Cory’s Shearwater ( Calonectris borealis ), a migratory seabird from the Procellariidae family, is widely distributed across the Atlantic Ocean. It breeds on islands of Azores, Madeira, Canary, and Berlengas, and winters in coastal areas of South America and Africa. This species’ wide habitat range contributes to pathogen exchange across global regions. Plasmodium , a genus of apicomplexan parasites causing avian malaria, affe...

The ferruginous duricrust ( canga ) in the Iron Quadrangle (IQ), Minas Gerais, Brazil, occurs within the Campo Rupestre and presents remarkable levels of endemism and species richness. Despite the recognized importance of microorganisms for the maintenance of this ecosystem, current molecular-based studies reveal that both the taxonomic composition and the ecological functions of the canga microbiome are undiscovered. In this...

Human-induced changes in nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) global cycles and availability significantly impact plant growth and nutritional composition, thereby affecting ecosystem dynamics. However, research on the effects of increased nutrient availability often focuses on plant community-level effects, overlooking interspecific variability and neglecting impacts on higher trophic levels. Using a controlled fertilization exper...

Heatwaves (HWs) characteristics (number, frequency and duration) in state capitals of the Northern Brazil Region (NBR) and their climate projections throughout the century were analysed using observed data from meteorological stations and Regional Climate Models (RCMs). HWs were identified considering a minimum period of three consecutive days during which the daily maximum temperature exceeds the 90th percentile. Results show...

The contamination of soil, water, and air by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) allows the transfer of metals to food. When introduced into food through soil, PTEs are absorbed by plant roots and transported to the bloodstream. The region surrounding Sepetiba Bay (SB), a densely populated area intensively exploited for tourist purposes, is one of the most contaminated by PTEs in the southeastern region of Brazil. Therefore, thi...