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Squamate pregnancy is an important topic in reproductive and evolutionary biology, as it provides insight to amniote live‐bearing that is not mammalian. Gene regulation in squamates is poorly characterised and the extent of molecular convergence in the developmental mechanisms of pregnancy across amniotes is strongly debated. To test the role of gene expression and alternative splicing in viviparous pregnancy in a lizard, we s...
Solenogastres (Mollusca, Aplacophora) are shell-less, vermiform marine molluscs found across a wide range of marine habitats and depths. Despite their broad distribution, their diversity remains poorly documented. Because Solenogastres tend to be externally cryptic, morphological identification requires trained specialists and time-consuming processes (e.g., histology). DNA barcoding has emerged as a powerful tool to complemen...
Adapting Species Risk Assessments to a Changing Climate: The Underestimated Vulnerability of Foundational TreesNARA Subscribed
Climate change is one of the top threats to biodiversity. However, many species risk assessment frameworks, including the globally authoritative International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, do not consistently and comprehensively incorporate loss of climatically suitable habitat into listing or threat categorization decisions. Using California's foundational, endemic and near‐endemic trees as an exemplary set of hi...
Conservation of climatic refugia, or locations that will buffer vulnerable species from the effects of climate change, has recently emerged as a prominent climate adaptation strategy. Here, we introduce an important and complementary concept, ‘climatic nuclei’—locations that harbor populations of species that are expected to expand under future conditions—which has so far received little attention. While the climatic refugia c...
The importance of connectivity for freshwater organisms is widely recognised, yet in‐stream barriers associated with population declines and increased risk of extinction remain globally ubiquitous. Despite their negative consequences, these barriers can protect aquatic communities by limiting the spread of invasive species, leading to conflicting management goals in some regions. Selective fish passage is a solution for the co...
Genetic diversity is critical for adaptation in response to changing environments and provides a valuable metric for predicting species’ extinction risk. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and broader scientific community have acknowledged that genetic diversity is a critical component to biodiversity conservation. However, there remain gaps in the incorporation or application of genetic data to extincti...
Tidal Impoundment and Mangrove Dieback at Cabbage Tree Basin, NSW: Drivers of Change and Tailored Management for the FutureNARA Subscribed
Major storms can cause significant changes to coastal and wetland environments. A series of storm events in 2020 resulted in closure of the historically open estuary at Cabbage Tree Basin, Port Hacking, New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Prolonged tidal impoundment (3 months) led to substantial changes in hydrological and sedimentological processes, resulting in widespread mangrove dieback. This study aimed to quantify the degr...
Physical Characteristics Explain Ball-Carrying Capability in Sub-Elite Rugby Union PlayersNARA Subscribed
Purpose The aims of the present study were two-fold: (i) to investigate the relationship between physical characteristics and the game statistics associated with ball-carrying capability amongst sub-elite rugby union players, and (ii) to predict the level of change in these physical characteristics required to improve the associated game statistic via regression analysis. Methods Thirty-eight senior professional players (forwa...
What is a fish? The life and legend of David L.G. NoakesNARA Subscribed
David Lloyd George Noakes (1942–2020) is best known for his insatiable curiosity, his quick wit and dry sense of humor, his scientific contributions to the field of animal behaviour, and his ability to form and maintain long-lasting connections. His research interests were vast but remained grounded in early life history, behaviour, social behaviour, the evolution of behaviour, behavioural genetics, and evolutionary ecology. D...