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Current NEWS from the LIB cosmos

From newly discovered animal species to treasures of historical collections, from environmental changes to nature conservation in the Anthropocene, from the opening of a special exhibition to a panel discussion: you will find all the latest information here. We also offer current press releases for download in the press area.

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    Research on the “pregnant fish” continues

    Some ricefish species from Sulawesi (Indonesia) practice what is known as “pelvic brooding”: they carry their eggs on their bodies until they hatch, rather than depositing them on plants like other ricefish species.

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    Intercropping allows for insect conservation without yield loss

    How can we halt biodiversity declines? A new study led by the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) shows possible solutions for agricultural landscapes.

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  • LIB, Press releases, Research

    Algae provide clues about 600 million years of plant evolution

    A research team with participation of the LIB has published a study in Nature Plants that delves into the “terrestrialization of plants.”

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  • LIB, Research

    Insecticides affect aquatic insects in unexpected ways

    A recent study led by LIB provides the first evidence of changes in the genetic program in insect larvae living in rivers.

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  • LIB, Research

    The Sexes in Fish – a Complicated Story

    Not only are cichlids incredibly variable in shape, color and behavior, but how sex in these fishes is determined is anything but monotonous.

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  • Press releases, Research

    LIB study shows: Species diversity of Ecuador’s tarantulas greater than expected

    The study presents the description of 38 new species of tarantulas of the genus Linothele published in the journal Arthropoda.

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