[HTML][HTML] Dead end for endemic plant species? A biodiversity hotspot under pressure
Tropical high mountains are hosting important hot spots of biodiversity on small mostly
remote areas. Recently, these precious ecosystems are under threat from land use change …
remote areas. Recently, these precious ecosystems are under threat from land use change …
Climate controls plant life‐form patterns on a high‐elevation oceanic island
SDH Irl, A Obermeier, C Beierkuhnlein… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Plant life‐forms characterize key morphological strategies that enable large‐scale
comparisons of plant communities. This study applies Raunkiær's plant life‐form concept …
comparisons of plant communities. This study applies Raunkiær's plant life‐form concept …
Endemic plant species are more palatable to introduced herbivores than non-endemics
Islands harbour a spectacular diversity and unique species composition. This uniqueness is
mainly a result of endemic species that have evolved in situ in the absence of mammal …
mainly a result of endemic species that have evolved in situ in the absence of mammal …
Climatic and biogeographical drivers of functional diversity in the flora of the Canary Islands
Aim Functional traits can help us to elucidate biogeographical and ecological processes
driving assemblage structure. We analysed the functional diversity of plant species of …
driving assemblage structure. We analysed the functional diversity of plant species of …
Human impact, climate and dispersal strategies determine plant invasion on islands
Aim Biological invasions are likely determined by species dispersal strategies as well as
environmental characteristics of a recipient region, especially climate and human impact …
environmental characteristics of a recipient region, especially climate and human impact …
[HTML][HTML] Niche width analyses facilitate identification of high-risk endemic species at high altitudes in western Himalayas
M Ahmad, P Sharma, S Rathee, HP Singh, DR Batish… - Ecological …, 2021 - Elsevier
High-elevation mountain communities are progressively threatened by habitat fragmentation
and climate change resulting in habitat shift and biodiversity loss. Despite it, very few studies …
and climate change resulting in habitat shift and biodiversity loss. Despite it, very few studies …
Speciation happens in company–not in isolation
C Beierkuhnlein - npj Biodiversity, 2024 - nature.com
Oceanic islands are considered the classic arenas for allopatric speciation and adaptive
radiation. Established concepts of speciation and endemism are strongly focused on spatial …
radiation. Established concepts of speciation and endemism are strongly focused on spatial …
Impact of volcanic sulfur emissions on the pine forest of La Palma, Spain
In autumn 2021, the largest volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma in historic records
took place. The Canary Islands are of volcanic origin and eruptions have always constituted …
took place. The Canary Islands are of volcanic origin and eruptions have always constituted …
[HTML][HTML] Distribution Patterns and Environmental Determinants of Invasive Alien Plants on Subtropical Islands (Fujian, China)
Y Xie, X Xie, F Weng, L Nong, M Lin, J Ou, Y Wang… - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plant invasions threaten the biodiversity of islands, causing serious impacts on their
ecosystems. To investigate the distribution patterns of invasive alien plants on subtropical …
ecosystems. To investigate the distribution patterns of invasive alien plants on subtropical …
Contrasting effects of invasive rabbits on endemic plants driving vegetation change in a subtropical alpine insular environment
Alpine ecosystems on islands are among the most isolated on Earth, leading to very high
rates of endemism. Endemic species on oceanic islands are particularly vulnerable to …
rates of endemism. Endemic species on oceanic islands are particularly vulnerable to …