Publications by authors named "Laurence Fazan"
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- The study focuses on the arachnid diversity associated with an endemic tree species in Crete, revealing a total of 85 recorded taxa.
- The most common groups were Acari, with significant representation from the orders Mesostigmata and Oribatida, indicating a rich diversity of arachnids, including potential new species.
- Gerakari and Omalos were the most diverse locations, while the findings also suggest that the isolated nature of forest stands affects species connectivity.
Contarinia ampelitsiae n. sp. Dorchin & Fazan is described as a newly discovered gall-midge species (Diptera: Cecidoymiidae) forming galls in flowers of Zelkova abelicea (Ulmaceae), a tree species endemic to the Mediterranean island of Crete (Greece).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtremely narrow endemic plant species (ENEs) are generally connected with microrefugia characterized by particular environmental conditions. In-depth knowledge of the ecological requirements of ENEs is fundamental to plan appropriate conservation measures. Using cross-cutting technology, this paper gives a multifaceted approach to collect on-site data on the ecology of ENEs, defines the protocols for a correct sampling design and describes the type of equipment, the time and expenditure needed.
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- The elm family (Ulmaceae) is important for its scientific, societal, and economic value, and this study maps its global diversity and distribution, revealing key centers in China and the southeastern USA.
- A detailed analysis shows two main groups within the family: a temperate clade with 43 species and a tropical clade with 13 species, contrary to the common belief that Elm family plants are primarily temperate.
- Almost 25% of Ulmaceae species are threatened, indicating a need for conservation efforts and field research, especially for species found in tropical regions and those that are endangered.
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- - The climate relict is a very rare tree found only in two tiny populations in Sicily, Italy, and it used to be more common in warm-temperate forests before the Last Glacial Age.
- - The study looked at the tree's survival by analyzing the land and soil moisture in its habitats, finding that specific landforms help keep water available for the tree, even in dry conditions.
- - The tree shows different growth based on where it is located, and while it grows in clumps, it can't reproduce normally, which may help it survive tough environments.
Premise: Seed dispersal is extremely important for the recovery and restoration of forest communities. Relict tree genus Zelkova possesses a unique dispersal mechanism: mature fruits fall with the entire twig, and the dried leaves that are still attached function as a drag-enhancing appendage, carrying the fruits away from the parent tree. This singular adaptation has never been investigated in Z.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWoodiness evolved in land plants approximately 400 Mya, and very soon after this evolutionary invention, enormous terrestrial surfaces on Earth were covered by dense and luxurious forests. Forests store close to 80% of the biosphere's biomass, and more than 60% of the global biomass is made of wood (trunks, branches and roots). Among the total number of ca.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe investigate the sensitivity of the relict, endemic Cretan tree species Zelkova abelicea (Lam.) Boiss. (Ulmaceae) to several climate variables (temperature, precipitation and drought).
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