Revolutionary method could bring us much closer to the description of hyperdiverse faunas

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Tagged biodiversity, conservation, ecosystems, Endangered species, entomology, environment, fauna, Ichneumonoidea, nature, new species, parasitoids, systematics, taxonomy, threatened species, waspsLeave a comment

July 25, 2019

A novel approach relying on a short sequence of mitochondrial DNA in conjunction with a lateral image of the holotype specimen was proposed to greatly accelerate species identification and description, especially when it comes to hyperdiverse taxa, such as parasitic wasps.

Scientists dive into museum collections to reveal the invasion route of a small crustacean

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Tagged Amphipoda, aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, biodiversity conservation, biogeography, biological invasion, conservation, Crustacea, ecosystems, endemic species, invasive species, marine diversity, marine fauna, marine science, Mediterranean, Ptilohyale littoralisLeave a comment

May 8, 2018

Biological invasions are widely recognised as one of the most significant components of global change. Far-reaching and fast-spreading, they often have harmful effects on biodiversity. Therefore, acquiring knowledge of potentially invasive non-native species is crucial in current research. In particular, it is important that we enhance our understanding of the impact of such invasions. To […]