Markus Roesch
@markusroesch.bsky.social
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Herpetologist. Interests in reptilian biodiversity, ecology and conservation on tropical islands.
A unique insect π¦ β vertebrate π¦ interaction: Seychelles endemic geckos feeding on planthopper honeydew. Read more about it here:
dx.doi.org/10.48716/bul...
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LIB-MorphoLab
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Markus
@markusroesch.bsky.social
, a visiting PhD student from CIBIO-BIOPOLIS, University of Porto, is using
#microCT
scans and geometric morphometrics to study cryptic diversity within
#Seychelles
endemic bronze
#geckos
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Indian Seabird Group
6 months ago
We are starting May with a fascinating talk from
@jenniferappoo.bsky.social
on the impacts of seabird-derived nutrients on mangrove ecosystems! Follow this link and set a reminder now!
www.youtube.com/live/muPejoo...
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#WomenInSTEM
#Seabirds
#AcademicSky
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Invasive species alert! Our molecular analysis confirms Agama picticauda is spreading in the Western Indian Ocean. π¦πΏπ§ͺ
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
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Molecular analysis confirms Agama picticauda invasion on Western Indian Ocean islands - Biological Invasions
The Western Indian Ocean biodiversity hotspot hosts a remarkable array of endemic species, but invasive alien species increasingly threaten its unique ecosystems. Lizards of the West African Agama aga...
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-025-03552-1
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It was a great pleasure to present Seychelles reptile diversity and my research on the endemic bronze geckos today at the "Seychelles Endemic
#Amphibian
&
#Reptile
Symposium". π¦π
@jimlabisko.bsky.social
@simonmaddock.bsky.social
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Simon Maddock
9 months ago
There is a symposium happening on Monday 20th Jan, titled "SEYCHELLES ENDEMIC
#AMPHIBIANS
AND
#REPTILES
: CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND NEXT STEPS FOR
#CONSERVATION
". We will be streaming the talks if you can't be here: Link
tinyurl.com/Seychelleshe...
or use QR code. Nb. Schedule is Seychelles time. π§ͺππΈπ¬
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The Yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes, introduced on Reunion Island since the late 17th century, has recently emerged as a new and possibly significant threat to the Critically Endangered Manapany day gecko Phelsuma inexpectata. π¦πΏπ§ͺ
dx.doi.org/10.48716/bul...
#NatureOceanIndien
#addHerper
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Geckoπ¦ - plantπΏinteraction between island endemics in Seychelles πΈπ¨. Read about it in Herpetology Notes:
www.biotaxa.org/hn/article/v...
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