Our finding of unexpected variability in the shapes of reaction norms among geckos highlights that traditional descriptions using parameters such as pivotal temperature, that is, temperature producing a 50:50 sex ratio, are unsatisfactory. Leer mas.
This study presents the first evaluation of nerve and immune molecules (TLR2) in the tactile corpuscles of H. viridiflavius ventral skin, indicating a potential defence role of these structures. Leer más.
In this study, we used ecological niche models to evaluate which regions are more vulnerable to colonization by alien turtles and tortoises and which alien chelonians show substantial environmental overlap with native species. Leer más.
Upcoming meeting on Wednesday, March 20th at 7:00am NY Time (12:00am Melbourne | 11:00 am London | 7:00 pm Beijing).
At this meeting, we will have a seminar from Ian Brennan on his recent study on Australian frog diversification (published in Systematic Biology) and his ongoing work on evolution in mircohylids and genome duplication in Neobatrachus.
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We conceived solutions for achieving these goals under different plausible future scenarios, and identified four interrelated recommendations around which any long-term strategy for managing invasive species can be structured: (1) a European biosecurity regime, (2) a dedicated communication strategy, (3) data standardization and management tools, and (4) a monitoring and assessment system. Leer más.
