Response of Phytoplankton Communities to Variation in Salinity in a Small Mediterranean Coastal Lagoon: Future Management and Foreseen Climate Change Consequences by Viviana Ligorini, Marie Garrido, Nathalie Malet, Louise Simon, Loriane Alonso, Romain Bastien, Antoine Aiello, Philippe Cecchi, Vanina Pasqualini

“…In both experiments and under freshening in particular, initially rare species emerged, while photosynthetic activity was degraded by salinity increase only. …”
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Development of Microsatellites for <i>Verbenoxylum reitzii</i> (Verbenaceae), a Tree Endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest by Verônica A. Thode, Alice Backes, Geraldo Mader, Raquel Kriedt, Sandro L. Bonatto, Loreta B. Freitas

“…Conclusions: Our results suggest the usefulness of the microsatellite loci developed here to access genetic variability for phylogeographic and population genetic studies in <i>V. reitzii</i>, which are important for the conservation of this rare species.…”
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Intraspecific and sex-dependent variation of leaf traits along altitude gradient in the endangered dioecious tree Taxus fuana Nan Li & R.R. Mill by Tian-Xiang Li, Xiao-Lu Shen-Tu, Li Xu, Wei-Jun Zhang, Jun-Peng Duan, Yao-Bin Song, Ming Dong

“…Plant intraspecific trait variation (ITV) including sex-dependent differences are matters of many ecological consequences, from individual to ecosystem, especially in endangered and rare species. Taxus fuana is an endangered dioecious species with small and isolated populations endemic to the Himalayas region. …”
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MaxEnt brings comparable results when the input data are being completed; Model parameterization of four species distribution models by Mohsen Ahmadi, Mahmoud‐Reza Hemami, Mohammad Kaboli, Farzin Shabani

“…We integrated input data manipulation and model tuning for four commonly‐used SDMs: generalized linear model (GLM), gradient boosted model (GBM), random forest (RF), and maximum entropy (MaxEnt), and compared their predictive performance to model geographically imbalanced‐biased data of a rare species complex of mountain vipers. Models were tuned up based on a range of model‐specific parameters considering two background selection methods: random and background weighting schemes. …”
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Identification and Evaluation of Cryptosporidium Species from New York City Cases of Cryptosporidiosis (2015 to 2018): a Watershed Perspective by Kerri A. Alderisio, Kimberly Mergen, Heather Moessner, Susan Madison-Antenucci

“…While there was overlap with some of the rare species found in case specimens, the prevalence and distribution of species did not suggest a connection between sources previously identified in the watershed and the species causing human cases of cryptosporidiosis in NYC residents. …”
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Chemical profiles and biological activities of acetone extracts of Curcuma xanthella by Van Hong Thien, Thang Tran Dinh, Nguyen Thi Hang, Huynh Nhat Tuong, Pham Tan Viet, Quoc Le Pham Tan, Trinh Ngoc Nam, Le Van Son, Nguyen Quoc Hung, Le Thanh Tho, Nguyen-Phi Nga

“…Introduction:Curcuma xanthella Škorničk. is a rare species. Recently, it has been described as a new species from Vietnam.…”
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Re-emergence of Lilium callosum Sieb. et Zucc. in Taiwan after a fire allows propagation and renews the possibility of conservation by Ying Chun Chen, Yang Jung Huang, Chiu Mei Wang, Chin An Chiu, Huey Ling Lin, Pei Fang Lee, Ya Ming Cheng, Chen Chang

“…After the rediscovery of this rare species after a fire in 2011 in Tunghsiao Township, intensive work has been conducted to count the number in the wild population, to develop a conservation strategy, and to understand its reproductive characteristics and even economic potential. …”
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Ecological Survey of the Peridomestic Sand Flies of an Endemic Focus of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the South-East of Morocco by Zalalham Al-Koleeby, Ahmed El Aboudi, Wim Van Bortel, Kristien Cloots, Raja Benkirane, Chafika Faraj, Fatima Zahra Talbi

“…Common species (25%–49%) were Se. minuta and Se. africana and rare species were Ph. kazeruni and Se. antennata with a very limited distribution (occurrence <12%). …”
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How the Strength of Monsoon Winds Shape Forest Dynamics by Chen-Chia Ku, Kuo-Jung Chao, Guo-Zhang M. Song, Huan-Yu Lin, Su-Wei Fan, Wei-Chun Chao

“…The stem density of the rare species, which survived only in the high wind exposure forest, decreased over time. …”
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The flora of pine forests of the vicinity of Hrafske village (Vovchansk District, Kharkiv Region) by H. Kazarinova, O. Skryaga, G. Bondarenko

“…Localities of three rare species (Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H.P. Fuch, Jurinea charkoviensis Klok., and Viburnum opulus (L.) …”
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The oak forest of the Dendropark “Оlexandria”. Part 1. From indigenous to anthropogenically transformed plantation by Nataliia Boiko, Nina Dragan, Nataliia Doiko

“…The oak forest is characterized by high structural complexity, particularly a diverse epiphytic lichen flora, the presence of rare species, and 15 indicator species of old-growth forests and virgin forests. …”
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Density vs. Cover: Which is the better choice as the proxy for plant community species diversity estimated by spectral indexes? by Xiaopeng Tan, Yuanqi Shan, Lei Wang, Yunlong Yao, Zhongwei Jing

“…Meanwhile, in light of the flexibility of Hill numbers that assign different weights to dominant and rare species in the community, we believe that Hill numbers are the better choice in the spectral-species diversity studies, which can suitable to various communities with different density-cover relationships. …”
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Exploring the effects of market scarcity on consumers’ demand for rarity in the wildlife trade by Anna Hausmann, Gonzalo Cortés-Capano, Enrico Di Minin

“…Then, by following theoretical insights from psychology and economics, we explore some of the processes through which market scarcity may affect perception of value, increasing desirability, prices, and stimulating purchasing intentions, in relation to different, yet intertwined, consumers’ goals and motivations. Desirability of rare species and products may be constructed and/or amplified by scarcity as consumers seek to i) purchase signs of social distinction, ii) conform with social norms and beliefs, iii) avoid future regrets, iv) preserve freedom of choice from bans and regulations. …”
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Overview of Reptile Diversity from Bobaomby Complex, Northern Tip of Madagascar by Randriamialisoa, Raphali R. Andriantsimanarilafy, Alain J. V. Rakotondrina, Josué A. Rakotoarisoa, Ranaivoson T. Nasaina, Jeanneney Rabearivony, Achille P. Raselimanana

“…All recorded species are endemic to Madagascar except <i>Hemidactylus frenatus</i>, <i>Ebenavia inunguis</i> and <i>Phelsuma abbotti</i>. Rare species known only from a few specimens have been recorded in the Bobaomby Complex: <i>Heteroliodon fohy</i>, <i>Pseudoxyrhopus ambreensis</i>, and <i>Madascincus arenicola</i>. …”
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The Disconnect Between Short- and Long-Term Population Projections for Plant Reintroductions by Lalasia Bialic-Murphy, Lalasia Bialic-Murphy, Lalasia Bialic-Murphy, Tiffany M. Knight, Tiffany M. Knight, Tiffany M. Knight, Kapua Kawelo, Orou G. Gaoue, Orou G. Gaoue, Orou G. Gaoue, Orou G. Gaoue

“…The reintroduction of rare species in natural preserves is a commonly used restoration strategy to prevent species extinction. …”
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Efficacy of remote sensing technologies for burrow count estimates of a rare kangaroo rat by John D. Stuhler, Carlos Portillo‐Quintero, Jim R. Goetze, Richard D. Stevens

“…Abstract Effective management of rare species requires an understanding of spatial variation in abundance, which is challenging to estimate. …”
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Identification and genomic analysis of a Vibrio cholerae strain isolated from a patient with bloodstream infection by Yinhuan Ding, Jingchen Hao, Zhangrui Zeng, Jinbo Liu

“…V. cholerae gradually became a rare species of bacteria in clinical microbiology laboratories with the control of the cholera epidemic. …”
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National Patterns of Philippine Reef Fish Diversity and Its Implications on the Current Municipal-Level Management by Jonathan A. Anticamara, Kevin Thomas B. Go, Stevenson S. Ongsyping, Francesco Antonio T. Valdecañas, Ryan Gabriel S. Madrid

“…Partitioning analysis revealed significant differences in reef fish species richness patterns across municipalities, suggesting the presence of a few restricted-range and rare species per site. However, partitioning analysis accounting for relative abundance showed that reef fish diversity was generally homogenous across study sites, suggesting the dominance of a few highly-abundant species. …”
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Do acoustically detectable species reflect overall diversity? A case study from Australia’s arid zone by David G. Smith, Anthony Truskinger, Paul Roe, David M. Watson

“…Our data suggest that some species were consistently missed by acoustic surveys, but most belonged to groups that are typically excluded from inventories prior to analysis including rare species, raptors, waterbirds, swallows and nocturnal birds. …”
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Associated fauna of the fan shell Pinna nobilis (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the northern and eastern Tunisian coasts by Lotfi Rabaoui, Sabiha Tlig-Zouari, Andrea Cosentino, Oum Kalthoum Ben Hassine

“…In terms of Dajoz’s constancy index the majority of associated communities were dominated by rare species, and within the majority of epifaunal assemblages, the most abundant sessile epizoobiont was a bivalve mollusc. …”
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