earth7d
Fungus infects and controls spiders, turning them into 'zombies'
A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...
Phys.org26d
How evolutionary adaptations enable a fruit fly to detect and thrive on toxic food sources
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena have now discovered ... and has become one of the best established model organisms for the study of olfaction and disease.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council senior biosecurity adviser said marine pests compete with good organisms for food. Recently ...
The Courier-Journal22d
What are invasive species and why are they so problematic? Here are 5 things to know
Simply put, invasive exotic species are biological organisms that move into previously ... due to an introduced plant finding an unoccupied niche in the local ecology. Amur honeysuckle does ...
Max Planck Society26d
Preference for decay
It is widely used in research and has become one of the best established model organisms for the study of olfaction and ... ideal model for studying important ecological concepts such as niche ...
news.ucsb.edu20d
Professor David Tilman awarded National Medal of Science for revealing the importance of biodiversity
However, an ecosystem doesn’t fail in the same way as a timepiece because diversity leads to functional overlap, where similar organisms can take over aspects ... “Humans have a unique niche,” he says ...
frontline.thehindu2d
On the brink: 10 endangered species of the Nicobar Islands
The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...
Mediterranean fanworm: Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Alice McNatty spends her working days making sure the baddies don’t overtake the goodies. The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) senior biosecurity adviser says marine pests compete with good ...
How evolutionary adaptations enable a fruit fly to detect and thrive on toxic food sources
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena have now discovered that the ... It is widely used in research and has become one of the best established model organisms for the ...
The 'unsung heroes': Life-sustaining roles of pollinators and parasitoids
By studying them, we’re not just learning about their world; we’re finding ways to make our own world more sustainable," Prof. Segoli said.
Top4d
The Ultimate Roadmap to a Rewarding Career in Botany
Explore essential steps to become a botanist, including education, practical experience, and networking opportunities in the ...
Frontiers25d
Editorial: Aquatic photosynthetic organisms under global change
Laboratory Biology of Organisms, Stress, Health and Environment, IUML – FR 3473 CNRS, Le Mans University, Le Mans, France Global warming has direct and indirect impacts on the climate and therefore on ...