The Carpathians as a Major Diversity Hotspot in Europe

Bálint, Miklós; Keresztes, Lujza; Theissinger, Kathrin; Lehrian, Stephanie; Mészáros, Noémi; Pauls, Steffen U.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-20992-5_11

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“…The Carpathian Mountain ecosystems in Central Europe are generally regarded as hotspots of biodiversity and priority regions (Bálint et al 2011). In Poland, these forests provide habitats for a multitude of species.…”

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Seasonal changes of the Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia habitat requirements in managed mountain forests (Western Carpathians)

2017

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We studied the differences between spring and winter sites of Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia in a managed, temperate forest in the Beskid Mountains (Western Carpathians, Poland). The study of seasonal requirements of this species in this type of habitat was innovatory. Spring territories must provide birds with appropriate conditions for breeding and winter ones must give good habitat for wintering. The environmental variables of spring and winter sites were collected in three layers in a 100 m radius from the place of recording of the Hazel Grouse: canopy, understory and undergrowth. According to our study, the proportion of deciduous trees was greater in spring territories in comparison to winter territories in all studied layers. Conversely, greater species richness in the undergrowth and understory in spring sites of Hazel Grouse was found in comparison to winter sites. Moreover, a greater proportion of birch, poplar, willow, wild cherry and bird cherry were found in the spring sites of Hazel Grouse in comparison to winter sites. Generalized Linear Model models showed that the occurrence of overgrown clearings, clearfellings with deadwood and higher richness of grass and herbs and their cover in the forest were important habitat factors for Hazel Grouse in both spring and winter sites. Sites of Hazel Grouse were strongly affected by the proportions of beech, sycamore, fir, spruce and larch in the canopy layer in both seasons. Moreover, a greater proportion of tree species producing nuts, drupes or winged seeds was important in both spring and winter sites. Bush cover was important for winter sites of the Hazel Grouse. Food resources, mainly in winter sites are important factors for habitat selection. Summarizing, we found habitat differences between spring territory and winter sites of Hazel Grouse. In both seasons, higher habitat heterogeneity was an important factor for occurrence of this species.

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Seasonal changes of the Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia habitat requirements in managed mountain forests (Western Carpathians)

2017

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“…Although the Carpathians are known as an important European diversity hot spot and center of endemism (Pawłowski 1970, Ronikier 2011, Bálint et al 2011 and to harbor ancient, relic lineages of Arcticalpine plants (e.g. Ronikier et al 2012), their Arcticalpine fungus flora remains almost unknown.…”

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The genus Hebeloma in the alpine belt of the Carpathians including two new species

Eberhardt¹,

Ronikier²,

Schütz³

et al. 2015

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Between 2002 and 2012 regular visits to the Carpathians were made and a number of Hebeloma spp. were collected from the alpine area. In total 44 collections were made that represent 11 species, two of which, Hebeloma grandisporum and H. oreophilum, are described here as new. Of the 11 species, four (H. alpinum, H. marginatulum and the two species described as new) are known only from alpine or Arctic habitats. Hebeloma dunense and H. mesophaeum are commonly found in, but not restricted to, alpine habitats. The other five species (H. aanenii, H. laterinum, H. naviculosporum, H. vaccinum, H. velutipes) are usually found in lowland or boreal habitats. Hebeloma naviculosporum is reported for the first time from the alpine zone and H. alpinum for the first time as growing with Helianthemum. All but two species (H. alpinum, H. marginatulum) are reported for the first time from the Carpathian alpine zone. In this paper we discuss the habitat, the 11 recorded species and give detailed descriptions of the two new species, both morphologically and molecularly. A key for Hebeloma species from sect. Hebeloma occurring in Arctic-alpine habitats is provided.

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“…The rhitral biome in Central Europe is home to an exceptionally high aquatic diversity with an important number of endemics, in contrast with the arboreal elements, which are related mostly with some classical Mediterranean core areas (Mey and Botoșăneanu 1985, Pauls et al 2009, Bálint et al 2011). The rithral biome of the Alps and the Pyrenees has been intensively explored over the course of the past few years; however, the Carpathians are constantly neglected, despite their basic role as important hot spots of aquatic diversity in Europe (Bálint et al 2008, Stewart et al 2010, Schmitt and Varga 2012, Graf et al 2014, Török et al 2015).…”

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“…The pattern is similar to the distribution of the already recognized Pedicia apusenica , Pedicia staryi or Pedicia lobifera , and it represents new evidence concerning the importance of the Carpathians as a significant genetic center of aquatic diversity. The northern part of the Eastern Carpathians is exceptionally rich in endemics, as suggested by a high number of other aquatic insects, such as caddisflies (Bálint et al 2011). In our case, 4 species ( Pedicia staryi , Pedicia apusenica , Pedicia costobocica , Pedicia carpianica and Pedicia lobifera ) belonging to the Pedicia staryi group are exclusive inhabitants of this important northern refuge-like area, confined between the western limit of the northern Carpathians in Ukraine and the Haghimaș Mountains in Romania, where they are isolated in one or a few limited enclaves (the refugia within refugia pattern, Varga 2010).…”

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Taxonomic revision of the Carpathian endemic Pedicia (Crunobia) staryi species–group (Diptera, Pediciidae) based on morphology and molecular data

Dénes¹,

Kolcsár²,

Török³

et al. 2016

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Three new species of the genus Pedicia, subgenus Crunobia (Diptera: Pediciidae) belonging to the staryi group are described on the basis of a combination of molecular and morphology datasets, and a key to discriminate between species of the subgenus Crunobia is added. Geographic projection of the identified taxa suggests insular-like distribution and shows the importance of the Carpathians as a genetic center which is home to an exceptionally high aquatic diversity in Europe.

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The Carpathians as a Major Diversity Hotspot in Europe

Cited by 54 publications

References 41 publications

Seasonal changes of the Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia habitat requirements in managed mountain forests (Western Carpathians)

Seasonal changes of the Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia habitat requirements in managed mountain forests (Western Carpathians)

The genus Hebeloma in the alpine belt of the Carpathians including two new species

Taxonomic revision of the Carpathian endemic Pedicia (Crunobia) staryi species–group (Diptera, Pediciidae) based on morphology and molecular data

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