wenfeiliao.bsky.social
PhD, urban ecologist & entomologist 🐞 at the University of Helsinki, doing research on #aquatic #biodiversity #conservation in #urban #ponds
👤 Joined on 07 January 2025
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@wenfeiliao.bsky.social#LiteratureNotice Gomyde & Gnaspini. A new species of Adelopsis Portevin, 1907 from the Brazilian Amazon (Coleoptera: Leiodidae: Cholevinae: Ptomaphagini) doi.org/10.11606/180... #Beetle #Beetles #newbeetle
Show PostA new study finds that #agricultural landscapes can reduce #zooplankton hatching rates in #temporaryponds. Highly impacted ponds showed lower hatching rates and diversity, highlighting how land-use pressure can affect dormant communities and their resilience. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Show PostThis month’s #PhotoOfTheMonth was kindly submitted by Carla Corazza and features a historic #retting #pond from #Italy. These ponds were once used to rett #hemp (Cannabis sativa) for textiles and sailing equipment, and many survive today as valuable stepping stones for #freshwater #biodiversity!
Show PostJoin the first IUCN CEM Wetland Ecosystems Specialist Group Dialogue! Freshwater Wetland Ecosystems: Global Conservation and Assessment 📅 Aug 12th 🌍 Online Hear leading experts discuss wetland conservation, assessment methods, and emerging challenges. Learn more: engage.iucn.org/group/iucn-c...
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