BioSciencePub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae022
Lauren Azevedo-Schmidt, Ellen D Currano, Regan E Dunn, Elizabeth Gjieli, Jarmila Pittermann, Emily Sessa, Jacquelyn L Gill
{"title":"Ferns as facilitators of community recovery following biotic upheaval","authors":"Lauren Azevedo-Schmidt, Ellen D Currano, Regan E Dunn, Elizabeth Gjieli, Jarmila Pittermann, Emily Sessa, Jacquelyn L Gill","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae022","url":null,"abstract":"The competitive success of ferns has been foundational to hypotheses about terrestrial recolonization following biotic upheaval, from wildfires to the Cretaceous–Paleogene asteroid impact (66 million years ago). Rapid fern recolonization in primary successional environments has been hypothesized to be driven by ferns’ high spore production and wind dispersal, with an emphasis on their competitive advantages as so-called disaster taxa. We propose that a competition-based view of ferns is outdated and in need of reexamination in light of growing research documenting the importance of positive interactions (i.e., facilitation) between ferns and other species. Here, we integrate fossil and modern perspectives on fern ecology to propose that ferns act as facilitators of community assemblage following biotic upheaval by stabilizing substrates, enhancing soil properties, and mediating competition. Our reframing of ferns as facilitators has broad implications for both community ecology and ecosystem recovery dynamics, because of ferns’ global distribution and habitat diversity.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140314719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-03-19DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae014
Robert D Fish, Gail E Austen, Jacob W Bentley, Martin Dallimer, Jessica C Fisher, Katherine N Irvine, Phoebe R Bentley, Maximilian Nawrath, Zoe G Davies
{"title":"Language matters for biodiversity","authors":"Robert D Fish, Gail E Austen, Jacob W Bentley, Martin Dallimer, Jessica C Fisher, Katherine N Irvine, Phoebe R Bentley, Maximilian Nawrath, Zoe G Davies","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae014","url":null,"abstract":"Language is central to the way people learn about the natural world. A salient concern of the biodiversity conservation arena has been to understand how language can be employed by scientists to communicate knowledge to nonexpert audiences and build ecological literacy. The use of analogy and narrative by scientists are prominent techniques. In this article, we consider how these two modes of language-based reasoning extend into ordinary conversational language use by the public, specifically when articulating everyday understanding and experiences of biodiversity. Drawing on a process of public engagement in a UK woodland environment, a typological framework based on principles of analogical and narrative reasoning is developed to characterize the precise character of processes of everyday biodiversity sense making. The implications of the framework are discussed in the context of future biodiversity research, particularly its participatory and educational dimensions.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140202765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-03-18DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae007
Maria Fernanda Adame, Jeff Kelleway, Ken W Krauss, Catherine E Lovelock, Janine B Adams, Stacey M Trevathan-Tackett, Greg Noe, Luke Jeffrey, Mike Ronan, Maria Zann, Paul E Carnell, Naima Iram, Damien T Maher, Daniel Murdiyarso, Sigit Sasmito, Da B Tran, Paul Dargusch, J Boone Kauffman, Laura Brophy
{"title":"All tidal wetlands are blue carbon ecosystems","authors":"Maria Fernanda Adame, Jeff Kelleway, Ken W Krauss, Catherine E Lovelock, Janine B Adams, Stacey M Trevathan-Tackett, Greg Noe, Luke Jeffrey, Mike Ronan, Maria Zann, Paul E Carnell, Naima Iram, Damien T Maher, Daniel Murdiyarso, Sigit Sasmito, Da B Tran, Paul Dargusch, J Boone Kauffman, Laura Brophy","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae007","url":null,"abstract":"Managing coastal wetlands is one of the most promising activities to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases, and it also contributes to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. One of the options is through blue carbon projects, in which mangroves, saltmarshes, and seagrass are managed to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, other tidal wetlands align with the characteristics of blue carbon. These wetlands are called tidal freshwater wetlands in the United States, supratidal wetlands in Australia, transitional forests in Southeast Asia, and estuarine forests in South Africa. They have similar or larger potential for atmospheric carbon sequestration and emission reductions than the currently considered blue carbon ecosystems and have been highly exploited. In the present article, we suggest that all wetlands directly or indirectly influenced by tides should be considered blue carbon. Their protection and restoration through carbon offsets could reduce emissions while providing multiple cobenefits, including biodiversity.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140170804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae008
Lindsay M Dreiss, Mark G Anderson, Brooke L Bateman, R Travis Belote, Julia L Michalak, Mindy B Rice
{"title":"Agreeing that maps can disagree: Moving away from map confusion in conservation","authors":"Lindsay M Dreiss, Mark G Anderson, Brooke L Bateman, R Travis Belote, Julia L Michalak, Mindy B Rice","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae008","url":null,"abstract":"Deciding where to implement actions for biodiversity conservation remains challenging for many reasons, including the increase in maps aimed at prioritizing locations for conservation efforts. Although a growing numbers of maps can create the perception of uncertainty and competing science, a shared set of principles underlie many mapping initiatives. We overlaid the priority areas identified by a subset of maps to assess the extent to which they agree. The comparison suggests that when maps are used without understanding their origin, confusion seems justified: The union of all maps covers 73% of the contiguous United States, whereas the intersection of all maps is at least 3.5%. Our findings support the need to place a strong focus on the principles and premises underpinning the maps and the end users’ intentions. We recommend developing a science-based guidance to aid scientists, policymakers, and managers in selecting and applying maps for supporting on-the-ground decisions addressing biodiversity loss and its interconnected crises.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140020047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae010
Laís Carneiro, Philip E Hulme, Ross N Cuthbert, Melina Kourantidou, Alok Bang, Phillip J Haubrock, Corey J A Bradshaw, Paride Balzani, Sven Bacher, Guillaume Latombe, Thomas W Bodey, Anna F Probert, Claudio S Quilodrán, Franck Courchamp
{"title":"Benefits do not balance costs of biological invasions","authors":"Laís Carneiro, Philip E Hulme, Ross N Cuthbert, Melina Kourantidou, Alok Bang, Phillip J Haubrock, Corey J A Bradshaw, Paride Balzani, Sven Bacher, Guillaume Latombe, Thomas W Bodey, Anna F Probert, Claudio S Quilodrán, Franck Courchamp","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae010","url":null,"abstract":"Biological invasions have profound impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and services, resulting in substantial economic and health costs estimated in the trillions of dollars. Preventing and managing biological invasions are vital for sustainable development, aligning with the goals of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference. However, some invasive species also offer occasional benefits, leading to divergent perceptions among stakeholders and sectors. Claims that invasion science overlooks positive contributions threaten to hinder proper impact assessment and undermine management. Quantitatively balancing benefits and costs is misleading, because they coexist without offsetting each other. Any benefits also come at a price, affecting communities and regions differently over time. An integrated approach considering both costs and benefits is necessary for understanding and effective management of biological invasions.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"225 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140020107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-02-19eCollection Date: 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biae002
Catalina Munteanu, Benjamin M Kraemer, Henry H Hansen, Sofia Miguel, E J Milner-Gulland, Mihai Nita, Igor Ogashawara, Volker C Radeloff, Simone Roverelli, Oleksandra O Shumilova, Ilse Storch, Tobias Kuemmerle
{"title":"The potential of historical spy-satellite imagery to support research in ecology and conservation.","authors":"Catalina Munteanu, Benjamin M Kraemer, Henry H Hansen, Sofia Miguel, E J Milner-Gulland, Mihai Nita, Igor Ogashawara, Volker C Radeloff, Simone Roverelli, Oleksandra O Shumilova, Ilse Storch, Tobias Kuemmerle","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biae002","DOIUrl":"10.1093/biosci/biae002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Remote sensing data are important for assessing ecological change, but their value is often restricted by their limited temporal coverage. Major historical events that affected the environment, such as those associated with colonial history, World War II, or the Green Revolution are not captured by modern remote sensing. In the present article, we highlight the potential of globally available black-and-white satellite photographs to expand ecological and conservation assessments back to the 1960s and to illuminate ecological concepts such as shifting baselines, time-lag responses, and legacy effects. This historical satellite photography can be used to monitor ecosystem extent and structure, species' populations and habitats, and human pressures on the environment. Even though the data were declassified decades ago, their use in ecology and conservation remains limited. But recent advances in image processing and analysis can now unlock this research resource. We encourage the use of this opportunity to address important ecological and conservation questions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"74 3","pages":"159-168"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10977866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-02-07DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biad122
Marie I Kaiser, Jürgen Gadau, Sylvia Kaiser, Caroline Müller, S Helene Richter
{"title":"Individualized social niches in animals: Theoretical clarifications and processes of niche change","authors":"Marie I Kaiser, Jürgen Gadau, Sylvia Kaiser, Caroline Müller, S Helene Richter","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biad122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad122","url":null,"abstract":"What are social niches, and how do they arise and change? Our first goal in the present article is to clarify the concept of an individualized social niche and to distinguish it from related concepts, such as a social environment and a social role. We argue that focal individuals are integral parts of individualized social niches and that social interactions with conspecifics are further core elements of social niches. Our second goal in the present article is to characterize three types of processes—social niche construction, conformance, and choice (social NC3 processes)—that explain how individualized social niches originate and change. Our approach brings together studies of behavior, ecology, and evolution and integrates social niches into the broader concept of an individualized ecological niche. We show how clarifying the concept of a social niche and recognizing the differences between the three social NC3 processes enhance and stimulate empirical research.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139756476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-02-02DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biad118
Sabrina Kumschick, Laura Fernandez Winzer, Emily J McCulloch-Jones, Duran Chetty, Jana Fried, Tanushri Govender, Luke J Potgieter, Mokgatla C Rapetsoa, David M Richardson, Julia van Velden, Dewidine Van der Colff, Siyasanga Miza, John R U Wilson
{"title":"Considerations for developing and implementing a safe list for alien taxa","authors":"Sabrina Kumschick, Laura Fernandez Winzer, Emily J McCulloch-Jones, Duran Chetty, Jana Fried, Tanushri Govender, Luke J Potgieter, Mokgatla C Rapetsoa, David M Richardson, Julia van Velden, Dewidine Van der Colff, Siyasanga Miza, John R U Wilson","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biad118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad118","url":null,"abstract":"Many species have been intentionally introduced to new regions for their benefits. Some of these alien species cause damage, others do not (or at least have not yet). There are several approaches to address this problem: prohibit taxa that will cause damage, try to limit damages while preserving benefits, or promote taxa that are safe. In the present article, we unpack the safe list approach, which we define as “a list of taxa alien to the region of interest that are considered of sufficiently low risk of invasion and impact that the taxa can be widely used without concerns of negative impacts.” We discuss the potential use of safe lists in the management of biological invasions; disentangle aspects related to the purpose, development, implementation, and impact of safe lists; and provide guidance for those considering to develop and implement such lists.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139678904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-01-30DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biad123
Anastasia Konefal, Amanda Kirkland, Rebecca Gilpin, Kathryn Wyssmann, Nicola M Anthony, Just Cebrian, T Erin Cox
{"title":"The relationship between genetic diversity, function, and stability in marine foundation species","authors":"Anastasia Konefal, Amanda Kirkland, Rebecca Gilpin, Kathryn Wyssmann, Nicola M Anthony, Just Cebrian, T Erin Cox","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biad123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad123","url":null,"abstract":"Seagrasses, corals, marsh plants, kelps, and mangroves support valuable coastal ecosystems but are threatened by environmental stressors. The need to manage these foundation taxa has spurred more than a decade of study on the relationship between genetic diversity and function or stability. We synthesized this literature base (129 relevant publications) and found more reported instances of neutral to positive relationships between genetic diversity and function than negative. However, much of the scientific understanding is based on the response of three genera and from unreplicated observational studies that correlate genetic diversity to measured response variables. When a disturbance was present, the studies often lacked controls or baseline data. Only 5.5% of the studies robustly tested for stability. These shortcomings preclude a rigorous evaluation of whether more genetically diverse foundation populations increase stability and hinder the use of genetics-based conservation strategies. Future studies should be focused on diverse species and ecosystem-level impacts using manipulative designs.","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139648933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BioSciencePub Date : 2024-01-13eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biad111
Thomas C Meinzen, Laura A Burkle, Diane M Debinski
{"title":"Roadside habitat: Boon or bane for pollinating insects?","authors":"Thomas C Meinzen, Laura A Burkle, Diane M Debinski","doi":"10.1093/biosci/biad111","DOIUrl":"10.1093/biosci/biad111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pollinators, which provide vital services to wild ecosystems and agricultural crops, are facing global declines and habitat loss. As undeveloped land becomes increasingly scarce, much focus has been directed recently to roadsides as potential target zones for providing floral resources to pollinators. Roadsides, however, are risky places for pollinators, with threats from vehicle collisions, toxic pollutants, mowing, herbicides, and more. Although these threats have been investigated, most studies have yet to quantify the costs and benefits of roadsides to pollinators and, therefore, do not address whether the costs outweigh the benefits for pollinator populations using roadside habitats. In this article, we address how, when, and under what conditions roadside habitats may benefit or harm pollinators, reviewing existing knowledge and recommending practical questions that managers and policymakers should consider when planning pollinator-focused roadside management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9003,"journal":{"name":"BioScience","volume":"74 1","pages":"54-64"},"PeriodicalIF":7.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10831221/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}