Two important concepts in evolutionary biology, mutualism and altruism, were first made famous by the colorful anarchist ...

A new study led by shark ecologist and FIU alumna Naomi F. Farabaugh found the type of species and number of sharks and rays ...

species richness (the number of species in a local community) and species composition (the identity of the species present in a community). While most research on the relationship between ...

This article describes some of the major geographic patterns in species richness, and the processes and theories that are thought to account for these patterns. Much of this knowledge has emerged ...

Ecosystems can temporarily bounce back when common ant species disappear. Other species may step in to perform similar roles.

Wetlands are essential ecosystems that provide a variety of ecological functions, including carbon sequestration, water ...

The typical rate of extinction differs for different groups of organisms. Mammals, for instance, have an average species "lifespan" from origination to extinction of about 1 million years ...

As the world observes Endangered Species Day, South Africa highlights not only the richness of its biodiversity but also the ...