Freshwater biodiversity is under great threat across the globe as evidenced by more severe
declines relative to other types of ecosystems. Some of the main stressors responsible for …

Isoetes L. is a relict genus of Isoetaceae which is of great value to study the systematic
evolution of ferns and the flora of East Asia. Due to the impact of human activities on aquatic …

Biodiversity is a crucial part of nature's precious assets that provide many human needs and
insures against environmental disasters. Scientists have not yet reached a consensus on the …

In fast-developing regions, rapid coastal urbanization has led to considerable transformation
of both landscapes and seascapes, with various adverse implications for species dependent …

Decades of research indicate that while native habitat loss often drives biodiversity loss and
biotic homogenization, there are frequent exceptions. Relying on a multi-level landscape …

Deep-sea hydrothermal vent fields are globally rare (abundant in numbers, but extremely
small in area) and are rich in extraordinary life based on chemosynthesis rather than …

Oceanic islands harbour a disproportionately high number of endemic and threatened
species. Rapidly growing human populations and tourism are posing an increasing threat to …

The biodiversity in agricultural landscapes depends on land‐use types, natural elements,
and farming intensity. The Brazilian Cerrado is a biodiversity hotspot, however, the native …

Simple Summary Habitat destruction is one of the main reasons for the decline and
extinction of species. Even if patches of habitat suitable for a certain species persist, the …

The future of tropical forest biodiversity will largely depend on human-modified landscapes.
We investigated how medium-to large-bodied mammals respond to factors at local (habitat …