Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Oral Microbiota01:27

The Oral Microbiota

90
The oral microbiome includes a complex ecosystem comprising over 700 microbial species, identified through genomic sequencing and culture-based analyses to date. This community includes a core microbiome, found universally among individuals, and a variable component influenced by environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and host genetics. Site-specific conditions, including oxygen gradients, pH levels, and nutrient availability, determine the spatial distribution of these microorganisms...
90
Microenvironments01:22

Microenvironments

54
Microorganisms inhabit highly localized spaces known as microenvironments, which are defined by distinct physical and chemical characteristics. These include oxygen concentration, pH, temperature, light availability, and nutrient levels. The conditions within a microenvironment can differ markedly from those in the surrounding area and significantly influence microbial growth, metabolism, and community structure.Microenvironments often display sharp physicochemical gradients over small spatial...
54
Microbes and Climate Change01:27

Microbes and Climate Change

91
Microorganisms are pivotal agents in Earth's biogeochemical cycles, significantly influencing climate dynamics through their metabolic activities. These microbes modulate the levels of key greenhouse gases by both contributing to and helping mitigate climate change.Microbial Contributions to Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRising global temperatures accelerate microbial metabolism, which, in turn, speeds up the decomposition of organic matter. This process releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) through...
91
Ecological Niches02:02

Ecological Niches

22.3K
All organisms have a position within an ecosystem. The complete set of living and nonliving factors—including food resources, climate, and terrain—that define the position of a given organism are collectively referred to as the organism’s ecological niche.
22.3K
Habitat Fragmentation02:31

Habitat Fragmentation

15.7K
Habitat fragmentation describes the division of a more extensive, continuous habitat into smaller, discontinuous areas. Human activities such as land conversion, as well as slower geological processes leading to changes in the physical environment, are the two leading causes of habitat fragmentation. The fragmentation process typically follows the same steps: perforation, dissection, fragmentation, shrinkage, and attrition.
15.7K
Introduction to Microbial Ecology01:28

Introduction to Microbial Ecology

546
Microbial ecology examines the complex web of interactions and diversity among microorganisms within various ecosystems. This field seeks to understand how microbial populations adapt to and influence their environments and how these interactions shape broader ecological processes. Microbes are integral to ecosystem function, participating in nutrient cycling, energy flow, and the maintenance of environmental homeostasis.An ecosystem represents a dynamic interaction between living organisms...
546

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Multihost/Multivector Community Network: Disentangling Sandfly Species and Host Interactions in Avian Habitats.

Transboundary and emerging diseases·2025
Same author

Experimental manipulation of humidity in a cavity-nesting bird influences ectoparasites' abundance.

Parasitology·2022
Same author

Regeneration of a keystone semiarid shrub over its range in Spain: habitat degradation overrides the positive effects of plant-animal mutualisms.

Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)·2018
Same author

Morphological, molecular and phylogenetic analyses of the spirurid nematode Stegophorus macronectes (Johnston & Mawson, 1942).

Journal of helminthology·2015
Same author

[Nitrid oxide, levosimendan and sildenafile in a patient with right ventricle dysfunction and severe pulmonary hypertension after cardiac surgery].

Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion·2013
Same author

Temperature during the free-living phase of an ectoparasite influences the emergence pattern of the infective phase.

Parasitology·2013

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: Leaf Trait Analysis for Climate and Ecology Reconstruction in Modern and Ancient Plant Communities
10:14

Author Spotlight: Leaf Trait Analysis for Climate and Ecology Reconstruction in Modern and Ancient Plant Communities

Published on: October 25, 2024

3.2K

Cavity types and microclimate: implications for ecological, evolutionary, and conservation studies.

M Amat-Valero1, M A Calero-Torralbo, R Václav

  • 1Departamento de Ecología Funcional y Evolutiva, Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas (EEZA-CSIC), Ctra. Sacramento s/n, La Cañada de San Urbano, 04120, Almería, Spain, amat@eeza.csic.es.

International Journal of Biometeorology
|February 28, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Microclimates in arid environments vary significantly across cavity types. Nest boxes showed greater temperature fluctuations, while burrows and bridge cavities offered stable conditions, impacting organism survival and evolution.

More Related Videos

Microbiota of Attine Ants' Gardens: Visualizing a Microbial Landscape by Scanning Electron Microscopy
07:00

Microbiota of Attine Ants' Gardens: Visualizing a Microbial Landscape by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Published on: October 4, 2024

1.3K
Field-Based Thermal Physiology Assay: Cold Shock Recovery under Ambient Conditions
07:54

Field-Based Thermal Physiology Assay: Cold Shock Recovery under Ambient Conditions

Published on: March 9, 2021

3.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: Leaf Trait Analysis for Climate and Ecology Reconstruction in Modern and Ancient Plant Communities
10:14

Author Spotlight: Leaf Trait Analysis for Climate and Ecology Reconstruction in Modern and Ancient Plant Communities

Published on: October 25, 2024

3.2K
Microbiota of Attine Ants' Gardens: Visualizing a Microbial Landscape by Scanning Electron Microscopy
07:00

Microbiota of Attine Ants' Gardens: Visualizing a Microbial Landscape by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Published on: October 4, 2024

1.3K
Field-Based Thermal Physiology Assay: Cold Shock Recovery under Ambient Conditions
07:54

Field-Based Thermal Physiology Assay: Cold Shock Recovery under Ambient Conditions

Published on: March 9, 2021

3.6K

Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Abiotic conditions are crucial for ecological and evolutionary processes.
  • Existing microclimate data is often biased towards specific habitats and organisms.
  • Understanding microclimate variation is essential for ecological and evolutionary research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comparatively analyze microclimatic properties (temperature, relative humidity, fluctuations) in three distinct cavity types within an arid environment.
  • To investigate the ecological implications of microclimate differences for organisms.
  • To highlight the need for studies examining organismal responses to varied microclimates.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-year comparative study was conducted.
  • Microclimatic properties including temperature and relative humidity were measured in nest boxes, bridge cavities, and sandy cliff burrows.
  • Biological implications were assessed using case studies on an endotherm and an ectotherm ectoparasite.

Main Results:

  • Significant, consistent month-long microclimatic differences were observed among the three cavity types.
  • Nest boxes exhibited colder temperatures and greater temperature oscillations compared to bridge cavities and burrows.
  • Burrows were generally warmer and drier with stable microclimates, followed by bridge cavities, while nest boxes showed high instability.

Conclusions:

  • Microclimate stability and characteristics vary substantially across different cavity types in arid environments.
  • These variations have significant ecological, evolutionary, and conservation implications for organisms.
  • Comparative studies of organisms across diverse microclimates are vital for a comprehensive understanding.