Niche and neutral assembly mechanisms contribute to latitudinal diversity gradients in reef fishes
Aim The influence of niche and neutral mechanisms on the assembly of ecological
communities have long been debated. However, we still have a limited knowledge on their …
communities have long been debated. However, we still have a limited knowledge on their …
A worrying arrival: the first record of brown macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae in Madeira Island and its invasive risk
A Bernal Ibáñez, S Chebaane… - … Records, 11 (4), 912 …, 2022 - idus.us.es
The brown macroalgae Rugulopteryx okamurae is described as one of the most severe and
threatening invasive marine macroalgae in European waters. This study reports the first …
threatening invasive marine macroalgae in European waters. This study reports the first …
[HTML][HTML] Testing differences of marine non-indigenous species diversity across Macaronesia using a standardised approach
The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) induces severe impacts on marine
biodiversity and ecosystems. Macaronesia is an ecologically relevant region where several …
biodiversity and ecosystems. Macaronesia is an ecologically relevant region where several …
[HTML][HTML] The role of climate and topography in shaping the diversity of plant communities in Cabo Verde Islands
The flora and vegetation of the archipelago of Cabo Verde is dominated by Macaronesian,
Mediterranean, and particularly by African tropical elements, resulting from its southernmost …
Mediterranean, and particularly by African tropical elements, resulting from its southernmost …
Reappraisal of the hyperdiverse Platynereis dumerilii (Annelida: Nereididae) species complex in the Northern Atlantic, with the description of two new species
Morphologically similar species are often overlooked but molecular techniques have been
effective in signalling potential hidden diversity, boosting the documentation of unique …
effective in signalling potential hidden diversity, boosting the documentation of unique …
[HTML][HTML] The status of marine megafauna research in Macaronesia: a systematic review
Marine megafauna serve valuable ecological and economical roles globally, yet, many
species have experienced precipitous population declines. The significance of marine …
species have experienced precipitous population declines. The significance of marine …
Distribution, abundance, and on-land threats to Cabo Verde seabirds
Pelagic seabird populations have declined strongly worldwide. In the North Atlantic there
was a huge reduction in seabird populations following the European colonization of the …
was a huge reduction in seabird populations following the European colonization of the …
[HTML][HTML] The role of sea-urchins in marine forests from Azores, Webbnesia, and Cabo Verde: human pressures, climate-change effects and restoration opportunities
Marine forests ecosystems are typical of temperate rocky benthic areas. These systems are
formed by canopy-forming macroalgae (Laminariales, Tilopteridales, and Fucales) of high …
formed by canopy-forming macroalgae (Laminariales, Tilopteridales, and Fucales) of high …
[HTML][HTML] Non-native marine macroalgae of the Azores: an updated inventory
Non-native species (NNS) represent a threat to biodiversity, and their occurrence and
distribution should be periodically updated and made easily available to researchers and …
distribution should be periodically updated and made easily available to researchers and …
Gaps in DNA sequence libraries for Macaronesian marine macroinvertebrates imply decades till completion and robust monitoring
PE Vieira, AS Lavrador, MI Parente… - Diversity and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim DNA metabarcoding has great potential to improve biomonitoring in island's marine
ecosystems, which are highly vulnerable to global change and non‐indigenous species …
ecosystems, which are highly vulnerable to global change and non‐indigenous species …