Mastodawn

"The soil microbiome as an indicator of ecosystem multifunctionality in European soils"

TLDR - Reinforces the link between soil properties and microbes (bacteria and fungi) driving multiple ecosystem functions with integrated DNA metabarcoding and enzyme analysis approaches.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67353-9

#LUCAS #soil #metabarcoding #function #EnzymeActivity #IndicatorSpecies #monitoring

The soil microbiome as an indicator of ecosystem multifunctionality in European soils - Nature Communications

Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem functioning across diverse environments. This study shows that soil properties and specific microbial taxa jointly shape ecosystem functioning across European soils.

Nature

Richard R Lee Oct 16, 2024

‘Deeply Dismaying.’ Are these truly the words to describe the #ECOcide brought upon the #WildAtlanticSalmon in the #UK, much less everywhere else? #ColorMeDoubtful. #WildSalmon are #indicatorspecies. Their fate and that of #Mankind are intertwined. As we have chosen to deliberately destroy the world we inhabit it seems only logical that we would crap all over their home waters at the same time. The Guardian view on wild salmon: falling numbers point to a deeper malaise https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/15/the-guardian-view-on-wild-salmon-falling-numbers-point-to-a-deeper-malaise?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The Guardian view on wild salmon: falling numbers point to a deeper malaise

Editorial: These remarkable fish need clean rivers to breed in. Their decline highlights the collapse of environmental regulation

The Guardian

Carolannie Aug 30, 2024

"A butterfly the size of a penny, on the wing for but a few days, unwittingly tells me where I am in the world. "
#Ecology #Niches #IndicatorSpecies

https://chasingnature.substack.com/p/a-butterfly-is-a-place

A Butterfly is a Place

How Tiny Insects Embody Big Ideas in Nature

Chasing Nature

Ms. Que Banh Aug 21, 2024

#WildlifeWednesday

From June 2024, citizen scientists/naturalists field work day.
This is a juvenile long toed #salamander #LiveSpecimen. They're native to Vancouver Island / PNW regions.
These native salamanders are an #IndicatorSpecies & extremely sensitive to any changes in their #ecological #habitats. We capture some to study their health because they help us to obtain more protection for their habitats - which are at ongoing risks for human caused pollution & degradation.

#nature #Wsanec #Saanich #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #NatureLovers #YYJ #PNW #VanIsle #NatureGuardians #WorldInMyEyes #NaturePhotos #wildlife #amphibians #NativeWildlife #NativeSalamanders #NatureDefenders