The increasing use of fish in research emphasizes the need for effective and safe anaesthetic protocols, particularly for early life stages. Eugenol has been proposed as a promising anaesthetic, yet information regarding its effects on Cnesterodon decemmaculatus larvae remains scarce. This study assessed anaesthesia and recovery times, as well as gill tissue integrity, in larvae exposed to different eugenol concentrations. A r...

Leaf herbivory is a ubiquitous ecological interaction that varies significantly in intensity across species, habitats, and biogeographic regions. Although quantification of leaf damage is crucial for understanding many ecological processes, the accuracy and precision of various damage estimation methods used by researchers, including visual estimation, digital image analysis, and artificial intelligence, have not been evaluate...

Over the past decades, our understanding of the vital role microbes play in ecosystem processes has greatly expanded. However, we still have limited knowledge about how microbial communities interact with larger organisms. Many existing representations of microbial interactions are based on co‐occurrence patterns, which do not provide clear insights into trophic or non‐trophic relationships. In this study, we untangled trophic...

Cucurbita ficifolia’s fruit aqueous extract has been attributed with antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a promising alternative in addressing meta-inflammation. Meta-inflammation plays a pivotal role in the development of metabolic dysfunction, contributes to conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome. The interactions between adipocytes and macrophages within adipose tissue caus...

Zooplankton are a key component of food webs in upwelling systems. Their distribution is influenced not only by mesoscale and climate dynamics but also by topography and local currents. Submarine canyons that incise the continental shelf can act as conduits, transporting deep, nutrient-rich waters to shallower regions and promoting coastal biological productivity. Consequently, these canyons facilitate the advection and accumu...

The district of Arauca is the second-largest producer of cacao in Colombia. However, despite its quality, it faces issues for export due to levels of cadmium (Cd) higher than the regulatory thresholds. A central question is how it may impact agricultural performance in the presence of Cd in cacao and chocolates. This study quantified Cd in cacao plantations from Arauca. Thus, 180 farms were assessed in the municipalities of Ar...

Aim Identifying macroecological patterns and biases in species distribution is a challenging but essential task in biodiversity‐oriented studies. Despite extensive attempts to find consistent species richness elevation (SRE) patterns, the topic remains controversial owing to widespread conflicting, idiosyncratic and non‐generalizable underlying mechanisms. We used a meta‐analytical review to answer why patterns of species‐rich...