Water‐filled tree holes are unique ecosystems that may occur high up in tree crowns and are
essentially aquatic islands in the sky. Insect larvae, mesofauna, and other organisms …

Tree hollows are fascinating microcosms that host a rich saproxylic insect assemblage. One
of the most peculiar characteristics of this habitat is that both biotic and abiotic factors affect …

One way parents shape the fitness prospects of their offspring is by providing a nursery.
When parents divide a brood across several nurseries, they must assess not only the costs …

We performed a scientometry to validate trends in the scientific production on phytotelmata
and the importance of these microenvironments in the maintenance of biodiversity. We …

Climate change projections indicate that mosquito distributions will expand to include new
areas of North America, increasing human exposure to mosquito-borne disease. Controlling …

Phytotelmata (sing. phytotelma) are plant-associated reservoirs of rainwater and organic
debris. These freshwater ecosystems are found in tree and bamboo holes, pitcher plants …

Habitat loss and fragmentation are the main drivers of biodiversity loss in terrestrial
ecosystems, particularly in the tropics. Fragmented habitats can interfere with organism …