Some Plants are Doomed because of Extinction of Birds and Animals
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers assessed how the loss of biodiversity in birds and animals may affect plants’ ability to…
Zoology
On the Great Barrier Reef, Fish Help Control the Number of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
According to a new study from the Australian Institute of Marine Science, reef fish such as emperors, tropical snappers, and rock cod help keep the…
Ancient Forerunner of Most Modern Reptiles Represented by New Fossil Species
Lizards and snakes play an important role in today’s terrestrial ecosystems. Squamates (all lizards and snakes), along with the colorful tuatara of New Zealand (a…
Like Planets Orbiting a Star, Male Spiders are attracted to Females
When it comes to finding a partner, the little male golden orb-weaving spider faces a significant barrier. The golden orb spider, also known as the…
The Feathers of Migrating Birds are Lighter in Color
Migratory birds may have evolved lighter plumage than nonmigratory counterparts because lighter plumage absorbs less heat than darker feathers. Birds have used color to aid…
The Discovery of the First Moth Species on Alpenrose
The Alpine rose leaf-miner moth, a previously unknown glacial relic in the Alps, was discovered by a research team. It is the first known species…
Alluring Larvae: Freshwater Mussels’ Species Diversity is Driven by Competition to Attract Fish
Freshwater mussels in North America are both incredibly diversified and critically endangered. In the United States and Canada, there are about 300 species of hard-shelled…
Researchers have iscovered that Carnivores may Adjust their Schedules to Avoid each other
Carnivorous mammals may go out of their way to avoid other species, just as humans may leave five minutes early to avoid a chatty neighbor…
Triassic Diversity Revealed by a Nibbling Prehistoric Herbivore
According to the University of Birmingham study, a Triassic herbivore notable for its purported resemblance to a modern-day ostrich had an altogether different way to…
Coral Reef Food Webs are Threatened by the Extinction of Picky-Eating Fish
Coral reefs throughout the world are already threatened by rising temperatures brought on by climate change, and the risk of fish species extinction adds to…
Pollinators are Essential for Seed Production in Plants, According to the First Global Estimate
About 175,000 plant species rely on animal pollinators to form seeds and reproduce, and half of all blooming plants do. Pollinator declines might thereby create…
Neurons in the Brain Involved in Social Interactions with Others in Groups are being Mapped by Researchers
Individuals’ well-being is dependent on meaningful social relationships, which are dependent on people’s behavior toward one another. Individuals (or groups) engage in social interaction when…
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