Chemical effects on ecological interactions within a model-experiment loop by Lamonica, Dominique, Charles, Sandrine, Clément, Bernard, Lopes, Christelle

“…We propose in this paper a method to assess the effects of a contaminant on a micro-ecosystem, integrating the population dynamics and the interactions between species. …”
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Distribution Pattern of Cadmium in the Profile of Shallow Fissure Soil and Its Influencing Factors in Karst Areas with High Geological Background by FAN Pingping, CHEN Jia, ZHANG Feng, NIU Yong, FANG Nufang, WU Zeyan, CAI Huayin

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Within-species variation in the gut microbiome of medaka (Oryzias latipes) is driven by the interaction of light intensity and genetic background by Evangelista, Charlotte, Kamenova, Stefaniya, Diaz Pauli, Beatriz, Sandkjenn, Joakim, Vøllestad, Leif Asbjørn, Edeline, Eric, Trosvik, Pål, de Muinck, Eric Jacques

“…Given the growing evidence about the gut microbiomes importance to host health, more in-depth studies are required to fully understand the role of the microbiome in size-selected organisms and the possible ecosystem-level consequences. …”
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Have you seen a skinny alligator in south Florida? [trifold brochure] by Michiko Squires, Avishka Godahewa, Justin R. Dalaba, Laura A. Brandt, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…The Florida Everglades is a highly modified system, so monitoring health of alligators can inform how different areas of this large ecosystem are doing. Based on an increase in reports of very skinny alligators, biologists and natural resource managers are seeking help from the public to better understand where and when this problem occurs. …”
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Economic Contributions of the Forest Industry and Forest-based Recreation in Florida in 2016 by Christa Dean Court, Alan W Hodges, Mohammad Rahmani

“…In addition to industrial forest-related activity, public forestlands in Florida support a variety of recreational activities, attract a significant number of recreational visitors, and provide many non-marketed environmental or ecosystem services. This 4-page fact sheet written by Christa Dean Court, Alan W Hodges, and Mohammad Rahmani and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department describes a study that analyzed the economic contributions of the forest industry and forest-based recreation activities to the state of Florida in 2016. …”
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Septic Systems and Springs Water Quality: An Overview for Florida by Mary Lusk, Andrea Albertin, Whitney Elmore, William Lester, James Moll

“… Wastewater carries pathogens, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), and trace organic chemicals that may be harmful to human health and ecosystem functioning. Thus, proper treatment of wastewater is crucial. …”
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Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Production by Huiping Yang, Leslie N. Sturmer, Shirley Baker

“… Molluscan shellfish aquaculture provides high quality and high value seafood for human consumption, and shellfish provide environmentally beneficial ecosystem services, such as nutrient extraction and water filtration, to the environment in which they are grown. …”
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A review of quorum-sensing and its role in mediating interkingdom interactions in the ocean by Megan Coolahan, Kristen E. Whalen

“…Here, we present a dynamic portrayal of the impact of quorum sensing signals beyond bacterial communication, laying the groundwork for future investigations on their roles in shaping marine ecosystem structure and function.…”
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Patient-reported outcome measures and value-based medicine in paediatrics: a timely review by Yi Hua Tan, Jia Xuan Siew, Biju Thomas, Kee Chong Ng

“…In paediatrics and child health, PROMs, if implemented well with appropriate measurement tools that are regularly updated and validated in a self-learning healthcare ecosystem, will help to enhance personalised healthcare delivery and collectively improve the health of the community at large. …”
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How Do Oysters Remove Nitrogen? by Heather Donnelly, Ashley Smyth, Shirley Baker, Laura Reynolds, Angela Collins

“…This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is intended for policymakers, environmental organizations, and coastal residents who want to know about oysters' role in improving water quality through nitrogen removal. …”
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Artificial Reefs and People: How We Create Them and How They Affect Us by Lisa Chong, Keith Mille, Holly Abeels, Victor Blanco, Ed Camp

“… Artificial reefs are constructed to provide several important ecosystem services to coastal communities and fisheries around the world, and their deployment results in significant socio-ecological and economic effects. …”
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Salvinia weevil, Cyrtobagous salviniae (Calder & Sands) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Patricia Prade, Eutychus Kariuki, Adam Dale

“…Feeding by Cyrtobagous salviniae larvae and adults kills its invasive host plants and restores recreational, agricultural, and ecosystem functions in aquatic systems. In the United states, the insect has been credited for controlling Salvinia minima in Florida (Jacono et al. 2001) and causing the decline of Salvinia molesta in Texas and Louisiana (Tipping et al. 2008). …”
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One Health: potential synergy between infectious and toxic agents. The case of COVID-19 by Jorge Herkovits

“…This potential synergy is illustrated with adverse effects acquired through bioassays performed with free-living vertebrate embryos indicating that their use as sentinel organisms for environmental contamination could be beneficial both for the ecosystem and human health.…”
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“Fazer artesanato para fazer a roça”: práticas sociotécnicas na Comunidade Quilombola da Serra das Viúvas by Fanny Longa Romero

“…The study reveals that the experience of knowing-doing of domestic groups within the community takes shape through everyday practices that point to a knowledge of the local ecosystem, but are permeated by a particular logic of belonging and reciprocity that produces meanings about the territory, in a given historical situation.…”
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User-Generated Translation Community in Online Video Streaming: The Social-Digital Dynamics of YouTube-Focused Fansubbing Channels on Bilibili by Sijing Lu

“…Nevertheless, the channel’s adherence to regulatory frameworks governing online streaming and the unofficially sanctioned status of YouTube within China imply a heteronomous principle of hierarchy within the fan subtitling ecosystem.…”
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Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture and Production by Huiping Yang, Leslie N. Sturmer, Shirley Baker

“… Molluscan shellfish aquaculture provides high quality and high value seafood for human consumption, and shellfish provide environmentally beneficial ecosystem services, such as nutrient extraction and water filtration, to the environment in which they are grown. …”
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Rotala: A New Aquatic Invader in Southern Florida by Lyn A. Gettys, Carl J. Della Torre

“…Extremely dense submersed populations and large thick mats dominate the surface of the water, greatly reducing ecosystem services, because oxygen level and light penetration are hampered. …”
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Artificial Reefs and People: How We Create Them and How They Affect Us by Lisa Chong, Keith Mille, Holly Abeels, Victor Blanco, Ed Camp

“… Artificial reefs are constructed to provide several important ecosystem services to coastal communities and fisheries around the world, and their deployment results in significant socio-ecological and economic effects. …”
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Black salt marsh mosquito Aedes taeniorhynchus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Natasha Marie Agramonte, C. Roxanne Connelly

“…It is sheltered from large-scale mosquito control as part of the Everglades National Park conservation program to preserve their delicate ecosystem. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Natasha Marie Agramonte and C. …”
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Navigating Auditing Risks in the Crypto Asset Landscape by Georgiana-Iulia LAZEA (TRIFA), Ovidiu-Constantin BUNGET, Anca-Diana BALAN, Mircea Stefan SOLOVASTRU

“…The findings offer valuable insights for auditors, policymakers, investors, researchers, and practitioners who rely on accurate audits to make informed decisions and build trust and transparency in the crypto ecosystem.…”
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