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The impact of herbivore exclusion on forb diversity: comparing species and functional responses during a drought
(Wiley, 2020)
Rainfall and herbivory shape savannah herbaceous communities, but these disturbances are being altered globally. To assess potential consequences of such alterations, we evaluated herbivore effects on species and functional ...
A method to determine the combined effects of climate change (temperature and humidity) and eggshell thickness on water loss from bird eggs
(Springer, 2020)
Differences in bird eggshell thicknesses occur due to numerous factors, including thinning due to persistent organic pollutants. Not only does thinning weaken the shell; weaker shells combined with elevated ambient temperature ...
Specialization of plant–pollinator interactions increases with temperature at Mt. Kilimanjaro
(Wiley, 2020)
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Species differ in their degree of specialization when interacting with other species, with significant consequences for the function and robustness of ecosystems. In order to better estimate such consequences, we need ...
Aflatoxins in the soil ecosystem: an overview of its occurrence, fate, effects and future perspectives
(Springer, 2020)
Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by specific strains of fungi, especially Aspergillus spp. These natural toxins are mainly found in soil, decaying vegetation and food storage systems and are particularly ...
Contrasting impacts of cultivated exotics on the functional diversity of domestic gardens in three regions with different aridity
(Springer, 2020)
Cultivated exotic plants are often introduced for their aesthetic value and today comprise a substantial fraction of the flora of urban domestic gardens. Yet, their relative contribution to the functional diversity of ...
An empirical test of the impact of drying events and physical disturbance on wind erosion of zooplankton egg banks in temporary ponds
(Springer, 2020)
Most temporary pond zooplankton species produce drought-resistant eggs that accumulate in the sediment and form an egg bank. When a pond dries and the egg bank is exposed, wind erodes eggs and wind action has been suggested ...
Paradigm shift in engineering of pluvial floods: from historical recurrence intervals to risk-based design for an uncertain future
(Elsevier, 2020)
Precipitation is intrinsically associated with high uncertainty, which is exacerbated exponentially over time—especially concerning climate change. However, the current design practice in urban drainage infrastructure ...