Abstract Belgica antarctica (Diptera: Chironomidae), a brachypterous midge endemic to the
maritime Antarctic, was first described in 1900. Over more than a century of study, a vast …

Background Antarctica, its outlying archipelagoes and the Magellanic Subantarctic (MSA)
ecoregion are amongst the last true wilderness areas remaining on the planet. Therefore …

Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands include some of the world's most extreme and
pristine terrestrial habitats. While they are characterized by low biodiversity and terrestrial …

The terrestrial fauna of Antarctica consists of a limited number of species, notably insects,
small crustaceans and other micro-invertebrates. Over long periods of evolutionary isolation …

Given the recent climate changes and their impact on the Antarctic Peninsula ecosystems,
the emergence of invasive species, and increased tourism activity in this region, monitoring …

Various processes trigger the formation, disappearance or expansion of lakes and ponds in
Antarctica. Such dynamic ecosystems are a challenging environment for their inhabitants …

La Ecorregión Subantártica de Magallanes (ESM) junto con la Antártida (ANT) y sus
archipiélagos adyacentes, son considerados como algunos de los últimos refugios prístinos …