Numerous studies have highlighted the physical and mental health benefits of contact with
nature, typically in landscapes characterized by plants (ie,“greenspace”) and water …

Scientists of different disciplines have recognized the valuable role of terrestrial caves as
ideal natural laboratories in which to study multiple eco-evolutionary processes, from genes …

The use of semi‐isolated habitats such as oceanic islands, lakes and mountain summits as
model systems has played a crucial role in the development of evolutionary and ecological …

Environmental stability and oligotrophy are considered the main drivers of species
distribution within caves due to physiological and nutritional requirements presented by …

Context A landscape is defined as a “system of ecosystems” and this is a model in which
karst areas can easily be integrated. In karst areas, much of the connectivity between the …

The extent to which closely related species share similar niches remains highly debated.
Ecological niches are increasingly analysed by combining distribution records with broad …

Specialized subterranean species are iconic examples of convergent evolution driven by
environmental constraints, representing an ideal model system for eco-evolutionary studies …

Species can show strong variation of local abundance across their ranges. Recent analyses
suggested that variation in abundance can be related to environmental suitability, as the …

(1) Background: The prevalence of allergic respiratory diseases is still rising and efforts
towards holistic treatments should be made. Although speleotherapy is widely applied in …

The determination of a species trophic niche can clarify its functional role within a food web
and how prey resources are used in relation with the spatial and temporal variability of …