MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 442:71-86 (2011) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09391 Species distribution modelling of marine benthos: a North Sea case study Henning Reiss1,3,*, Sarah Cunze2, Konstantin König2,4, Hermann Neumann1,2, Ingrid Kröncke1 1Senckenberg Institute, Department for Research, Südstrand 40, 26382 Wilhelmshaven,...

Seed dispersal is hard to measure, and there still a lack of knowledge about dispersal-related traits plant species. Therefore, we developed D3, the Dispersal Diaspore Database (available at www.seed-dispersal.info), which aims simplifying ecological evolutionary analyses by providing integrating various items related seed dispersal: empirical studies, functional traits, image ranking indices (quantifying adaptation modes). Currently, database includes data for more than 5000 taxa 33 as well...

Climate change will affect the geographical distribution of many species in future. Phlebotomine sandflies are vector for leishmaniasis, a tropical neglected disease. We applied an ensemble forecasting niche modeling approach to project future changes climatic suitability ten competent sandfly Europe. Whereas main area currently lies Mediterranean region, models generally projected northwards expansion areas with suitable conditions most (P. alexandri, P. neglectus, papatasi, perfiliewi,...

Aedes albopictus and Ae. japonicus are two of the most widespread invasive mosquito species that have recently become established in western Europe. Both associated with transmission a number serious diseases projected to continue their spread In present study, we modelled habitat suitability for both under current future climatic conditions by means an Ensemble forecasting approach. We additionally compared MAXENT niches regarding temperature precipitation requirements. were find suitable...

Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., native to North America, is a problematic invasive species, because of its highly allergenic pollen. The species expected expand range due climate change. By means ecological niche modelling (ENM), we predict habitat suitability for A. in Europe under current and future climatic conditions. Overall, compared the performance results 16 algorithms commonly applied ENM. As occurrence records may be dominated by sampling bias, also used data from range. To assess...

The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus, native to South East Asia, is listed as one of the worst invasive vector species worldwide. In Europe currently restricted Southern Europe, but due ongoing climate change, Ae. albopictus expected expand its potential range further northwards. addition modelling habitat suitability for under current and future climatic conditions in by means maximum entropy approach, we here focused on drivers prediction. We explored most limiting factors conditions,...

Tick-borne diseases are a major health problem worldwide and could become even more important in Europe the future. Due to changing climatic conditions, ticks assumed be able expand their ranges towards higher latitudes altitudes, which result an increased occurrence of tick-borne diseases.There is great interest identify potential (new) areas distribution vector species order assess future infection risk with vector-borne diseases, improve surveillance, develop targeted monitoring program,...

Future climate change is predicted to advance faster than the postglacial warming. Migration may therefore become a key driver for future development of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. For 140 European plant species we computed past range shifts since last glacial maximum variety Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenarios global circulation models (GCMs). Range shift rates were estimated by means distribution modelling (SDM). With process-based seed dispersal...

Abstract Marine nematodes of the genus Anisakis are common parasites a wide range aquatic organisms. Public interest is primarily based on their importance as zoonotic agents human Anisakiasis, severe infection gastro-intestinal tract result consuming live larvae in insufficiently cooked fish dishes. The diverse nature external impacts unequally influencing larval and adult stages marine endohelminth requires consideration both abiotic biotic factors. Whereas factors generally more relevant...

Abstract The genus Ebolavirus comprises some of the deadliest viruses for primates and humans associated disease outbreaks are increasing in Africa. Different evidence suggests that bats putative reservoir hosts play a major role transmission cycle these filoviruses. Thus, detailed knowledge about their distribution might improve risk estimations where future occur. A MaxEnt niche modelling approach based on climatic variables land cover was used to investigate potential 9 bat species Zaire...

The Triatominae are vectors for Trypanosoma cruzi, the aetiological agent of neglected tropical Chagas disease. Their distribution stretches across Latin America, with some species occurring outside Americas. In particular, cosmopolitan vector, Triatoma rubrofasciata, has already been detected in many Asian and African countries. We applied an ensemble forecasting niche modelling approach to project climatic suitability 11 triatomine under current climate conditions on a global scale. Our...

In recent decades, a rapid range expansion of the golden jackal (Canis aureus) towards Northern and Western Europe has been observed. The is medium-sized canid, with broad flexible diet. Almost 200 different parasite species have reported worldwide from C. aureus, including many parasites that are shared dogs cats public health concern. As may follow shifts their host, could be accompanied by changes in fauna new ecosystems. distribution area, affect ecosystem equilibrium, e.g., through...

The invasive raccoon (Procyon lotor) is an abundant carnivore and considered as important potential vector of infectious diseases parasites in Europe. Raccoons show a broad, opportunistic, omnivorous food spectrum. Food supply habitat quality urban areas are very attractive for the generalist raccoon. This inevitably leads to increased interaction with humans, domestic animals livestock, making potentially suitable zoonosis vector. In its autochthonous range, especially Eastern Midwestern...

Biological invasions have been associated with niche changes; however, their occurrence is still debated. We assess whether climatic niches between native and non-native ranges changed during the invasion process using two globally spread mosquitoes as model species, Aedes albopictus aegypti. Considering different time spans since (>300 vs. 30-40 years), changes were expected to be more likely for Ae. aegypti than albopictus. used temperature precipitation variables descriptors realized...

Formerly introduced for their presumed value in controlling mosquito-borne diseases, the two mosquitofish

Abstract The raccoon is listed among the invasive alien species of EU concern requiring management actions. Projections its global distribution have been mainly based on climatic variables so far. In this study, we aim to address impact land cover (LC) in North America and Europe. First, identified LC types which observation sites are predominantly located derive preferred types. Second, used an ecological niche modelling (ENM) approach evaluate predictive power information current patterns...

Abstract BACKGROUND There is great interest in modelling the distribution of invasive species, particularly from point view management. However, for species using ecological niche models (ENMs) involves multiple challenges. Owing to short time span since introduction or arrival a non‐indigenous and associated dispersal limitations, applying regular ENMs at an early stage invasion process may result underestimation potential new ranges. This topic dealt with here example Aedes japonicus ,...

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease with broad global occurrence and an increasing number of recorded cases; however, it still one the world's most neglected diseases. We here provide climatic suitability maps generated by means ecological niche modelling approach for 32 Phlebotomus vector species proven or suspected competence five Leishmania pathogens occurring in Eurasia Africa. A GIS-based spatial overlay analysis was then used to compare distributional patterns vectors help evaluate...

Abstract During the last century, practice of fur farming in Europe led to introduction two mammal species from opposite ends world. With their subsequent unintentional escape captivity or intentional releases, process slow expansion and establishment began. The raccoon Procyon lotor dog Nyctereutes procyonoides are included on European Union’s list invasive alien species. We characterised current climatic niches native ranges North America Asia, compared them with non‐native‐range Europe,...

To demonstrate predation and potential impacts of raccoons on various species, a total 108 from aquatic-associated nature reserves natural areas in three federal states Germany, Hesse (n = 36), Saxony-Anhalt 36) Brandenburg were investigated dietary ecological perspective the present study. Fecal analyses stomach content examinations conducted for this purpose. Additionally, as supplementary method analyzing spectrum raccoons, parasite fauna was considered, metazoan parasites, particular,...