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Catalogue of type specimens of Sarcophaga Meigen deposited in Shanghai Entomological Museum (Diptera, Sarcophagidae)

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Catalogue of type specimens of Sarcophaga Meigen deposited in Shanghai Entomological Museum (Diptera, Sarcophagidae)

A catalogue of the type specimens for nominal species-group taxa currently assigned to Sarcophaga Meigen deposited in the Shanghai Entomological Museum is presented. Type material of 22 out of 24 nomi...

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January 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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Empowering national capacity for DNA-based approach to species identification and biodiversity monitoring

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Empowering national capacity for DNA-based approach to species identification and biodiversity monitoring

DNA barcoding has become a cornerstone for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, enabling applications from ecological research to conservation and environmental policy. The Internationa...

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January 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM

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In Memoriam of James Donald Lafontaine (8 December 1948, – 20 November 2025), a renowned Canadian lepidopterologist.

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In Memoriam: James Donald Lafontaine 8 December 1948 – 20 November 2025

Renowned lepidopterist Dr. J. Donald Lafontaine ("Don" to those who knew him) passed away on 20 November 2025. A summary of his scientific legacy and achievements is provided, including a co...

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January 6, 2026 at 12:08 PM

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Why African Estuaries Matter? An Expert Perspective on Global Sustainability: doi.org/10.3897/arph...

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December 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM

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Green Guardians: Mosses as Potential Low-Cost Biomonitors of Air Pollution in Urban Chicago: doi.org/10.3897/arph...

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Green Guardians: Mosses as Potential Low-Cost Biomonitors of Air Pollution in Urban Chicago

According to the Lancet Commission, air pollution is one of the single largest environmental causes of premature death in the world. Particulate matter (PM), including metals, are pollutants of concer...

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December 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM

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First record of 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢 (Emery, 1869) (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) from Crete and 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘪 (Emery, 1875) from Andros in Greece

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First record of Strumigenys membranifera (Emery, 1869) (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) from Crete and Strumigenys baudueri (Emery, 1875) from Andros in Greece

The genus Strumigenys (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) comprises over 880 species globally. Strumigenys membranifera, a widely distributed tramp species, is known for its small size, thelytokous parthenogenes...

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December 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments

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Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments

The marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) is an invasive, parthenogenetically reproducing species that has spread to freshwater ecosystems in over 24 countries across North America, Europe, Africa...

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December 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM

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A 12S rDNA barcode reference library for Neotropical electric fishes (𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪, 𝘎𝘺𝘮𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘴)

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A 12S rDNA barcode reference library for Neotropical electric fishes (Teleostei, Gymnotiformes)

DNA barcodes are instrumental for identifying species from tissues and environmental samples. Metabarcoding-based assessments of biodiversity depend on taxonomically accurate barcode sequence librarie...

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December 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM

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D2.2 Good practice criteria for multi-variable risk reduction from restoration/ESS at the Pilots, as a function of projection horizon and domain scale, as enablers to introduce risk products in coastal governance

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D2.2 Good practice criteria for multi-variable risk reduction from restoration/ESS at the Pilots, as a function of projection horizon and domain scale, as enablers to introduce risk products in coasta...

nature-based approaches, while reinforcing connectivity from river basins to the sea. Deliverable D2.2 is the second technical output of Work Package 2 (WP2), building upon the storm-based modelling w...

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December 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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D2.3 Scaling up: risk reduction as a function of active/passive restoration scale in the Pilots

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D2.3 Scaling up: risk reduction as a function of active/passive restoration scale in the Pilots

Within this portfolio of restoration interventions, we present a range of model-based projections assessing the impact of large-scale Nature-based Solutions (NbS) on enhancing Eco System Services (ESS...

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December 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM

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Phylogeny and Taxonomic Revision of Pseudodiploospora (Hypocreales, Pseudodiploosporeaceae) Associated with White Mold Disease of Cultivated Morels in China

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Phylogeny and Taxonomic Revision of Pseudodiploospora (Hypocreales, Pseudodiploosporeaceae) Associated with White Mold Disease of Cultivated Morels in China

White mold disease (WMD) is one of the most destructive diseases affecting cultivated morels (Morchella spp.) in China, yet the taxonomy and diversity of its associated pathogens remain poorly resolve...

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December 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM

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Ecosystem services across Europe. D4.2 Current and future natural capital and ecosystem services

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Ecosystem services across Europe. D4.2 Current and future natural capital and ecosystem services

The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to put biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030. A key component of the Strategy is the development of a coherent Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N), ...

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December 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM

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Regional impact risk classification (RIRC): a predictive framework for plant invasion impacts

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Regional impact risk classification (RIRC): a predictive framework for plant invasion impacts

Regional prediction of impact risk is essential for prioritizing targeted management of invasive alien plants. We present the Regional Impact Risk Classification (RIRC) framework, which combines the E...

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December 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM

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The impact of shifts in precipitation and temperature during seed ripening on the germination dynamics of 23 meadow species

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The impact of shifts in precipitation and temperature during seed ripening on the germination dynamics of 23 meadow species

Weather fluctuations can influence germination dynamics and pose a threat to the conservation of lowland hay meadow species. This study aims to assess the effects of temperature and precipitation chan...

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December 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM

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Monitoring and Analysis of Land Cover Change Dynamics in Bahr Al-Najaf (Iraq) using Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Classification (2002–2025)

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Monitoring and Analysis of Land Cover Change Dynamics in Bahr Al-Najaf (Iraq) using Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Classification (2002–2025)

This study utilizes multi-temporal remote sensing images and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and document significant land cover changes in the Bahr Al-Najaf depression, Najaf Governor...

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December 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM

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Biogeography of tropical dry forest soils

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December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM

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Evidence-based assessment of container suitability for alcohol-preserved natural history specimens

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Evidence-based assessment of container suitability for alcohol-preserved natural history specimens

Specimens preserved in alcohol require ongoing monitoring to prevent deterioration, as the preservative is inherently unstable and susceptible to evaporation and concentration changes. The Natural His...

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December 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM

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Acoustic Monitoring of Invasive Species: Continental
Patterns in Calling Activity of the Invasive Cane Toad

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Acoustic Monitoring of Invasive Species: Continental Patterns in Calling Activity of the Invasive Cane Toad

Invasive populations are managed most effectively when surveillance targets periods and places of maximal activity or detectability. Understanding the factors influencing breeding of invasive species ...

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December 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM

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Condition Matters: Fine-Tuning Ecosystem Service Capacity with Ecosystem Condition.

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Condition Matters: Fine-Tuning Ecosystem Service Capacity with Ecosystem Condition

Ecosystem service (ES) capacity matrices are widely used for ES assessment and mapping due to their operational simplicity. However, standard matrices assign uniform capacity scores to ecosystem types...

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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 AM

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Forest ecosystem restoration potential unravelled through machine learning algorithms.

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Forest ecosystem restoration potential unravelled through machine learning algorithms

Decades of scientific development have led to a specialisation of environmental analyses, hampering the recognition of forest ecosystem restoration. However, an integrated approach is required to bett...

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December 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM

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A survey of egg-parasitoid species associated with Dendrolimus houi (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) in Fujian, China.

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A survey of egg-parasitoid species associated with Dendrolimus houi (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) in Fujian, China

Dendrolimus houi Lajonquiere is a polyphagous defoliator with strong adaptability causing significant damage to hundreds of hectares of pine forest. The larvae primarily damage coniferous tree species...

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December 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM

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A faunistic revision of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha (Insecta, Hemiptera) of Lithuania.

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A faunistic revision of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha (Insecta, Hemiptera) of Lithuania

The article presents an update catalogue of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha of Lithuania basing on analysis of publishing records, the material preserved in the available institutional and private coll...

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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM

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Picea omorika (Pinaceae): an endangered endemic species from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, naturalised in the Brembana Valley (Orobic Alps, Italy).

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Picea omorika (Pinaceae): an endangered endemic species from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, naturalised in the Brembana Valley (Orobic Alps, Italy)

Picea omorika (Pančić) Purk. is an endangered conifer endemic to Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. This research reports the first case of its naturalisation in Italy, specifically in the upper...

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November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM

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Short-range diversity and invasion dynamics of the invasive freshwater jellyfish Craspedacusta sowerbii in Lake Kinneret and its watershed – field sampling combined with hydrodynamical simulations.

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