Population genetic structure of the globally introduced big‐headed ant in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9660
Abstract: Abstract Global commerce and transportation facilitate the spread of invasive species. The African big‐headed ant, Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius), has achieved worldwide distribution through globalization. Since the late 19th century, Taiwan has served as a major… read more here.
Keywords: population genetic; megacephala; big headed; headed ant ... See more keywords
Demographic consequences of mutualism disruption: Browsing and big-headed ant invasion drive acacia population declines.
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3655
Abstract: Across the globe, biological invasions have disrupted mutualisms, producing reverberating consequences for ecosystems. Although invasive species frequently trigger mutualism disruptions, few studies have quantified the demographic mechanisms by which mutualism breakdown may generate population effects.… read more here.
Keywords: big headed; large mammalian; mutualism; headed ant ... See more keywords
The presence of an alternative food source changes the tending behavior of the big-headed ant, Pheidole megacephala (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on Dysmicoccus brevipes (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s13355-018-0553-0
Abstract: The mutualistic association between ants and hemipterans is often facultative and can be affected by the availability of other food sources. In the present study we tested whether the tending behavior of the big-headed ant,… read more here.
Keywords: alternative food; tending behavior; behavior big; headed ant ... See more keywords
Using eDNA techniques to find the endangered big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262015
Abstract: We evaluate the efficacy of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to locate wild populations and estimate the population size of the endangered big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) in Hong Kong. The results from this study are important… read more here.
Keywords: big headed; headed turtle; edna techniques; turtle platysternon ... See more keywords