Native leech preys on invasive slug?
Citizen science has revealed the spread of the invasive giant slug Limax maximus and its potential native predator in Japan, providing new insights into...
Ancient gene duplication gave grasses multiple ways to wait out winter
New research shows how grasses count the short days of winter to prepare for flowering. The findings provide valuable insight into how winter-adapted grasses...
Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
A fungal pathogen which has led to the extinction of entire species in South America has been recorded for the first time in critically...
Small variations in breeding pools make for big differences in Yosemite toad use
The Yosemite toad (Anaxyrus canorus) is a rare species found exclusively in California's Sierra Nevada. While its range encompasses hundreds of miles, spanning five...
Scientists discover 20 new gnat species in Brazil
Scientists from Estonia, Finland and Brazil have found 20 new species of gnat in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Variable venom: Why are some snakes deadlier than others?
By comparing records of venom potency and quantity for over 100 venomous snake species, researchers have discovered that the potency of a snake's venom...
Crop breeding: Getting to the root of the problem
Roots play a vital role in crop plants. They take up water and nutrients for the plant and keep it help firmly in the...
Mono-unsaturated fats from plants, not animals may reduce risk of death from heart disease...
Diets rich in mono-unsaturated fats from plants may lower the risk of death from heart disease and other causes. The largest reductions in the...
Climate-influenced changes in flowering, fruiting also affect bird abundance, activities
A new study has documented shifts in Hawaiian bird abundance, breeding and molting based on climate-related changes to native vegetation. Researchers with the US...
Selling plants on Amazon: A forest of untapped opportunity
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which horticultural businesses were directly selling live plant products online, either through Amazon,...
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