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Phenotypic differences in a cryptic predator: Factors influencing morphological variation in the terciopelo Bothrops asper (Garman, 1884; Serpentes: Viperidae)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2009)
The terciopelo Bothrops asper, is a cryptic lancehead pitviper widely distributed in humid environments of Middle America and the north-western portion of South America. Throughout its extensive distribution range, the ...
Organochlorine Pesticides in the Ferruginous Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum) in Chiapas, Mexico
(2016)
Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides were quantified in samples of feathers (n = 17) and blood (n = 15) of the ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum). The individuals were captured near the Protected Natural ...
Leaf litter breakdown rates and associated fauna of native and exotic trees used in neotropical riparia reforestation
(Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología, 2014)
ABSTRACT A signature of globalization is the prevalence of exotic trees along reforested urban and rural riparian zones in the Neotropics, but little is known about the instream processing of its leaf litter. In this study, ...
Nesting habitats and rates of cell parasitism in some bee species of the genera ancyloscelis, centris and euglossa (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from Colombia
(2011-10-06)
We describe a dense nest aggregation of Ancyloscelis aff. apiformis, two nests of Centris flavifrons, and six nests of Euglossa. We found a nest of E. analis built inside a cavity of a living tree, an aerial nest of E. ...
Orchid historical biogeography, diversification, Antarctica and the paradox of orchid dispersal
(2016)
AimOrchidaceae is the most species-rich angiosperm family and has one of the broadest distributions. Until now, the lack of a well-resolved phylogeny has prevented analyses of orchid historical biogeography. In this study, ...
A new species of Stenoptilia Hubner (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae) associated with Neobartsia peruviana (Orobanchaceae) in the Andes of northern ChileUna nueva especie de Stenoptilia Hubner (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae) asociada a Neobartsia peruviana (Orobanchaceae) en los Andes del norte de Chile
(SOC BRASILEIRA ENTOMOLOGIA, 2023)
Sexual monomorphism in the advertisement calls of a Neotropical frog
(Oxford University Press, 2018)
In anurans, production of advertisement calls in sexual contexts is predominantly an attribute of males. Female calls occur in a small proportion of species, and these signals typically differ from those of males. The ...
First report of Euschistus heros (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) damaging teak trees (Tectona grandis) in the neotropics.
(Universidad del ValleColombia, 2020-12-26)
Teak, Tectona grandis is one of the most valuable woods in the world. In Brazil, it is attacked by sap-sucking insects such as Euschistus heros, known as Neotropical brown stink bug. Here we report the first occurrence of ...