Knowing the spatial variability of a region helps us develop specific conservation strategies to mitigate human-induced disturbances. In this context, beetles are excellent bioindicators of spatial changes resulting from human disturbance. This work aims to determine the spatial heterogeneity of the diversity of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea in dry forests of the Colombian Caribbean region. Individuals were captured using bait...

Key message Pepper fruits contain two leucine aminopeptidase ( LAP ) genes which are differentially modulated during ripening and by nitric oxide. The LAP activity increases during ripening but is negatively modulated by nitration . Abstract Leucine aminopeptidase (LAP) is an essential metalloenzyme that cleaves N-terminal leucine residues from proteins but also metabolizes dipeptides and tripeptides. LAPs play a fundamental r...

Aim Patterns of population renewal in marine fishes are often irregular and lead to volatile fluctuations in abundance that challenge management and conservation efforts. Here, we examine the relationship between life‐history strategies and recruitment variability in exploited marine fish species using a macroecological approach. Location Global ocean. Time period 1950–2018. Major taxa studied Bony and cartilaginous fish. Meth...