Shrinking before our isles: the rapid expression of insular dwarfism in two invasive populations of guttural toad (Sclerophrys gutturalis)
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0651
Abstract: Island ecosystems have traditionally been hailed as natural laboratories for examining phenotypic change, including dramatic shifts in body size. Similarly, biological invasions can drive rapid localized adaptations within modern timeframes. Here, we compare the morphology… read more here.
Keywords: sclerophrys gutturalis; guttural toad; insular dwarfism; toad sclerophrys ... See more keywords
Diet of two invasive rodent species in two Mayan communities in Mexico
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DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2018-0083
Abstract: Abstract The gastrointestinal content analysis of 344 invasive rodents (120 black rats and 224 house mice) in two Mayan communities revealed that rats consumed a high percentage of plants (93.3%) and arthropods (95.5%). In contrast,… read more here.
Keywords: diet two; two invasive; rodent species; mayan communities ... See more keywords
Predicting Climate Change Effects on the Potential Distribution of Two Invasive Cryptic Species of the Bemisia tabaci Species Complex in China
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13121081
Abstract: Simple Summary Biological invasions have become an ecological issue worldwide, and climate change may further influence the spread of invasive species. In this study, the latest Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) data were… read more here.
Keywords: climate change; invasive cryptic; two invasive; distribution ... See more keywords
Thermal Preference May Facilitate Spatial Coexistence of Two Invasive Fish Species in Lake Bosten, China
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DOI: 10.3390/su15097592
Abstract: As aquaculture food production is expected to increase, introduced aquaculture species play an important role in meeting the rising demand for aquatic food products and contributing to great societal benefits. Species introduction forces sympatric species… read more here.
Keywords: japanese smelt; coexistence two; segregation; two invasive ... See more keywords