Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerRES Publications @respublications.bsky.social · 22/07/2026New #OpenAccess research by @swarmofthoughts.bsky.social et al. in #RESInsectConsDiv compared species accumulation within taxonomically well- and poorly resolved insect groups over 37 years. doi.org/10.1111/icad.70112 #AquaticInsects #Biodiversity @manusaunders.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social 093
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerJess Awad @parasitoidrex.bsky.social · 21/07/2026It was a pleasure to work with @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social and @swarmofthoughts.bsky.social on this long-term insect time-series. The megadiversity of #DarkTaxa is a serious blind spot for #biodiversity monitoring - by focusing on well-known groups, we neglect the vast majority of species. 🧪🦟🪰 1157
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Thank you for the great feedback, Philip! 010
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026@apillios.bsky.social we appreciate your concern, but the coordinates are correct (see the other comment). We would be grateful if you could edit or remove your comment. 000
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerDr. Viktor Baranov🧪🦟🐛🪲 @swarmofthoughts.bsky.social · 17/07/2026 our new 🧪 📄 on long-term Breitenbach site in DE, focusing on how much 🪰🪲🪳 diversity we missing even after 42 yrs of studying same spot, is out @royentsoc.bsky.social Thanks @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social @parasitoidrex.bsky.social @pilofr.bsky.social for all the hard work! @ebdonana.bsky.social 1104
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Insect decline usually focuses on species we can name. But "dark taxa" like true flies kept revealing new species over 37-years of sampling a German stream, while well-studied mayflies/stoneflies/caddisflies plateaued with far fewer individuals. doi.org/10.1111/icad... @swarmofthoughts.bsky.socialdoi.orgComparing species accumulation within taxonomically well‐ and poorly resolved insect groups over 37 yearsHere, we used a unique 37-year (1969–2006) freshwater macroinvertebrate time-series, collected over seven sites in central Germany, to study biodiversity patterns and species accumulation over time...... 0199
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Yet another insightful and thought-provoking read by @jdtonkin.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/predirec...open.substack.comThe four-year planetManaging century-long problems with institutions built for election cycles 141
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerDr. Viktor Baranov🧪🦟🐛🪲 @swarmofthoughts.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Our 2020 paper on fantastic monitoring dataset of #insect in Breitenbach stream DE sadly showed 80% decline in 40 yrs l1nq.com/5h5wqu0. Happy to announce new paper on same stream accepted @royentsoc.bsky.social Ins. Cons & Div. , lead by @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social wt @parasitoidrex.bsky.social 🧪🌍 0153
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 18/06/2026On June 12-13, our team "WeNaturalist" won 1st place in the annual species rally held in Aukštadvaris Regional Park 🌿 where we also observed the most species (~800 species in 14 hours). It was a really awesome event to have taken part in: rusiuralis.lt See you there next year! :Drusiuralis.ltRūšių ralis – gamtai, tyrinėjantiems mokslininkams, gamtos stebėtojams 010
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Should science inform or persuade? Check out a nice article discussing the topic here: biologue.plos.org/2023/02/06/s...biologue.plos.orgShould scientific papers inform or persuade? - PLOS BiologueAlexandra Freeman looks at the thorny problem of whether scientific papers should inform or persuade and suggests a potential solution 000
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerParasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Using morphological + molecular data from 1,030 freshwater fish, this new paper more than doubled the known diversity of trematode metacercariae (51 species). European freshwater parasite diversity remains strongly underestimated.🧪🐟 #Parasitology #FreshwaterEcology doi.org/10.1051/para... 063
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerParasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 07/01/2026New paper today, the first for 2026: Comparison of historic and novel data reveals higher contemporary diversity of trematode metacercariae in freshwater fish 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para... 084
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 07/01/2026What parasites are hiding in European freshwater fish? We found 51 trematode species in Lithuania—more than doubling the previously recognised diversity. Invasive snails and fish may be reshaping parasite communities in ways we're only beginning to detect. Read more here: bit.ly/3NhRVbbbit.lyComparison of historic and novel data reveals higher contemporary diversity of trematode metacercariae in freshwater fish | ParasiteParasite international open-access, peer-reviewed, online journal publishing high quality papers on all aspects of human and animal parasitology 000
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 22/12/2025It is true, baselines have shifted and pre-human states are unobtainable, yet there is hope. Check out yet another inspiring read curtosy of @jdtonkin.bsky.social discussing the interaction between science & action & how they can result in GOOD NEWS STORIES! open.substack.com/pub/predirec...open.substack.comThe baselines have shifted — we’re fixing rivers anywayHow river restoration is succeeding in surprising and inspiring ways. 141
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Our study in @natcomms.nature.com of 1,754 European river sites reveals the overall limited effectiveness of current protected areas for freshwater biodiversity. Improving effectiveness requires catchment-scale management with larger, more continuous upstream protection. Read more at: rdcu.be/eU5lerdcu.beCurrent protected areas provide limited benefits for European river biodiversityNature Communications - The effects of current protected areas on freshwater biodiversity are poorly understood. Here, the authors show that European protected areas have overall limited influence... 020
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Invasive black bullhead discovered in Lithuania for the first time, found at high densities in two lakes. The fish brought a N. American parasite and can spread local trematodes to native species. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.3391/bir....doi.org 020
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Insects lack a centralized trait database—but we have a solution. Our new paper proposes GRIT: a global repository using AI-powered extraction & open FAIR principles. We're calling for collaborators to help build this vision for insect science. doi.org/10.1111/icad... #OpenAccess #RESInsectConsDivdoi.orgToward a global repository of insect traits (GRIT)Biodiversity loss is accelerating, yet insect conservation is hindered by the absence of a centralised, comprehensive trait database. We propose the GRIT, a FAIR, open-access platform uniting datase... 010
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerParasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 🧪 (with 15 figures!): Comparison of historic and novel data reveals higher contemporary diversity of trematode metacercariae in freshwater fish Soon... 🔜 www.parasite-journal.org 061
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 27/10/2025🌍 Shape the future of ecosystem management Session 2.04 @ SETAC Europe 2026 seeks research on spatial-temporal effects of chemical mixtures & multiple stressors. Help refine risk assessments and strengthen biodiversity protection. Submit you abstracts by Nov 26, 2025 bit.ly/4qz9F1abit.lySociety of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry - 2.04 - Ecological Effects of Chemical Mixtures and Multiple Stressors with Special Emphasis on Space and Time 010
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 22/10/2025International collab opportunity! IRISCC offers funded 1-3 week research stays at Germany's Rhine-Main-Observatory for early career scientists. Perfect for field sampling or lab work. International researchers can apply solo; German researchers need international partners. www.iriscc.eu/open-callsiriscc.euOpen Calls - IRISCCFollow our Open Calls for opportunities to access world-class climate research infrastructures. 010
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Sensitive aquatic insects reveal hidden impacts of wastewater treatment plants. While overall biodiversity seems stable, streams dominated by sensitive insects show significant functional changes. Read here: peerj.com/articles/201... #ecology #science #biodiversity #waterquality #germany #insectpeerj.comStream baseline conditions shape functional responses to wastewater: evidence from insect-dominated sitesWastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are a crucial part of modern day infrastructure, cleaning about half of our global wastewater. However, the emergence of micropollutants and higher frequencies of ex... 010
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerEuropean Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 06/10/2025🌿 On #WorldHabitatsDay Europe’s habitats are in trouble. 📉 81% of habitats protected under EU law are in poor or bad condition — and most are still declining. We need full implementation of environmental law, shows #EuropesEnvironment2025: www.eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en... 0189
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Think all animals shrink with warming? Not so fast! Our 19-year long-term study of freshwater insects reveals complex patterns - species with flexible life cycles changed most, while single-generation species stayed stable. #Freshwater #Ecology #ClimateChange #BodySize doi.org/10.1002/oik....doi.orgIncreases in interspecific but mixed trends in intraspecific body sizes in German stream macroinvertebrates across two decadesThe Anthropocene has accelerated changes both among and within species, altering the functional trait composition of ecological communities globally. Animal body sizes have broad implications for eco... 010
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Attending #EntSoc25? Join our workshop on standardizing insect trait data collection - Sunday Nov 9, 2-5pm, room A106. We're building a network for ecological research. Participants can co-author papers. Early career researchers welcome! #EntSoc25 #insects #ecology 000
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 05/08/2025In modern science, how do we decide what papers are published, what papers are written, and what papers are read? Its appears to all be about attention and it is elegantly put in this thoughtful piece of work: jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk/14/4/17.htmljasss.soc.surrey.ac.ukThe Competition for Attention and the Evolution of Science 000
Reposted by Nathan Jay BakerSteve Ormerod @steveormerod.bsky.social · 20/07/2025The scene set for #SEFS14 in #Bolu, #Türkiye: the Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences #BoluAbantİzzetBaysalUniversity 051
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Honest and resonating read by @jdtonkin.bsky.social predirections.substack.com/p/what-i-wis...predirections.substack.comWhat I wish I knew: 33 thoughts for early career researchersThirty three reflections I wish someone had shared with me early in my research career. 121
Nathan Jay Baker @nathanjaybaker.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Excited to be presenting at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) back in my homeland! 020
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Microphotographs of metacercariae (live) of the family Diplostomidae. (A) Diplostomum baeri ex Rutilus rutilus (voucher, FP1150, see Table S2); (B) D. mergi Lineage 2 of Georgieva et al. [23] ex Abramis brama (voucher, FP1190, see Table S2); (C) D. parviventosum ex Gobio gobio (voucher, FP542, see Table S2); (D) D. pseudospathaceum ex Silurus glanis (voucher, PX552672); (E) D. spathaceum ex Cyprinus carpio (voucher, PX552682); (F) Diplostomum sp. A of Kudlai et al. [41] ex Carassius gibelio (voucher, PX552697); (G) Diplostomum sp. C of Kudlai et al. [41] ex Scardinius erythrophthalmus (voucher, PX552699); (H) Diplostomum sp. Lineage 3 of Blasco-Costa et al. [5] ex S. erythrophthalmus (voucher, FP702, see Table S2); (I) Diplostomum sp. Lineage 4 of Blasco-Costa et al. [5] ex Perca fluviatilis (voucher, FP673, see Table S2); (J) Diplostomum sp. Lineage 5 of Blasco-Costa et al. [5] ex Coregonus albula (voucher, PX552712); (K) Diplostomum sp. Lineage 6 of Blasco-Costa et al. [5] ex Pungitius pungitius (voucher, PX552714); (L) Hysteromorpha triloba, excysted metacercaria ex Tinca tinca (voucher, PX552718); (M) Posthodiplostomum scardinii inside of the brain tissue ex S. erythrophthalmus; (N) P. scardinii, encysted metacercaria ex S. erythrophthalmus (voucher, PX552730); (O) P. scardinii, excysted metacercaria ex S. erythrophthalmus (voucher, PX552730); (P) Posthodiplostomum brevicaudatum, encysted metacercaria ex S. erythrophthalmus (voucher, PX552721); (Q) P. brevicaudatum, excysted metacercaria ex Esox lucius (voucher, FP1110, see Table S2); (R) Posthodiplostomum cuticola, excysted metacercaria ex Abramis brama (voucher, PX552722); (S) Tylodelphys clavata ex P. fluviatilis; (T) Tylodelphys podicipina ex Lota lota (voucher, FP1156, see Table S2).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bf6t345tvto5mpkge22pjjz2/bafkreibum6arhjec5hmgmetthzthj2sspa65nllsbyx7doqg3re4nx3rju)
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Graphical representation of the historical and present study data of trematode metacercariae parasitising freshwater fish in Lithuania, with curved lines connecting species present in both datasets. Abbreviations: B-C, Blasco-Costa et al. [5], G, Georgieva et al. [23]; K, Kudlai et al. [41].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bf6t345tvto5mpkge22pjjz2/bafkreiaq6wz4i6x7haqehs4caxyw5aew4mp7igit6l43fznfaducyi4laq)
