Caterpillar attacks allow aphids to sneak up on plants
A new study indicates that plants prioritize the protection of flowers over leaves and that simultaneous attack by aphids, caterpillars and bacteria leaves plants...
Dahl’s toad-headed turtle threatened by fragmented habitat, shrinking populations
A recent study shows that the Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle (Mesoclemmys dahli), a rare reptile found only in Colombia, is threatened with extinction due to...
Shining a light on plant growth and development
Researchers have identified the portion of a plant photoreceptor responsible for light-dependent changes in gene expression.
Belowground fungal interactions with trees help explain non-native plant invasions
The invasion of nonnative plants above-ground is strongly related to what type of mycorrhizal fungi are dominant below-ground in forest ecosystems.
Maize pest exploits plant defense compounds to protect itself
The western corn rootworm continues to be on the rise in Europe. Why attempts to biologically target this crop pest by applying entomopathogenic nematodes...
EU trade ban brings down global trade in wild birds by 90 percent
Trade of wild birds has dropped 90 percent globally since EU banned bird imports in 2005. A new study demonstrates how it decreased the...
Ocean acidification affects mussels at early life stages
Mussels protect themselves against environmental disturbances and enemies through a hard, calcareous shell. Increased ocean acidification makes it difficult for organisms to form their...
Felling pines: Doing it sooner rather than later is better for fynbos
Here's some advice for landowners wanting to remove pine trees in the hope of seeing fynbos plants on their properties again: do so before...
Common jellyfish is actually two species, scientists find
Sea nettle jellyfish found in Rehoboth and Chesapeake Bay are actually two species, researchers have discovered.
Species may appear deceptively resilient to climate change
Natural habitats play a vital role in helping other plants and animals resist heat stresses ramping up with climate change -- at least until...
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