A5073573003- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- scientometrics and bibliometrics research
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Academic Publishing and Open Access
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Metal Extraction and Bioleaching
- Research Data Management Practices
Universidade Federal de Goiás
2020-2025
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
2017-2020
More than two million species have been described so far, but our knowledge on most taxa remains scarce or inexistent, and the available biodiversity data is often taxonomically, phylogenetically spatially biased. Unevenness in research effort across regions can interact with biases compromise ability to properly study conserve biodiversity. Herein, we assess influence of biological, conservation, geographic socioeconomic correlates reptile globally six biogeographic realms. We combine...
Species are the currency of most biodiversity studies. However, many shortfalls and biases remain in our estimates, preventing a comprehensive understanding eco-evolutionary processes that have shaped currently available on Earth. Biased estimates also jeopardize effective implementation data-driven conservation strategies, ultimately leading to loss. Here, we delve into concept Latitudinal Taxonomy Gradient (LTG) show how this new idea provides an interesting conceptual link between Linnean...
Tetrapods (amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) are model systems for global biodiversity science, but continuing data gaps, limited standardisation, ongoing flux in taxonomic nomenclature constrain integrative research on this group potentially cause biased inference. We combined harmonised taxonomic, spatial, phylogenetic, attribute with phylogeny-based multiple imputation to provide a comprehensive resource (TetrapodTraits 1.0.0) that includes values, predictions, sources body size,...
Abstract Over two million species have been named so far, but many will be invalidated due to redundant descriptions. Undetected invalid (i.e., synonyms) can impair inferences we make in biodiversity research and hamper the implementation of effective conservation strategies. However, processes leading accumulation names remain largely unknown. Using multi-model inferences, investigated patterns potential drivers species- assemblage-level variation synonym counts across terrestrial...
The academic publishing industry, while essential for disseminating scientific knowledge, is riddled with ironies and challenges that often leave researchers in disbelief. Here I briefly explore the convoluted journey of research from conception to publication, highlighting immense effort scientists invest their work only face a complex costly process. Despite critical role peer review, performed without financial compensation, many must pay substantial article processing charges (APCs) make...
The academic publishing industry, while essential for disseminating scientific knowledge, is riddled with ironies and challenges that often leave researchers in disbelief. Here I briefly explore the convoluted journey of research from conception to publication, highlighting immense effort scientists invest their work only face a complex costly process. Despite critical role peer review, performed without financial compensation, many must pay substantial article processing charges (APCs) make...
The academic publishing industry, while essential for disseminating scientific knowledge, is riddled with ironies and challenges that often leave researchers in disbelief. Here I explore the convoluted journey of research from conception to publication, highlighting immense effort scientists invest their work only face a complex costly process. Despite critical role peer review, performed without financial compensation, many must pay substantial article processing charges (APCs) make...
Taxonomic uncertainty is prevalent across many biological groups. Yet it remains overlooked in ecology, evolution, and conservation research, leading to potential misinterpretations of biodiversity patterns. Here, we synthesize the recent literature define taxonomic uncertainty, examine its root causes consequences, present key metrics for quantification. We argue that species should not be assumed equivalent units research. To address this challenge, researchers must (i) identify taxa with...
Exotic species are major threats to biodiversity worldwide. Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) among the most common invasive predators in world, interacting with wildlife many ways. We present ecological data based on camera traps and occasional observations of free–roaming domestic from localities within Brazilian Atlantic forest Cerrado hotspots. Canis familiaris was second abundant mammal species, carnivore. Dogs chased, killed, and/or competed at least 26 native species. They consumed...
Most described species have not been explicitly included in phylogenetic trees-a problem named the Darwinian shortfall-owing to a lack of molecular and/or morphological data, thus hampering explicit incorporation evolution into large-scale biodiversity analyses. We investigate potential drivers shortfall tetrapods, group which at least one-third still necessitating imputation their evolutionary relationships fully sampled phylogenies. show that number preserved specimens scientific...
Abstract Studying species interactions in nature often requires elaborated logistics and intense fieldwork. The difficulties such task might hinder our ability to answer questions on how biotic change with the environment. Fortunately, a workaround this problem lies within scientific collections. For some animals, inspection of preserved specimens can reveal scars past antagonistic encounters, as predation attempts. A common defensive behaviour that leaves animals is autotomy, loss body...
Domestic cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) can interact with and cause several negative impacts upon wildlife if unconstrained by their owners. These occur especially because of innate predatory behavior and, usually the lack any natural predators, as well due to high abundances relative native carnivores. Although these are studied in temperate countries, there but a few records species used prey carnivores Brazil. Here, we expand knowledge preyed domestic Brazil presenting new this...
Museum specimens and citizen science initiatives are valuable sources of information on how anthropogenic activities affect biodiversity species respond to rapid global change. Although tropical regions harbor most the planet's biodiversity, investigations species' phenological changes heavily biased toward temperate regions. Such unevenness in research is also taxonomically biased, with reptiles being least studied group among tetrapod regarding animal phenology. Herein, we used long-term...
Abstract Most species remain unknown to science and might go extinct before we recognize their existence. Although specimens belonging many of these taxa may already be housed in scientific collections, they can ‘shelved’ for years bearing the wrong name or without a formal name. We investigate factors underlying variation time lag between collection description dates 2356 reptile described worldwide 1992 2017. modelled using biological sociological variables time-to-event analysis. Time...
Anti-predator mechanisms are essential for species survival and the description of defensive behaviour may improve our understanding about ecology, biology evolution species. Herein, we describe new anti-predator False Coral Snake Oxyrhopus rhombifer in south-eastern Brazil, through direct observation a juvenile specimen under laboratory settings. We recorded 10 types behaviour, seven which records this one them (body vibration) is first report Brazilian snakes. Such be explained by ontogeny...
Abstract Predator–prey interactions are important evolutionary drivers of defensive behaviors, but they usually difficult to record. This lack data on natural history and ecological species can be overcome through museum specimens, at least for some reptiles. When facing aggressive interactions, reptile may exhibit the behavior autotomy by losing tail, which is also known as “urotomy”. The inspection preserved specimens scars tail breakage reveal possible biological correlates urotomy....
Abstract Tetrapods (amphibian, reptiles, birds and mammals) are model systems for global biodiversity science, but continuing data gaps, limited standardisation, ongoing flux in taxonomic nomenclature constrain integrative research on this group potentially cause biased inference. We combined harmonised taxonomic, spatial, phylogenetic, attribute with phylogeny-based multiple imputation to provide a comprehensive resource (TetrapodTraits 1.0.0) that includes values, predictions, sources body...
Snakes of the genus Thamnodynastes Wagler 1830 are viviparous, opisthoglyphous and have elliptical vertical pupil. Among all 11 species that occur in Brazil, T. rutilus is easily diagnosed by having a reddish spot sixth infralabial. Information about biology, ecology, distribution behavior very scarce literature. Such lack information leads to poor management difficulty for taking conservation measures when needed. Thus, this study brought new insights geographical distribution, amplifying...
The 'Zona da Mata' of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, has less than 10% remaining native vegetation and is home a rich herpetofauna, still poorly surveyed. We present the results an assessment lizard amphisbaenian species at Atlantic Forest fragments in municipality Cataguases, state from 2009 to 2013. used pitfall traps, occasional encounters, local collectors, besides literature review records Cataguases neighboring cities. A total 15 12 families were found, three them endemic (...
The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is a biodiversity hotspot, harboring many endemic species threatened byanthropogenic actions. Although less than 15% of the natural vegetation remains, this biome currently supports morethan 600 amphibian species, representing more half diversity. However, notable lack ofinformation regarding richness and distribution taxonomic group in persists. To fill some gapsin our knowledge, we provide checklist anurans from highly fragmented unprotected area Forestin...
Most described species have not been explicitly included in phylogenetic trees—a problem named the Darwinian shortfall—due to a lack of molecular and/or morphological data, thus hampering explicit incorporation evolution into large-scale biodiversity analyses. We investigate potential drivers shortfall tetrapods, group where at least one-third still necessitating imputation their evolutionary relationships fully-sampled phylogenies. show that number preserved specimens scientific collections...
Despite the urgency imposed by current biodiversity crisis, many species remain undescribed, facing extinction before their formal recognition science. Accelerating descriptions is thus imperative. However, should be robust and based on good taxonomic practice, which may enhance long-term nomenclatural stability that crucial for scientific research conservation planning. Yet, few studies have assessed robustness of description. Here, we evaluated temporal trends in nearly 4,000 squamate...