Publication – Vilizzi et al. Management of Biological Invasions

To be, or not to be, a non-native species in non-English languages:gauging terminological consensus amongst invasion biologists In invasion biology, terminological frameworks contribute to the improvement ofeffective communication among scientists, stakeholders, and policy-makers. This isimportant not only for informing policy decisions but also for engaging the broaderpublic in understanding the…

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Anthropogenic environmental changes expose wildlife to numerous stressors, including pollution and diseases. Over the past 70 years, plastic production has increased exponentially, leading to significant plastic waste accumulation in terrestrial and marine environments. This waste can persists for centuries and poses growing concerns for wildlife. Microplastics (MP), defined as plastic…

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Publication – Ratkai et al., Myrmecological News

Climate microrefugia promote intraspecific trait variability of the Palaearctic ant species Myrmica ruginodis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Topographic depressions in karst areas (dolines) play an outstanding role in maintaining small-scale environmental heterogeneity in homogeneous landscapes. Such depressions can serve as microrefugia for cool-adapted species, providing cooler and more humid conditions than the…

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Publication – Báthori et al., PLOS ONE

Taxonomy of the Palearctic socially parasitic Temnothorax (Myrmoxenus) ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae The ant genus Temnothorax is one of the most diverse in the Palearctic region, comprising several species with different life histories and uncertain taxonomic backgrounds. Socially parasitic Temnothorax ant species were typically described decades ago, primarily based on traditional morphological traits. In some…

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Publication – Herczeg et al., Scientific Reports

Juvenile agile frogs spatially avoid ranavirus-infected conspecifics Exposure to contagious pathogens can result in behavioural changes, which can alter the spread of infectious diseases. Healthy individuals can express generalized social distancing or avoid the sources of infection, while infected individuals can show passive or active self-isolation. Amphibians are globally threatened…

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