A5080316416- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Marine animal studies overview
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
- Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Landslides and related hazards
- Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
- Building materials and conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
Emil Racovita Institute of Speleology
2018-2022
Romanian Academy
2020
(1) Background: Show caves are unique natural attractions and touristic traffic can trigger their degradation within a short time. There no universal solutions to counter the effects of impact upon cave environment both protection protocols management plans have be established on case-by-case basis. (2) Methods: The study includes four show from Romanian Carpathians, where monitoring number visitors, paralleled by main physicochemical parameters air water (CO2, temperature, humidity, drip...
In this article we present the first investigation of stable isotope composition groundwater in Romania, East-Central Europe, with a focus on karst areas. Our aim is twofold: (1) to provide countrywide map distribution oxygen and hydrogen ratios groundwater, (2) assess recharge patterns water. We collected more than 600 water samples from springs wells across Romania for analyses monitored detail waters as they pass through five cave systems. data show spatial low values mountainous area...
Given the rapid spread of invasive alien plant species in Europe and limited information regarding their distribution dispersion patterns, we analyzed risk Humulus scandens, a with an increased potential. We collected occurrence records from Romania within EU funded project literature data, order to perform ensemble model. Environmental variables varied downscaled topoclimatic continuous entries categorical ones, such as soil class, texture, or land use. Results showed potential core areas...
We recorded and analysed sequences belonging to 11 bat species from Northern Algeria, in order compare the baseline results with studies performed across region, where potentially major geographical barriers may have limited gene flow population dynamics. found that most of Rhinolophus exhibit some form variation, especially regarding values maximum energy frequency (CF), while vespertilionides differ mostly pulse start frequency. The shape terminal usually define variation for this family.
Bat species inhabit subterranean environments (e.g., caves and mines) in small areas with specific microclimatic conditions, during various periods of their life cycle. Bats can be negatively influenced by changes within roosts if optimal habitat patches become unavailable. Therefore, proper management solutions must applied for the conservation vulnerable bat populations, especially show caves. We have pursued an ensemble distribution modelling approach to identify sensible bats. Using...
The subterranean karst environment (terrestrial, semi-aquatic and aquatic components) is unique containing a high diversity of species with specific morphologic, physiologic, metabolic adaptations (Moldovan et al., 2018). fragile nature this poses significant challenges when dealing biodiversity safeguarding its habitats protection against increasing threats human activities (Mammola 2019).