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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Agenda of the INTEGRADIV (@biodiversa.eu) Stakeholders’ Final Event! 🗓️ Jan 29, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET 🔗 teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... 🗣️ @agatheleriche.bsky.social @bclab-uoi.bsky.social @manucartereau.bsky.social @cmlmagneville.bsky.social @elywok.bsky.social @hernandezaguero.com

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Integradiv members are meeting in Ioannina, Greece 🇬🇷. This is our last general meeting before the project ends late this year. We are busy preparing the stakeholders workshop for next week. Would you like to take part in it next Thursday? Join here! vuamsterdam.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Great interest at #BES2025! The three talks by members of the Integradiv project from @biodiversa.eu attracted a lot of attention and engagement. 🌴🐦🦌 @elywok.bsky.social @cmlmagneville.bsky.social @manucartereau.bsky.social

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

📢 Join us for the 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐕 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! We’ll present 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 & an 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 supporting biodiversity decision-making across taxa & facets. 🗓️ Jan 29, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET 💻 Online (MS Teams) 🔗 Register: vuamsterdam.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Some of our members are currently attending @britishecologicalsociety.org #BES25 in Edinburgh. Ask us about our work on the @biodiversa.eu project and come along to our talks! Talk today 17:45: @elywok.bsky.social Talks Thursday 13:30: @cmlmagneville.bsky.social and @manucartereau.bsky.social

From left to right: Camille Magneville - Aarhus University, Elysa Silva - Universidad de Alicante, Manuel Cartereau - Aix Marseille Université, and Santiago Soliveres - Universidad de Alicante

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This week’s #WeeklyIntegradivSp is a small passerine bird (𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴). Unlike some other birds, the Sombre tit does not stand out with bright and vivid colors, which means that it is easy to miss it. So, it might be there and we just have to look for it if we want to observe it.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Today let's meet 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢! This species endemic to Cyprus, where it is the national tree, is commonly referred to as the golden oak because of the outstanding golden color of the lower surface of its leaves.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Pearly Heath (𝘊𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢). It is found in forest edges, clearings, and grassy slopes throughout much of Europe. The species name “arcania” is derived from the Latin arcanus, meaning secret or mysterious, maybe because of its flight and shy nature.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘗𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢! Although it is only found in the South Western Alps, its conservation status and ecology are not well known. To fill this gap, it is one of the species for which INTEGRADIV collected new samples, including some cool chemical analysis!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴, the European roe deer 🦌 Found across much of Europe, this species is well-adapted to diverse habitats, but because it lives in small home ranges and depends on vegetation for cover and forage, habitat alteration can affect them strongly

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢, the Italian wall lizard 🦎 Found in Italy and the surrounding area. This species is highly variable, with up to 52 different subspecies. It is also present in islands, where individuals are smaller and have less sexually dimorphic body sizes

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 (“red squirrel”) 🐿️ In certain regions, red squirrels are threatened by the introduction of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, which competes for food and may carry diseases (such as squirrelpox) that the native red squirrels are vulnerable to.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet the endangered species 𝘊𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴! This species is one of the few legumes growing as a tree in the Mediterranean. The only place in the world where it is found is the Stromboli volcano where it forms forests in the middle of the sea!!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa)! It inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes & open woods, is localized & sensitive to habitat loss 🎯 “Larissa” may refer to a Greek nymph: fitting for a butterfly gracing sunlit hillsides with elegance 🦋

Picture of the Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa) - by Vassiliki Kati

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The #WeeklyIntegradivSp list continues with one of the largest woodpecker species in the world, the black woodpecker (𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘴). These birds love to make their presence felt, as they are very noisy, and their drumming sound can be heard from up to 4 kilometers away!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Finally, also during #BES2025 @cmlmagneville.bsky.social (@au.dk) will talk about #ProtectedAreas and will answer the question: "Are protected areas safeguarding taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity under future change in Mediterranean forests?" 📅🔼

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Also, @manucartereau.bsky.social (@univ-amu.fr) will give a talk at #BES2025 about how "Protected areas fail at covering multidimensional biodiversity hotspots in Euro-Mediterranean woodlands"♨️🌳🦤🐊🦣🦋

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

First, at the #BES2025 conference @elywok.bsky.social (@ua.es) will give a oral presentation about "Identifying key tree species driving functional diversity in Mediterranean woodlands"🌳🌴🌳🌳

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We have NEWS😱! Various members of @integradiv.bsky.social will participate in @britishecologicalsociety.org BES2025 and @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS2026. Want to know who and what we are presenting? Here you have all the information👇

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Today in #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴! The downy oak has the particularity to emit huge amounts of isoprene, a volatile organic compound influencing the chemical compoistion of the atmosphere, in turn impacting air quality and regional climate!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Took a wonderful, sunny walk at Cerro de Hierro, located within the Sierra Morena Natural Park and surrounded by a well-preserved Mediterranean forest. What a great way to end such an intense conference! #ConserBio2025

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

At #ConserBio2025, @hernandezaguero.com presented some preliminary results of the prioritisation of Mediterranean forests, taking into account the stakeholders preferences and biodiversity facets. He also posed an open question to the audience regarding the next steps in conservation.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

During the #ConserBio2025, Elysa Silva (@elywok.bsky.social) explained how she identified key species for functional diversity in Euro-Mediterranean forest tree assemblages. It's surprising how some species greatly contribute to the total evenness of the community!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Integradiv is present at the VII #ConserBio conference in Seville. By participating in the association fair, we can disseminate our results and receive feedback from key stakeholders in Mediterranean conservation. We will be waiting for your questions at @hernandezaguero.com & @elywok.bsky.social

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi), easily recognized by its vivid green underwings. Its green color is not due to pigment but to tiny wing structures that scatter light - a rare example of structural green in nature!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

News! Members of @ua.es and @vuamsterdam.bsky.social will be presenting some results at the #ConserBio conference in Seville, Spain next week. We will also participate in the association fair, alongside other stakeholders including local NGOs, to explain the project. www.congresoconserbio.com

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This week’s #WeeklyIntegradivSp spotlight is on the Western Green Lizard (𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘢)! Found inside our study area in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Slovenia! Males bite & guard females after mating — nature’s way of boosting their paternity odds. striking species with a striking behavior.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

In September, we will be presenting two talks at the VII ConserBio conference in Seville! The conference will take place at @pablodeolavide.upo.es from 18 to 21 September 2025.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 ! 🦋 This large, graceful butterfly can be found across Europe, especially in sunny woodlands and forest edges. Its name, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢, links it to Paphos (Cyprus), birthplace of Aphrodite — a fitting namesake for such a beautiful species.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳! You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, meet the Spanish red deer (𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴) 🦌 This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, is the Middle spotted woodpecker! Medium sized woodpecker that prefers deciduous forests, mainly oak & beech trees 🌳 The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

One of our postdocs, @elywok.bsky.social from @ua.es, did an excellent job at @sibecol-aeet-25.bsky.social explaining how the skewness–kurtosis relationship can be used to understand biogeographical patterns of body mass across taxa and which drivers explain it. @biodiversa.eu #SIBECOLAEET2025

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Today in #WeeklyIntegrativeSp: meet 𝘡𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴! 🐍 This non-venomous snake is common in the Iberian Peninsula and southern France. Its "ladder" name comes from its striking H-shaped dorsal marks. Often feared, but totally harmless, it is a vital pest controller and is key to ecosystem health.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🌿Heading to the III #SIBECOL & XVII #AEET (@sibecol-aeet-25.bsky.social) meeting? We’ll be there too! @elywok.bsky.social (@ua.es) will be presenting insights from the #Integradiv project (@biodiversa.eu) on body size and biogeographic patterns 🌍🌲 📍Tuesday, June 3rd at 13:45 in Salón de Actos.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🧬 Happy Taxonomy Recognition Day! We dug into our database and—no surprise—Carl Linnaeus is the most cited taxonomist. His birthday is why we celebrate today! Huge thanks to all taxonomists for helping us make sense of life’s diversity. #TaxonomyDay #Linnaeus #Biodiversity #Taxonomists

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🌿 Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌿 We wanted to share portraits of all the species in our Mediterranean forest database... but that got out of hand fast 😅 So instead, here’s a word cloud of the most common genus/species names we’ve got. Recognize any? #Biodiversity

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Peacock butterfly (𝘈𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘰). Famous for its large eye-like wing spots that deter predators by mimicking a peacock’s plumage, is found across Europe and inhabits meadows and woodland edges. Adults are among the first butterflies seen in spring.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Today is European #Natura2000 Day! #N2K is the EU’s network of protected areas, safeguarding Europe’s most valuable species and habitats. What makes it unique? Its balance between conservation and sustainable use—supporting nature & people. Here a map of the Natura 2000 sites within our study area

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

On this #WeeklyIntegradivSp, to celebrate World Migratory Bird day was last satuday, we have the chance to meet a migratory raptor species called 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴. Fun fact: Although “𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴” means bee 🐝 – eating in Latin, these birds prefer (but don’t depend solely on) wasp’s larvae and nests!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Do you know how many of our 169 Mediterranean forest bird species migrate? Let's hear your guesses - and share your favourite migratory bird sightings! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #Birds #Migration #Birdwatching

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🗓 The next field session begins at the end of May! We’ll be diving deeper into how plant emissions shape their environment. Stay tuned for updates straight from the field. 👩‍🔬🌍 #ScienceInTheField #BVOC #IntegraDiv #ResearchLife

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

👉 What are BVOCs? They’re natural gases released by plants—like the smell of pine or fresh-cut grass. 🌲🌾 BVOCs affect plant communication, air quality, and even clouds! Studying them shows how ecosystems react to climate and biodiversity change. #ClimateResearch #Biodiversity

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🌿 Field Season 3 Incoming! The French team is gearing up for our third BVOC sampling session as part of the Integradiv Project. 🚀 We’ve scouted some amazing new sites and found fantastic trees to work with! 🌳✨ #BVOC #Fieldwork #Ecology

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today in #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴! The mediterranean dwarf palm 🌴 is one of the only two indigeneous palm species in Europe. Endemic to the Western #Mediterranean Basin where in some places it is a pivotal component of coastal woodlands. Photos of Valencia and Mallorca.

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp: 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘢 𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘤𝘢 🐐 Endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, this mountain goat survived glaciations in a climatic refugia. Now, rising temps push it northward and upslope—often to peaks in summer. A species shaped by past climates, and challenged by future ones. ⛰️🌍

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘗𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴🦎Found in the Iberian Peninsula & North Africa. Its genus is phylogenetically unique, with its closest relative 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢, endemic to the Canary Islands. Preserving species like this helps conserve 15+ million years of evolutionionary history.🌿

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🌍 Happy Earth Day! One of the most iconic images in human history—The Blue Marble—snapped by Apollo 17—changed how we see our world: one beautiful, fragile home, floating in space. Let’s continue working together to protect this incredible planet we all share. 💙🌱 #EarthDay #BlueMarble

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘈𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 — the long-tailed tit! 🐦 With a tail nearly as long as its body (7–9 cm), this fluffball is easy to recognize. It’s a sociable, insectivorous bird found across the Palearctic region. Its genus name, Aegithalos, was already used by Aristotle!

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘯! 🦋 This butterfly is found throughout the Palearctic region, appearing in almost all of our study area! Its caterpillar is fascinating: when threatened, it activates an organ called the osmeterium, which emits a foul odour to scare off predators.

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