In praise of commensalism

Luiselli, Luca

doi:10.1111/aje.13164

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“…Chiuffo & Hierro, 2023; Huang et al., 2023). Recent issues of the AJE exemplify this interdisciplinary focus, featuring a variety of articles that span multiple fields (Luiselli, 2023c). For instance, Houehanou et al.…”

Section: Biodiversity and The Ecology Of Africamentioning

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Africa's biodiversity in‐between ecology and economy

Luiselli

2024

Afr J Ecol

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Although numerous definitions have been proposed in recent decades for the term 'Biodiversity' (Deans et al., 2012;Redford & Richter, 1999), there is consensus that it can be defined as the assortment, multiplicity, or variety of life. Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms within a particular ecosystem and the interactions between them (e.g. communities, guilds). It encompasses all levels of biological organisation, from individual species to entire communities. This concept is essential for understanding the complex relationships and dynamics of life on Earth (Contoli & Luiselli, 2016).It includes genetic diversity within animal and plant populations, the diverse species composition that characterises communities, as well as entire ecosystems. Biodiversity conservation seeks to protect the natural diversity of living organisms, maintaining, as far as possible, the original composition and functioning of ecosystems. This effort is vital for sustaining ecosystem balance and providing essential services that support human well-being (Wilson, 1988). According to this perspective, biodiversity is considered a fundamental component of natural capital, attracting attention not only from scientists but also from economic and socio-political sectors.The study of biodiversity is a multidisciplinary endeavour that integrates insights from various scientific fields, such as ecology, genetics, taxonomy, and conservation biology. Its objective is to investigate patterns, processes, and interactions among diverse life forms and the myriad factors that influence their existence. This interdisciplinary approach employs a range of methodologies that include field surveys, molecular techniques, remote sensing, statistical modelling, and other innovative methods (e.g.

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Section: Biodiversity and The Ecology Of Africamentioning

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“…Chiuffo & Hierro, 2023;Huang et al, 2023). Recent issues of the AJE exemplify this interdisciplinary focus, featuring a variety of articles that span multiple fields (Luiselli, 2023c). For instance, Houehanou et al (2024) investigated the interplay between social and cultural practices and ecosystem services threatened by uncontrolled fires.…”

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Africa's biodiversity in‐between ecology and economy

Luiselli

2024

Afr J Ecol

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“…Dung beetles, for example, provide valuable information about mammal faunas (Fuzessy et al, 2021) and exhibit co‐decline with mammals in forest habitats (Bogoni et al, 2019). They can even indicate the presence of specific mammal species, including endemic taxa like Dendrohyrax fluviatilis , indicated by the presence of its associated beetle, Fornasinius klingbeili (Luiselli, 2023a).…”

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“…The upper Guinean forest waterbodies house the freshwater turtle Pelusios cupulatta , while the Home's hinged tortoise ( Kinixys homeana ) can also be found in these regions (McGovern & Luiselli, 2023). Notably, the Goliath beetles ( Goliathus cacicus , Goliathus regius , Fornasinius higginsi and Fornasinius klingbeili ), as researched by Dendi et al (2022) and Luiselli (2023a), contribute to the remarkable biodiversity of the area. Numerous other species also inhabit these forests, further emphasising their ecological importance.…”

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Community forests as beacons of conservation: Enabling local populations monitor their biodiversity

Luiselli

2023

Afr J Ecol

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Habitat fragmentation is one of the main threats to biodiversity in Africa. In this article, we highlight the importance of conserving the Guinean forests of West Africa, which are rich in biodiversity and endemism but threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. The size of forest patches is critical, with larger fragments containing more species than smaller ones. The protection of intact, dense forest patches is vital for any conservation strategy in West Africa, but improving the management of forests that are already used for logging and hunting is also essential. Community forests (CFs) can play a crucial role in conservation, especially if there is a substantial network that can promote ecological connectivity. However, biomonitoring in CFs remains a challenge due to inadequate resources. By developing standardised, easy‐to‐apply and inexpensive methods for biomonitoring, communities can be involved in biomonitoring instead of relying solely on scientists and expensive equipment. We present a monitoring framework here where we suggest local communities should become the main agents for biomonitoring in their own forests; we highlight a five‐step scheme. The importance of the various CFs in terms of conservation should be made through a combination of accurate, standardised face‐to‐face interviews with selected persons in the target communities and biomonitoring be based on the RAPELD scheme. The latter will be implemented after specifically training local ‘wise’ persons. We are proposing a kind of ‘citizen science’ scheme, applied to enhance the ability of local communities to monitor their own biodiversity.

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In praise of commensalism

Cited by 2 publications

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Africa's biodiversity in‐between ecology and economy

Africa's biodiversity in‐between ecology and economy

Community forests as beacons of conservation: Enabling local populations monitor their biodiversity

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