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Successful outcome of open distal interphalangeal joint luxation in equids treated by surgical debridement without internal implantsNARA Subscribed
Introduction The distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) plays a crucial role in the function of the hoof and digit. Dislocations and subluxations in this region are rare and primarily of traumatic origin. Case Report This case report aims to describe two unusual cases of open DIPJ dislocation, including clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, treatment, and long-term follow-up. Both animals presented with open traumatic distal...
Inhabiting the host: ectoparasites and Vector-Borne pathogens in Phyllostomidae bats within urban forest fragmentsNARA Subscribed
While bats are known to harbor various viruses and bacteria, their role as hosts for hemoparasites has not been extensively studied. This research investigated the presence of ectoparasites and vector-borne pathogens—including Anaplasmataceae agents, hemoplasmas, apicomplexans, and kinetoplastids—in 74 Phyllostomidae bats sampled from an urban forest fragment in southeastern Brazil. Overall, 31.1% of the bats were infested wit...
Aim Elevational gradients are excellent systems to study biodiversity variation, yet the ecosystem functions performed by animals along these gradients are poorly understood. We assessed tropical elevational patterns of ant‐mediated seed removal, insect predation and the phylogenetic diversity of the local ant assemblages performing these functions as well as the effects of climate and productivity. Location Southeast Brazil,...
Time-resolved network metabolomics reveals metabolic reprogramming and network stability in cowpea leaves during virus infectionNARA Subscribed
Cowpea severe mosaic virus (CPSMV) represents a major constraint for cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) cultivation. However, the metabolic basis underlying CPSMV resistance remains poorly understood. Given the importance of metabolism for plant defence against pathogens, we hypothesized that cowpea resistance to CPSMV is associated to the activation of defence-related pathways from both primary and secondary metabolisms....
Functional diversity of Brazilian bees: revealing the unique patterns of the NeotropicsNARA Subscribed
Bees are essential for ecosystem functioning, pollinating many wild and crop plant species. Predicting which species are most vulnerable to global changes, and how their loss may impact ecosystems and human well-being, is critical. Comprehensive information on bee response and effect traits is fundamental to these assessments. However, the Raunkiærian shortfall—insufficient trait data—remains significant for bees, particularly...
The proportion of individuals that are found to have empty stomachs during a survey of a predator population's diet has been used as an indicator of the average individual's state of energy balance and of the degree to which its feeding rate (i.e., its functional response) is saturated with respect to prey availability. As such, the proportion of empty stomachs provides insights into the effects of prey on predators and vice v...
Prediction of future railway ballast tamping requirementsNARA Subscribed
The Functional Role of Specific Habitats for the Daily Routine of Juvenile Spoonbills in Protected Coastal WetlandsNARA Subscribed
Wetlands are decreasing globally and species that depend on these habitats must adjust their behaviour or may face population declines. Protected wetlands designed for the conservation of certain species may fail to meet their objectives if habitats critical for specific behaviours are degraded, even if other habitats remain unaffected. It is therefore important to better understand the functional role of specific coastal wetl...
The effects of global climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are unevenly distributed in the geographic space. Identifying sites more suitable to sustain biodiversity in a changing climate is essential to both species conservation and restoration strategies at different scales. Here, we map terrestrial climate‐resilient sites for biodiversity across Brazil to identify sites with greater chances of providing s...
Fish acoustic communication relies on their hearing capacity. The gas-filled swimbladder has strong acoustic impedance discontinuity with the water and fish tissues and in some fish it has been shown to enhance hearing by transducing the mechanical wave into vibrations that are then communicated to the otoliths. In other species, however, the swimbladder does not appear to contribute to hearing and they are mostly sensitive to...