27 May 2020

Exact integer linear programming solvers outperform simulated annealing for solving conservation planning problems

"This study demonstrates the performance advantages of a new spatial conservation planning approach as compared to the current industry leader Marxan."

Alison Boyer, Handling Editor

26 May 2020

A new nematode species, Chromadorina tangaroa sp. nov. (Chromadorida: Chromadoridae) from the hull of a research vessel, New Zealand

"Another new species discovered and one which may be cosmopolitan because it may be distributed on the hulls of ships."

Mark Costello, Handling Editor

29 April 2020

Molecular clocks, biogeography and species diversity in Herichthys with evaluation of the role of Punta del Morro as a vicariant brake along the Mexican Transition Zone in the context of local and global time frame of cichlid diversification

"A very thorough and well carried out biogeographic analysis of Middle American cichlids that challenges a standing biogeographical paradigm."

Tomas Hrbek, Handling Editor

8 April 2020

Monitoring the influx of new species through citizen science: the first introduced ant in Denmark

"Invasive species are a major issue in our changing world. They affect other organisms, ecosystems (and ecosystem services), and economies. This paper will add to our understanding of an invasive ant."

Dezene Huber, Handling Editor

2 April 2020

Farming system shapes traits and composition of spider assemblages in Mediterranean cherry orchards

"The paper addresses taxonomical, behavioral, and morphological responses of spider communities to farming systems and topographic features."

Rodolfo Jaffé, Handling Editor

26 March 2020

The impact of leopards (Panthera pardus) on livestock losses and human injuries in a human-use landscape in Maharashtra, India

"An excellent paper that documents the complex relationships between people, carnivores, and livestock."

José Maria Silva, Handling Editor

11 March 2020

Patterns of change in α and β taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity in the secondary succession of semi-natural grasslands in the Northern Apennines

"This is one of the first vegetation studies that examine succession from the both species composition and phylogenetic point of view, particular using species-based and Unifrac distance ordinations."

Cajo ter Braak, Handling Editor

13 February 2020

Get a grip—evolution of claw shape in relation to microhabitat use in intertidal arthropods (Acari, Oribatida)

"This paper provide a detailed study on arthropods claws"

Patricia Gandini, Section Editor

11 February 2020

Patterns of biodiversity response along a gradient of forest use in Eastern Amazonia, Brazil

"This study indicates that increased forest use intensity is likely to cause negative effects on the biodiversity in Eastern Amazon."

Le Yu, Handling Editor

10 February 2020

The role of rarity as a surrogate of marine fish species representation

"The paper provides shows how to use rare species as the primary way to select protected areas which justified both practically and theoretically."

Mark Costello, Handling Editor