Publications by authors named "G Magoga"
The Anopheles maculipennis complex consists of several mosquito species, including some primary malaria vectors. Therefore, the presence of a species in a particular area significantly affects public health. In this study, 1252 mosquitoes were collected in northern Italy, representing four identified species of the Anopheles maculipennis complex (Anopheles daciae sp.
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- Scientists studied how a mountain plant called Campanula raineri responds to different climates at different heights.
- They found that higher elevations led to better pollen and seed quality, and that the main pollinators changed at different heights.
- This research helps understand how such plants survive and reproduce in changing environments.
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- A genomic database encompassing all eukaryotic species on Earth is crucial for scientific advancements, yet most species lack genomic data.
- The Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) was initiated in 2018 by global scientists to compile high-quality reference genomes for approximately 1.5 million recognized eukaryotic species.
- The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) launched a Pilot Project to create a decentralized model for reference genome production by testing it on 98 species, providing valuable insights into scalability, equity, and inclusiveness for genomic projects.
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- The Triassic period is crucial for studying the shift in insect types after the end-Permian mass extinctions, but fossil evidence from this time is limited.
- The 239 million-year-old fossils discovered at Monte San Giorgio, Switzerland, include 248 specimens across 15 major insect groups, showcasing significant taxonomic and ecological diversity in both freshwater and terrestrial environments.
- Notable finds include evidence of evolutionary transitions in roaches and the possibility that non-seed-bearing plants were the first to attract insects, enhancing our understanding of insect evolution and the ecological changes between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras.