Impacts of UVB radiation on food consumption of forest specialist tadpoles

Londero, James Eduardo Lago; Santos, Caroline Peripolli dos; Segatto, Ana Lúcia Anversa; Schuch, André Passaglia

doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.05.002

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“…For example, in South America there are indications that land-use and climate change may lead to increased exposure to UV radiation in the habitats of frog species, e.g., Hypsiboas curupi and Hypsiboas pulchellus. [184][185][186] However, while UV radiation may impair vision and cause DNA damage to frogs, it is not considered at present to be among the most important environmental factors contributing to the reduced fitness and abundance of several frog species in this region. 187…”

Section: Uv Radiation Damage To Animalsmentioning

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Linkages between stratospheric ozone, UV radiation and climate change and their implications for terrestrial ecosystems

Bornman

Barnes

Robson

et al. 2019

Photochem Photobiol Sci

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Section: Uv Radiation Damage To Animalsmentioning

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Linkages between stratospheric ozone, UV radiation and climate change and their implications for terrestrial ecosystems

Bornman

Barnes

Robson

et al. 2019

Photochem Photobiol Sci

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“…Relevant terminology has become problematic due to ambiguity and variance, making comparison across studies difficult, and the ideas highly context dependent (Devictor et al, 2010). In certain contexts where specialization is clearly defined, it is often reduced to a single concept or metric, limiting designations to a single dimension (Aguilar‐Romero et al, 2017; Londero et al, 2017). Defining specialization more broadly can better represent a species' overall ecological strategy and may lead to better correlations with scientific opinion and species threat level, though limitations of comparisons between systems will still exist.…”

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Defining plant ecological specialists and generalists: Building a framework for identification and classification

Kirsch

Kaproth

2022

Ecology and Evolution

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Specialization is a widespread but highly ambiguous and context‐dependent ecological concept. This quality makes comparisons across related studies difficult and makes associated terms such as “specialist” and “generalist” scientifically obscure. Here, we present a metric‐based framework to quantify specialization in 141 Quercus species using functional traits, biogeography, and species interactions. Rankings of specialization based on five metrics were used to answer questions about how specialization is used colloquially (i.e., individual species assessment by experts) and influenced by phylogenetics (Ancestral Character State Reconstruction, Automatic Shift Detection), biogeography (patterns of clustering by region and with climate), and species threat level (IUCN Red List). Metric‐based ranking can be representative of specialization in a consistent and practical manner, correlating with IUCN Red List data, and the mean scores of individual expert assessments. Specialization is shown to be highly correlated with precipitation seasonality and only moderately influenced by evolutionary history. Data‐deficient species were more likely to be highly specialized, and higher specialization was positively correlated with greater IUCN threat level. Frameworks for characterizing specialization and generalization can be done using metric ranking and can turn concepts that are often unclear into a definitive system. Metric‐based rankings of specialization can also be used to reveal interesting insights about a clade's evolutionary history and geographic distribution when paired with the related phylogenetic and geographic data. Metric‐based rankings can be applied to other systems and be a valuable tool for identifying species at risk and in need of conservation.

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“…Considering the increasing local extinctions caused by the expansion of agricultural land, a collapse of biodiversity might occur in the near future (Molotoks et al 2017, González et al 2020 since the loss and fragmentation of native vegetation reduce food supply (Londero et al 2017), increase exposure to ultraviolet radiation (Castanãga et al 2009, Londero et al 2019 and reduce the number of shelters against predators (Alton et al 2011). Additionally, amphibians are also affected by water shortage caused by the drainage and irrigation systems in plantations, as well as by the contamination of air and water caused by chemical agents (Vitt et al 1990, Londres 2011, Carneiro et al 2015.…”

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Anuran diversity in ponds associated with soybean plantations

Cunha

Dalzochio

Tozetti

2021

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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Anurans are considered one of the most threatened animal groups in the world. Agricultural activities are related to water pollution and contamination, which affects biphasic organisms such as amphibians. Brazilian soybean cultivation covers about 36 million hectares and encompasses many remaining ponds used as breeding sites for amphibians. In this study, we evaluated richness, abundance and composition of the anuran communities in ponds with different levels of association with soybean cultivation. A total of 18 anuran species were recorded with an abundance of 421 collected tadpoles and 1230 adult males on average. Ponds presented in soybean plantations were distinct from those adjacent to plantations regarding water properties and tadpole richness and abundance, as well as composition of tadpoles and adults. Ponds inserted in plantations had communities with lower diversity and abundance. One explanation for these results is likely the detrimental effect of soybean management, which suggests that this decrease is a result of community changes. This serves as an alert about the importance of buffer areas around plantations and the use of adequate techniques for pesticide application.

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Impacts of UVB radiation on food consumption of forest specialist tadpoles

Cited by 15 publications

References 43 publications

Linkages between stratospheric ozone, UV radiation and climate change and their implications for terrestrial ecosystems

Linkages between stratospheric ozone, UV radiation and climate change and their implications for terrestrial ecosystems

Defining plant ecological specialists and generalists: Building a framework for identification and classification

Anuran diversity in ponds associated with soybean plantations

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