adaptations. However, for many mammalian species, the absence of a genome assembly… read more here.
Keywords: long noncoding; castor; american beaver; tissue ... See more keywords