For example, plants require water and nutrients ... the neutral theory of species diversity makes the provocative assumption that all individuals are ecologically identical, and that niche ...

Although ecologists have a firm handle on the need for niche differences to maintain species diversity, many unresolved questions remain. For example, are there really hundreds of niche ...

What measures are suitable for providing better living conditions for insects in typical german landscapes? This question was ...

Researchers led by Grueber analyzed genetic data from 628 species, revealing declines even in non-threatened populations.

Biodiversity is under threat worldwide. While the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem ...

Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species but new research shows conservation efforts are helping to ...

Genetic diversity is declining globally. But conservation efforts offer hope to protect species - The climate crisis is ...

Over-fishing and over-harvesting are examples of overexploitation ... However, some species have naturally low genetic diversity in their population but yet remain a viable species.

A recent study reveals a significant decline in genetic diversity among animal and plant populations, with two-thirds of species affected. This reduction in genetic variation threatens species' ...

The study found that what is typically called the Nine-banded Armadillo is really four separate species. The armadillo found ...

By Kristine Sabillo Genetic diversity within many species is declining globally, according to a recently published study.