Litchi ( Litchi chinensis ) (Sapindaceae) is an economically important fruit tree widely cultivated in southern China, however, the diversity of saprobic microfungi associated with its decaying tissues remains poorly explored. During a survey of microfungi on L. chinensis litter in southern China, specimens were collected from commercial plantations. These collections were further identified using a combination of morphologica...

Interest in understanding the drivers of biological invasions in urban centres is increasing globally. Previous research focused primarily on the drivers of non-native species richness in urban centres (i.e. why some cities harbour more species than others) and there has been much less focus on compositional turnover (i.e. why different cities harbour different species). Exploring compositional turnover between urban centres c...

Aim We investigated how local‐scale environmental heterogeneity influences biodiversity patterns across broad biogeographic gradients, using intertidal microhabitats as a model system within one of the most environmentally stressful ecosystems on Earth. Location Intertidal habitats at 26 locations (two rocky shore sites per location) across six continents, spanning 98° of latitude (38°S to 60°N). Time Period 2019–2022. Major T...