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Revision and phylogeny of the genus Pselaphomorphus Motschulsky, 1855 (Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae: Jubini).
(2012)
The Neotropical genus Pselaphomorphus Motschulsky, 1855 (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae: Jubini Raffray) is revised, including the redescription of P. sculpturatus Motshulsky, 1855 (Panama), P. longiceps Raffray, ...
Hyphomycetes associated with submerged bamboo leaves (Bambusa vulgaris) in Quebrada de Oro in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
(2008)
Leaf litter is a major source of nutrients for heterotrophic organisms in aquatic ecosystems in which microorganisms contribute significantly to the breakdown process of leaf litter. Fungi as aquatic hyphomycetes are ...
Effects of food concentration in the competition between larvae of the introduced cane toad (Rhinella marina) and the native white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus albilabris)
(2012)
Invasive species are a major focus within conservation biology. The widely introduced cane toad, Rhinella marina, has gained particular interest in studies of effects of invasive species on native communities. In this study ...
Species richness of cyanobacteria, diatoms, and ciliates in microbial mats of the Cabo Rojo salterns, Puerto Rico
(2008)
Seasonal rains and the inflowof seawater into the Cabo Rojo salterns, Puerto Rico, induce changes in the concentration of dissolved salts. These environmental variations should have an effect in the composition and species ...
Nutrient release and grazing effects by two exotic Thiaridae snails on periphyton biomass under artificial conditions
(2018-05)
Thiara (Tarebia) granifera and Melanoides tuberculata are invasive parthenogenetic snails that impact food webs in tropical freshwater systems. Due to their high reproductive rate, both snails dominate the community of ...
Composición y abundancia de las algas bénticas de cinco sistemas lóticos de Puerto Rico
(2007)
Benthic algal communities are often the dominant primary producers and important energy
source o higher trophic levels in rivers and streams. The composition and abundance of benthic
algae and relationships with ...
Evaluación cuantitativa de presas potenciales, tipo artrópodo, y análisis paisajista del hábitat potencial para la Reinita de Bosque Enano (Setophaga angelae) en Puerto Rico
(2013)
Setophaga angelae, the Elfin-woods warbler (EWWA), is an insectivorous bird endemic to Puerto Rico. Currently, two isolated populations of this species are found: one at the El Yunque National Forest, the other in the ...
Dinámica fisicoquímica y fitoplanctónica del embalse Guajataca, Puerto Rico
(2006)
Artificial reservoirs, as well as the natural lakes, are threatened by the contamination,
fertilization (nutrients) or the gradual eutrophication of their waters, with the subsequent
loss of water quality. Therefore, ...
Variación estacional en la disponibilidad de presas de la viuda, Himantopus mexicanus, en las Salinas de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
(2008)
The purpose of this study was to determinate the availability of potential preys for the
Black‐necked Stilt, Himantopus mexicanus (Aves, Charadriformes, Recurvirostridae), and to
document details of its foraging ecology ...
Water quality assessment of a tropical freshwater marsh using aquatic insects
(2005)
Laguna Cartagena, located in the municipality of Lajas, is the only natural freshwater
lagoon of Puerto Rico. The lagoon gives refuge to many animal and plant species, some
of them endemic and endangered. Agriculture in ...