We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature on the coastal lomas, and
discuss their origin, fog dependence, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Coastal lomas …

The reliable mapping of species richness is a crucial step for the identification of areas of
high conservation priority, alongside other value and threat considerations. This is …

Arid areas cover approximately 41% of Earth's land surface and support more than 38% of
the global population. As an important part of drylands, oases are the main carriers of …

Background The lack of water is a major constraint for microbial life in hyperarid deserts.
Consequently, the abundance and diversity of microorganisms in common habitats such as …

Soils in hyper‐arid climates, such as the Chilean Atacama Desert, show indications of past
and present forms of life despite extreme water limitations. We hypothesize that fog plays a …

Two months after the hurricanes Irma and Maria hit Barbuda, the construction of a new
international airport led to accusations of degrading the Codrington Lagoon National Park …

In this era of a global biodiversity crisis, vascular plants are facing unprecedented extinction
rates. We conducted an assessment of the extinction risk of 32 species and 7 subspecies of …

Textilization processes envisioned as technological transformation of animal fibres and the
incorporation of textiles into human bodies, is analyzed among Chinchorro hunter gatherers …

The Atacama desert's southern margin includes a poorly explored area of high biotic value
with natural areas that are crucial for diversity and conservation. We used pitfall traps to …

Aims: There is extensive documentation of the floristic composition and plant diversity
patterns in the South American coastal deserts and the adjoining arid Puna. Surprisingly, the …