cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29889790.v1
title: Eavesdropping alarm calls of Japanese tits (<i>Parus minor</i>) by Eurasian tree sparrows (<i>Passer montanus</i>)

description: Mobbing is an important anti-predation strategy that can warn other potential prey, communicate predator threats and reduce predation risk. Previous studies examined how animals transmit and receive information and investigated their cognitive abilities; however, the potential effects of other ecological factors were rarely considered. This study investigated whether alarm calls of Japanese tits (<i>Parus minor</i>) in response to different predators would affect the responses of Eurasian tree sparrows (<i>Passer montanus</i>). The results indicated that: (1) sparrows differentiated heterospecific alarm calls and the level of danger from natural enemies conveyed in these calls, and the recruitment of sparrows by the alarm calls to chipmunks [11.5 ± 12.1, mean ± standard deviation (SD), <i>n</i> = 24] was significantly higher than sparrowhawks (2.43 ± 3.61, <i>n</i> = 21; Wilcoxon rank sum test, <i>P</i> &lt; 0.05), which in turn was significantly greater than that by the song control (0.78 ± 1.31, <i>n</i> = 23; Wilcoxon rank sum test, <i>P</i> &lt; 0.001); (2) the response of sparrows to mobbing calls of Japanese tits seemed to be stronger than that of Japanese tits to conspecific mobbing calls, which was possibly due to flock size; (3) both sparrows and tits were more sensitive to alarm calls in response to chipmunks (<i>Tamias sibiricus</i>) than sparrowhawks (<i>Accipiter nisus</i>), which suggested chipmunks were the main predator. Hence, besides natural enemies affecting the sparrows’ responses to heterospecific mobbing calls, flock size also influences this behavioral response. We suggest that future studies consider the effects of multiple ecological factors on the perception of heterospecific mobbing calls to accurately interpret mobbing call responses and thus better reveal the mechanisms associated with encoding, transmission, and perception of information among animals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29984164
title: Trophic structure of native fauna species assemblages in monocultures of a native tree: frogs in avocado orchards in Mexico

description: The inclusion of monocultures in natural landscapes affects the structure of native species assemblages and modifies biotic interactions, leading to changes in ecosystem dynamics and functioning. In Latin America, avocado crops have been expanding in recent decades but, despite their widespread geographic presence and the crop’s profitability, little is known about the native fauna associated with avocado crops or the biological interactions that occur therein. In Mexico, avocado is a native crop, but its impact on biodiversity is not yet known. We evaluated the trophic structure of the assemblage of anurans in avocado orchards and its relationship to the frogs’ morphological traits and daily activity patterns. Between June and October 2020, we captured frogs in avocado orchards in central-western Mexico and analyzed their stomach contents. The local anuran assemblage has six species, belonging to four different families. Together, they consumed 412 dietary components belonging to 86 families of invertebrates. We detected differences among species regarding the volume of prey consumed, trophic niche breadth, a high degree of diet overlap (60%) and variation in the most important prey items for each frog species. The trophic structure of the frog assemblage was related to the frogs’ size–weight and their daily activity patterns. Our results suggest that avocado crops can host native frog species assemblages, which are made up of habitat–generalist species that, in simplified environments, tend to segregate in their use of trophic resources to reduce interspecific competition and allow for the coexistence of species. This differentiation in the use of trophic resources seems to be facilitated by variations in size–weight and in the daily activity patterns among frog species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29984164.v1
title: Trophic structure of native fauna species assemblages in monocultures of a native tree: frogs in avocado orchards in Mexico

description: The inclusion of monocultures in natural landscapes affects the structure of native species assemblages and modifies biotic interactions, leading to changes in ecosystem dynamics and functioning. In Latin America, avocado crops have been expanding in recent decades but, despite their widespread geographic presence and the crop’s profitability, little is known about the native fauna associated with avocado crops or the biological interactions that occur therein. In Mexico, avocado is a native crop, but its impact on biodiversity is not yet known. We evaluated the trophic structure of the assemblage of anurans in avocado orchards and its relationship to the frogs’ morphological traits and daily activity patterns. Between June and October 2020, we captured frogs in avocado orchards in central-western Mexico and analyzed their stomach contents. The local anuran assemblage has six species, belonging to four different families. Together, they consumed 412 dietary components belonging to 86 families of invertebrates. We detected differences among species regarding the volume of prey consumed, trophic niche breadth, a high degree of diet overlap (60%) and variation in the most important prey items for each frog species. The trophic structure of the frog assemblage was related to the frogs’ size–weight and their daily activity patterns. Our results suggest that avocado crops can host native frog species assemblages, which are made up of habitat–generalist species that, in simplified environments, tend to segregate in their use of trophic resources to reduce interspecific competition and allow for the coexistence of species. This differentiation in the use of trophic resources seems to be facilitated by variations in size–weight and in the daily activity patterns among frog species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30145773
title: Population dynamics of feral goats on the Isle of Rùm, NW Scotland: the stresses of coping with a high latitude environment

description: Feral goats are an invasive species renowned for their ability to survive in a wide variety of habitats. However, their capacity to occupy high latitude habitats is severely restricted. To determine why, I analyse data on the lifehistory and demography of a feral goat population on the Isle of Rùm, NW Scotland, in relation to both longterm variation in climatic variables and within-population variation in environmental variables. Mortality and fecundity rates are sensitive to variations in winter thermal conditions. Giving birth in mid-winter imposes significant stress on both mother and kid, although the effect may be ameliorated by the ability to find shelter (especially beach-level caves) and higher quality forage in heath habitats. Longterm patterns in population growth rates are correlated with winter temperature and the North Atlantic Oscillation index, with little evidence for density-dependent effects. There is, however, evidence that the presence of a large sympatric red deer population has limited the goats’ capacity to increase by denying them access to preferred foraging habitat. Climate warming is likely to have a beneficial impact on high latitude goat populations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30145773.v1
title: Population dynamics of feral goats on the Isle of Rùm, NW Scotland: the stresses of coping with a high latitude environment

description: Feral goats are an invasive species renowned for their ability to survive in a wide variety of habitats. However, their capacity to occupy high latitude habitats is severely restricted. To determine why, I analyse data on the lifehistory and demography of a feral goat population on the Isle of Rùm, NW Scotland, in relation to both longterm variation in climatic variables and within-population variation in environmental variables. Mortality and fecundity rates are sensitive to variations in winter thermal conditions. Giving birth in mid-winter imposes significant stress on both mother and kid, although the effect may be ameliorated by the ability to find shelter (especially beach-level caves) and higher quality forage in heath habitats. Longterm patterns in population growth rates are correlated with winter temperature and the North Atlantic Oscillation index, with little evidence for density-dependent effects. There is, however, evidence that the presence of a large sympatric red deer population has limited the goats’ capacity to increase by denying them access to preferred foraging habitat. Climate warming is likely to have a beneficial impact on high latitude goat populations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30354428
title: Spring calls of male and female domestic cats (<i>Felis catus</i>): when meow goes to cry

description: This study investigated vocal characteristics of calls, emitted by 10 male and 17 female domestic cats <i>Felis catus</i> in the mating season. We analyzed the relationship between vocal traits of “meows” and “rutting cries” and cat individual identity, sex, age, sex hormones, immunoglobulins and body mass. Compared with meows, cries were longer in duration, and lower in fundamental frequency, peak frequency and power quartiles. Cries were produced in series with regular intervals between calls and contained the articulation effect flutter substantially more often than meows. The occurrence of nonlinear vocal phenomena did not differ between cries and meows. Male meows and cries had significantly lower fundamental frequency than female meows and cries; durations, peak frequency and quartiles within meows and cries did not differ between sexes. Comparison of meows and cries of 11 individuals which provided both meows and rutting cries showed that individuality was stronger expressed in cries than in meows. We did not find significant correlations of body mass, age and blood serum parameters with vocal traits. All variables of the fundamental frequency of female cries did not differ from male meows. We hypothesize that during periods of estrus, female domestic cats decrease the fundamental frequency of their far-distant cries and that they mimic meows of males.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30354428.v1
title: Spring calls of male and female domestic cats (<i>Felis catus</i>): when meow goes to cry

description: This study investigated vocal characteristics of calls, emitted by 10 male and 17 female domestic cats <i>Felis catus</i> in the mating season. We analyzed the relationship between vocal traits of “meows” and “rutting cries” and cat individual identity, sex, age, sex hormones, immunoglobulins and body mass. Compared with meows, cries were longer in duration, and lower in fundamental frequency, peak frequency and power quartiles. Cries were produced in series with regular intervals between calls and contained the articulation effect flutter substantially more often than meows. The occurrence of nonlinear vocal phenomena did not differ between cries and meows. Male meows and cries had significantly lower fundamental frequency than female meows and cries; durations, peak frequency and quartiles within meows and cries did not differ between sexes. Comparison of meows and cries of 11 individuals which provided both meows and rutting cries showed that individuality was stronger expressed in cries than in meows. We did not find significant correlations of body mass, age and blood serum parameters with vocal traits. All variables of the fundamental frequency of female cries did not differ from male meows. We hypothesize that during periods of estrus, female domestic cats decrease the fundamental frequency of their far-distant cries and that they mimic meows of males.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30196878
title: Genomic divergence of the Italian drywood termites <i>Kalotermes italicus</i> and <i>K. flavicollis</i> (Blattodea Kalotermitidae): insights from genome skimming

description: Genome skimming provides a cost-effective and rapid method for phylogenomic studies, enabling the reconstruction of mitochondrial genomes, nuclear markers, and transposable element profiles. We applied this method to <i>Kalotermes italicus</i>, successfully reconstructing its mitochondrial genome and performing phylogenetic analysis, which confirmed a close evolutionary relationship with <i>Kalotermes flavicollis</i>. Mitochondrial gene divergence between the two species ranges from 2.3 to 12%, while a lower divergence was observed across BUSCO genes, ribosomal DNA, and ultraconserved elements (UCEs). This could explain the observed high colony fusion rates and potential hybridization. Analysis of transposable elements (TEs) revealed a similar genomic composition between the two species. However, <i>K. italicus</i> showed a marked recent TEs activity, which is consistent with the inferred speciation time (~ 7 million years ago). This suggests a link between TEs dynamics and demographic processes, such as population bottlenecks, occurring at speciation. Our findings provide new insights into the evolutionary dynamics of Italian drywood termites and highlight the utility of genome skimming for studying termite biodiversity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30196878.v1
title: Genomic divergence of the Italian drywood termites <i>Kalotermes italicus</i> and <i>K. flavicollis</i> (Blattodea Kalotermitidae): insights from genome skimming

description: Genome skimming provides a cost-effective and rapid method for phylogenomic studies, enabling the reconstruction of mitochondrial genomes, nuclear markers, and transposable element profiles. We applied this method to <i>Kalotermes italicus</i>, successfully reconstructing its mitochondrial genome and performing phylogenetic analysis, which confirmed a close evolutionary relationship with <i>Kalotermes flavicollis</i>. Mitochondrial gene divergence between the two species ranges from 2.3 to 12%, while a lower divergence was observed across BUSCO genes, ribosomal DNA, and ultraconserved elements (UCEs). This could explain the observed high colony fusion rates and potential hybridization. Analysis of transposable elements (TEs) revealed a similar genomic composition between the two species. However, <i>K. italicus</i> showed a marked recent TEs activity, which is consistent with the inferred speciation time (~ 7 million years ago). This suggests a link between TEs dynamics and demographic processes, such as population bottlenecks, occurring at speciation. Our findings provide new insights into the evolutionary dynamics of Italian drywood termites and highlight the utility of genome skimming for studying termite biodiversity.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.ckfcfh
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 934 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
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 The dataset includes 934 records from 2 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0003671-260120142942310/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.dpc5fh
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 1560 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
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 "and" : [
 "Country is one of (Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands (Malvinas))",
 "DatasetKey is SIO Benthic Invertebrate Collection",
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 "HasCoordinate is true",
 "OccurrenceStatus is Present",
 "TaxonKey is Echinodermata"
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}

 The dataset includes 1560 records from 1 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0003672-260120142942310/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.esd65g
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 768 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "TaxonKey" : [
 "is Castoroides ohioensis"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 768 records from 21 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0003673-260120142942310/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.tza7eu
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 0 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
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 The dataset includes 0 records from 0 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0003674-260120142942310/datasets/export for details.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18330569
title: SuperDARN data in netCDF format (2002-Aug)

description: 2002-Aug SuperDARN radar data in netCDF format. These files were produced using version 3.0 of the public FitACF algorithm, using the AACGM v2 coordinate system. Cite this dataset if using our data in a publication.


The RST is available here: https://github.com/SuperDARN/rst



The research enabled by SuperDARN is due to the efforts of teams of scientists and engineers working in many countries to build and operate radars, process data and provide access, develop and improve data products, and assist users in interpretation.
Users of SuperDARN data and data products are asked to acknowledge this support in presentations and publications.
A brief statement on how to acknowledge use of SuperDARN data is provided below.




Users are also asked to consult with a SuperDARN PI prior to submission of work intended for publication.
A listing of radars and PIs with contact information can be found here:
(SuperDARN Radar Overview)



Recommended form of acknowledgement for the use of SuperDARN data:



'The authors acknowledge the use of SuperDARN data. SuperDARN is a collection of radars funded by national scientific funding agencies of Australia, Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America.'
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6787513
title: SuperDARN data in netCDF format (2002-Aug)

description: 2002-Aug SuperDARN radar data in netCDF format. These files were produced using version 3.0 of the public FitACF algorithm, using the AACGM v2 coordinate system. Cite this dataset if using our data in a publication.


The RST is available here: https://github.com/SuperDARN/rst



The research enabled by SuperDARN is due to the efforts of teams of scientists and engineers working in many countries to build and operate radars, process data and provide access, develop and improve data products, and assist users in interpretation.
Users of SuperDARN data and data products are asked to acknowledge this support in presentations and publications.
A brief statement on how to acknowledge use of SuperDARN data is provided below.




Users are also asked to consult with a SuperDARN PI prior to submission of work intended for publication.
A listing of radars and PIs with contact information can be found here:
(SuperDARN Radar Overview)



Recommended form of acknowledgement for the use of SuperDARN data:



'The authors acknowledge the use of SuperDARN data. SuperDARN is a collection of radars funded by national scientific funding agencies of Australia, Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America.'
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17083424
title: Dynamic changes in humoral immunity and single-cell BCR repertoire after rabies vaccination: a prospective study

description: Rabies is a lethal zoonotic disease that is caused by the rabies virus (RABV). Although vaccines have been widely used, the dynamic characteristics of humoral immunity are still unclear. Here, we collected the blood in volunteers vaccinated with RABV vaccine in Essen regime, and the RABV-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) and neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) were detected for immunogenicity evaluation, and B cells were determined by single-cell sequencing. The results showed that RABV-IgG rose continuously after the fourth and fifth doses of vaccine, while nAbs reached the peak after the third. Analogously, the memory B cells presented an increasing trend, whereas amplified B cells mainly occurred on 14 and 28 days. The functional module related antibody productions distinctly upregulated, and some genes such as JUNB and BACH2, etc. changed significantly among four identified B cell subsets. Further, the omics analysis revealed memory B cells underwent rapid clonal expansion and somatic mutations promoting recognition of antibody spectrum patterns under vaccine stimulation. Overall, this study provides a novel insight for understanding of immune responses provoking by multi-vaccination, and benefit to explore the reduction of vaccination frequency.