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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...
Anthropogenic Effects, Not Climatic Factors, Are Correlated With Holocene Population Expansion of an Insular Bee FaunaNARA Subscribed
Aim Remote island systems with small landmasses and reliable estimates of human occupancy can be ideal models to disentangle the roles of global climatic changes and local human occupation on biota. Here, we explored this with demographic reconstructions of native, ground‐nesting bees with non‐specialised floral visitation habits to infer changes in effective population size ( N e ). Location Viti Levu, Fiji, South West Pacifi...
This study developed an integrated approach for the sustainable exploitation of the green seaweed Codium sp., cultivated in an integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) system, as a source of ingredients for functional skin care products. Biomass was extracted following European Union cosmetic regulations using a polarity gradient system, yielding five fractions, and the antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, photoprotect...
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...
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...