Articles tagged with Species
A team of researchers has reconstructed the evolutionary history of dragonflies and damselflies, determining when they first emerged around 200 million years ago. The study provides the most comprehensive divergence time estimates for Odonata to date.
Three new species of freshwater goby fish have been identified in Japan and the Philippines, with distinct color patterns indicating separate lineages. The researchers believe that different color patterns play a crucial role in maintaining these separate lineages during courtship and mate selection.
The University of Montana researchers found that climate change may shift ecosystems, making it challenging to conserve biodiversity in protected areas. The team used spatial climate analogs to examine the potential changes and recommend considering climate-driven shifts in patterns of biodiversity for effective conservation strategies.