Reconciling the concepts and measures of diversity, rarity and originality in ecology and evolution
A Kondratyeva, P Grandcolas, S Pavoine - Biological Reviews, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The concept of biological diversity, or biodiversity, is at the core of evolutionary and
ecological studies. Many indices of biodiversity have been developed in the last four …
ecological studies. Many indices of biodiversity have been developed in the last four …
The use of phylogenetic diversity in conservation biology and community ecology: A common base but different approaches
The use of phylogenetic tools and studies has strongly increased in the last two decades
especially in conservation biology and community ecology. Phylogenetic trees are essential …
especially in conservation biology and community ecology. Phylogenetic trees are essential …
Phylogenetic diversity and conservation evaluation: perspectives on multiple values, indices, and scales of application
DP Faith - Phylogenetic diversity: Applications and challenges in …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract “Phylogenetic diversity” and its abbreviation “PD” have now become popular terms
describing a fundamental aspect of biodiversity based on phylogeny. After more than 25 …
describing a fundamental aspect of biodiversity based on phylogeny. After more than 25 …
Phylogenetically informed spatial planning as a tool to prioritise areas for threatened plant conservation within a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot
Global plant diversity is at risk due to anthropogenic changes to ecosystems, but given
severely limited conservation resources, a reliable prioritisation strategy for species and …
severely limited conservation resources, a reliable prioritisation strategy for species and …
Evolutionary history of campo rupestre: an approach for conservation of woody plant communities
V Pontara, ML Bueno, VL Rezende… - Biodiversity and …, 2018 - Springer
The campo rupestre sensu lato is among the most species-rich vegetation in the world,
harbouring a high proportion of endemic species. We aimed to identify the processes that …
harbouring a high proportion of endemic species. We aimed to identify the processes that …
Conservation of freshwater biodiversity in North Africa under future climate and land-cover changes
A Belhaj, M Mingarro, D Sánchez-Fernández… - Biodiversity and …, 2024 - Springer
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened worldwide. A great part of this threat
comes from climate and land cover changes. This situation is specially worrying in areas …
comes from climate and land cover changes. This situation is specially worrying in areas …
Hotspots in transition: Mediterranean amphibian diversity under different climate scenarios
Abstract The Mediterranean Basin, a region renowned for its biodiversity, is experiencing
unprecedented ecological changes owing to shifting climate patterns. This study employs …
unprecedented ecological changes owing to shifting climate patterns. This study employs …
Priority areas for phylogenetic diversity: Maximising gains in the mediterranean basin
Phylogenetic diversity (PD) is a valuable component of biodiversity, reflecting variation
produced by past evolutionary processes and providing options for future generations. A …
produced by past evolutionary processes and providing options for future generations. A …
Predicting the impacts of co-extinctions on phylogenetic diversity in mutualistic networks
An important bias in the estimations of threatened evolutionary history is that extinctions are
considered as independent events. However, the extinction of a given species may affect the …
considered as independent events. However, the extinction of a given species may affect the …
Conservation of freshwater wildlife in Hong Kong: a genetic perspective
Freshwater fauna is highly threatened owing to various human disturbances and a lack of
natural connectivity among populations. Immediate conservation actions are vital to save …
natural connectivity among populations. Immediate conservation actions are vital to save …