Automated detection of sea cucumbers in turbid subtidal marine habitats: An explainable approach by Cheryl Chu, Yi-Fei Gu, Adrian Wong, Bayden D. Russell

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Three‐Dimensional Habitat Structure Drives Avian Functional and Trait Diversity Across North America by Colin P. Sweeney, William Peterman, Kaiguang Zhao, Karen Goodell, Benjamin Zuckerberg, Marta A. Jarzyna

“…We found that 3D habitat structure was the most consistent predictor of avian functional and trait diversity, with little to no effect on species richness or phylogenetic diversity. …”
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Bacterial community composition and function in different habitats in Antarctic Fildes region revealed by high-throughput sequencing by Yi-He Zhang, Yi-He Zhang, Yong-Qiang Hu, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Yin-Xin Zeng, Ting Hu, Wei Han, Yu Du, Zhong Hu, Shan-Shan Meng

“…However, information on bacterial community composition and function in these Antarctic habitats remain limited.MethodsIn this study, using a combination of 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing, 12 samples collected from various habitats in the region were analyzed.Results and discussionBacterial community compositions in terrestrial habitats (i.e., pristine and ornithogenic soils) were found to be distinct (p < 0.01) from those in marine habitats (i.e., marine and intertidal sediments). …”
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Temporal and habitat-specific variations in drivers of aboveground biomass dynamics in a Chinese subtropical forest by Yuxuan Bian, Qi Wu, Rong Zheng, Jiaqin Fu, Jianhua Chen, Xiangcheng Mi, Mingjian Yu, Yunquan Wang, Yunquan Wang, Yunquan Wang

“…Our findings indicate that aboveground biomass at community level experienced a significant decline followed by an increase over the decade, predominantly driven by changes in the low-valley habitat. In contrast, no statistically significant alterations were detected in the aboveground biomass of mid-hillside and high-ridge habitats. …”
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Camera trap method effectively identifies small mammal species in forested habitats by Barbara Clucas, Sydney L. McCluskey

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Distribution of C30 carotenoid biosynthesis genes suggests habitat adaptation function in insect-adapted and nomadic Lactobacillaceae by Tom Eilers, Marie Legein, Jari Temmermans, Jelle Dillen, Ine Vandendriessche, Koen Sandra, Peter A. Bron, Stijn Wittouck, Sarah Lebeer

“…In summary, C30 carotenoid biosynthesis plays a role in habitat adaptation and is scattered across Lactobacillaceae in line with this habitat adaptation.…”
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Using an ensemble approach to predict habitat of Dusky Grouse ( Dendragapus obscurus ) in Montana, USA by Elizabeth A Leipold, Claire N Gower, Lance McNew

“…As a first step toward developing methods for unbiased population monitoring, we must identify appropriate sampling sites, which requires knowledge of Dusky Grouse habitat. Our goal was to explore relationships between Dusky Grouse use and habitat characteristics, and then generate a state-wide map predicting Dusky Grouse habitat in Montana using two methods: resource selection functions and random forest classifiers. …”
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Effects of riparian buffer width on activity and detection of common bats in the southern Appalachian Mountains by Joy M. O'Keefe, Susan C. Loeb, Patrick D. Gerard, J. Drew Lanham

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Integrating habitat based eDNA metabarcoding and conventional surveys to characterize the lake-wide structure of fish assemblages by Tibor Erős, István Czeglédi, Anna Szolnoki, Attila Mozsár, Didier Pont, Bálint Preiszner, Péter Takács, Alice Valentini, András Specziár

“…However, eDNA metabarcoding proved particularly effective in detecting very rare species. Multivariate analyses revealed that eDNA metabarcoding captured a greater number of species and functional traits per sample and yielded a more even distribution across habitats. …”
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Microclimate and Dry Years Interfere With Landscape Structure Effects on Intraspecific Trait Variation by Santiago Ordonez, Balázs Deák, Orsolya Valkó, Vivien Szász, Krisztina Verbényiné Neumann, Anna Mária Csergő

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Evaluating Mathematical Concordance Between Taxonomic and Functional Diversity Metrics in Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities by Gonzalo Sotomayor, Henrietta Hampel, Raúl F. Vázquez, Christine Van der heyden, Marie Anne Eurie Forio, Peter L. M. Goethals

“…These findings highlight the value of combining taxonomic and functional metrics to detect both broad and subtle ecological changes. …”
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Habitat conditions of reef-forming corals directly affect the spatial distribution and stability in fish and macroinvertebrate communities: A case study of Mischief Reef by Peng Xu, Jianfeng Gan, Lintao Huang, Danping Xie, Feilong Li, Hui Huang

“…Overall, we highlight that eDNA is a reliable tool for detecting differences in community structure across small-scale habitats and provides valuable insights into ecosystem functioning and resilience under varying coral reef conditions.…”
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Habitat and Predator Influences on the Spatial Ecology of Nine-Banded Armadillos by Robert C. Lonsinger, Ben P. Murley, Daniel T. McDonald, Christine E. Fallon, Kara M. White

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Fungal community characteristics of the last remaining habitat of three paphiopedilum species in China by Li Tian, Mingtai An, Feng Liu, Yang Zhang

“…The functional groups of soil fungi within their habitats were dominated by saprophytic fungi and ectomycorrhizae, with significant differences in diversity and structure. …”
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Distribution, Occupancy, and Habitat of the Endangered Carolina Madtom: Implications for Recovery of an Endemic Stream Fish by W. Robert Cope, Thomas J. Kwak, Tyler R. Black, Krishna Pacifici, Jennifer M. Archambault, W. Gregory Cope

“…To provide critical information to guide Carolina Madtom conservation and recovery strategies, we surveyed 36 sites (75 locations) in both basins to (1) determine the current distribution of the Carolina Madtom, (2) develop occupancy models to estimate probability of detection and occurrence of the species throughout its range, and (3) determine its instream habitat use and suitability. …”
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Lysozyme functionalized zinc-oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial assessment against Staphylococcus aureus with futuristic application in wastewater... by Suneeti Singh, Pavni Rekhi, Jewel Mary Saju

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Population and habitat assessments for conservation: Comparing national strategies for Canadian boreal caribou and Norwegian wild reindeer by Lucie Lelotte, Manuela Panzacchi, Cheryl A. Johnson, Atle Mysterud, Brage B. Hansen, Bernardo Brandão Niebuhr, Mark S. Boyce, Audun Stien, Evelyn H. Merrill, Christer M. Rolandsen, Torkild Tveraa, Vegard Gundersen, Bram Van Moorter

“…While essential, demographic data alone may be insufficient to rapidly detect habitat-driven population declines and identify efficient management actions. …”
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Flat and complex temperate reefs provide similar support for fish: Evidence for a unimodal species-habitat relationship. by Avery B Paxton, Emily A Pickering, Alyssa M Adler, J Christopher Taylor, Charles H Peterson

“…Structural complexity, a form of habitat heterogeneity, influences the structure and function of ecological communities, generally supporting increased species density, richness, and diversity. …”
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Plume Particle Ejecta Can Trace Habitat-forming Gradients in Ocean Worlds: Insights from Planet Earth Geochemistry by Mustafa Yücel, Nimet Alımlı, Naim Yağız Demir, Hilal Cura

“…Upcoming explorations for habitability in the ocean worlds of the solar system can greatly benefit from searching beyond parameters such as water, organics, nitrogen, phosphate, and silicate and being able to detect signs of metal catalysis. As metabolism needs metal clusters and nanoparticles, detecting them, disentangling how they form, and linking them to the functioning of Earth’s analog habitats can help us explore the life-supporting processes in ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. …”
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Habitat use and densities of two sympatric foxes in the Mburucuyá National Park (Iberá Wetlands ecoregion, Argentina) during the winter season by Verónica L. Romero, Martín M. Kowalewski, Javier A. Pereira

“…Fox detections were analyzed using the hierarchical distance sampling (HDS) method, applying a probability function to model detection distances perpendicular to the transect centerline. …”
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