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Papers by Cristian A Martínez-Adriano
Background. Ecological communities of interacting species analyzed as complex networks, revealed ... more Background. Ecological communities of interacting species analyzed as complex networks, revealed that species dependence on their counterpart is more complex than expected at random. For ant-plant networks (mediated by extrafloral nectar), links among species are asymmetric (nested), forming a core of generalist species. Proposed factors affecting network organization include encounter probability (species abundances, habitat heterogeneity), behavior, phylogeny and body size. While the importance of underlying factors that influence structure of ant-plant networks have been separately explored, simultaneous contribution of several biological and ecological attributes inherent to the species, guild or habitat level have not been addressed. Methods. For a tropical seasonal site we recorded frequency of pairwise ant-plant interactions mediated by extrafloral nectaries, attributes of interacting species, habitat attributes, cover of plants with EFNs, and studied the resultant network st...
The Southwestern Naturalist, 2015
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 2014
BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting... more BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting authors, nonprofit publishers, academic institutions, research libraries, and research funders in the common goal of maximizing access to critical research.
![Research paper thumbnail of Modelado espacial histórico y actual del oyamel (Abies religiosa [Kunth] Schltdl. & Cham.) en la Faja Volcánica Transmexicana](https://attachments.academia-assets.com/58888275/thumbnails/1.jpg)
](Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente, 2019
Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle Holocene w... more Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle Holocene
were different from today’s conditions, which may have an effect on the historical distribution
areas of the sacred fir (Abies religiosa [Kunth] Schltdl. & Cham.).
Objective: To determine whether the environmental requirements that delimit the current
distribution of the sacred fir in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt have changed since 6,000 years ago.
Materials and methods: A. religiosa records were obtained from the Niche Toolbox platform. The
WorldClim version 2.0 variables for the current (1970-2000) and middle Holocene (CNRMCM5 and
MIROC_ESM models) periods were downloaded. The distribution models were generated in MaxEnt
using 75 % of the data for training and 25 % for validation. The most important variables of each
period were determined with the Jackknife test.
Results and discussion: The estimated sacred fir areas were similar in both periods.
Approximately 86.5 % of the sacred fir distribution is found in protected natural areas of the
zone. The limiting environmental variables of its distribution are: elevation, annual precipitation,
summer precipitation, annual mean temperature and diurnal temperature oscillation. Nevado de
Toluca and Mexico City had larger sacred fir areas (+2 658.4 ha and +20 129.7 ha, respectively)
during the Middle Holocene. Annual precipitation was 80 to 224 mm higher than the current level
and the temperature was 1 °C colder.
Conclusion: The most important environmental variables for sacred fir distribution are similar to
those reported in the literature, indicating similarity between the current and historical ecological
niche of A. religiosa.
![Research paper thumbnail of Historical and current spatial modeling of the sacred fir (Abies religiosa [Kunth] Schltdl. & Cham.) in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt](https://attachments.academia-assets.com/58814293/thumbnails/1.jpg)
](Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente, 2019
+52 (997) 111 5223 Highlights: • Elevation, precipitation and temperature have been the limiting ... more +52 (997) 111 5223 Highlights: • Elevation, precipitation and temperature have been the limiting factors in the distribution of the sacred fir. • The sacred fir's ecological niche has remained stable for 6,000 years. • Annual precipitation was 80 to 224 mm higher than today's level and the temperature was 1 °C colder. • The estimated sacred fir areas were similar in the current and middle Holocene periods. Abstract Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle
Lepidoptera on flowering plants of La Mancha, Veracruz, Mexico, 2019
La Mancha is a natural reserve area managed by Instituto de Ecología, A. C. The reserve comprises... more La Mancha is a natural reserve area managed by Instituto de Ecología, A. C. The reserve comprises several vegetation types in only 82.29 ha. In this natural reserve, butterflies are very common and they are an important insect group as flower visitors. The butterfly species in this guide were collected from six vegetation types distributed in this tropical coastal ecosystem. The aim of this guide is to provide knowledge about the diversity of butterflies to local people, for educational proposes and ecotourism. The images in this field guide include the dorsal and ventral position of each butterfly species with 1-cm scale.
Mariposas y polillas, fugaces vuelos en la ciudad, 2006
Un día común y corriente en el que quisimos alejarnos de la ruidosa y atareada ciudad, iniciamos ... more Un día común y corriente en el que quisimos alejarnos de la ruidosa y atareada ciudad, iniciamos un recorrido que pudo ser cotidiano. Pero la mente inquisitiva se hizo cómplice de la soledad y la belleza del camino y nos llevó por lugares distantes. Precisamente, esto hizo que volviéramos la mirada a una mariposa que aprovechaba el aeródromo botánico para forrajear el elíxir de las flores: el néctar. Entonces, el deporte se fusionó con el trabajo y el gozo.
The Neotropical genus Chelobasis Gray, 1832 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) includesfour ... more The Neotropical genus Chelobasis Gray, 1832 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) includesfour known species: Chelobasis aemula (Waterhouse) from Ecuador; Ch. bicolor Gray from Bolivia to Nicaragua; Ch. laevicollis (Waterhouse) from Colombia; and Ch. perplexa (Baly) from Ecuador to Costa Rica. Chelobasis beetles are also known as the “rolled-leaf” beetles because their larvae and adults feed on the scroll formed by the young leaves of their host plants (Strong and Wang 1977) in the genus Heliconia L. (Heliconiaceae) (García-Robledo et al. 2010). The known northern limit of Chelobasis is Guatemala, where a single individual of Ch. perplexa was collected at the Municipality of Chimaltenango, 14°39′ N, 90°49′ W, ca. 1,800 m elevation (Staines 2009). Here we report the presence of the genus Chelobasis in the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas, Mexico.
Background. Interspecific interactions play an important role in determining species richness and... more Background. Interspecific interactions play an important role in determining species richness and persistence in a given locality. However at some sites, the studies, especially for interaction networks on adult butterflies are scarce. The present study aimed the following objectives: (1) determine butterfly species richness and diversity that visit flowering plants, (2) compare species richness and diversity in butterfly-plant interactions among six different vegetation types and (3) analyze the structure of butterfly-flowering plant interaction networks mediated by flowers. Methods. The study was developed in six vegetation types within the natural reserve of La Mancha, located in Veracruz, Mexico. In each vegetation type, we recorded the frequency of flower visits by butterflies monthly in round plots (of radius 5 m) for 12 months. We calculated Shannon diversity for butterfly species and diversity of interactions per vegetation type. We determined the classic Jaccard similarity index among vegetation types and estimated parameters at network and species-level. Results. We found 123 species of butterflies belonging to 11 families and 87 genera. The highest number of species belonged to Hesperiidae (46 species), followed by Nymphalidae (28) and Pieridae (14). The highest butterfly diversity and interaction diversity was observed in pioneer dune vegetation (PDV), coastal dune scrub (CDS) and tropical deciduous flooding forest and wetland (TDF-W). The same order of vegetation types was found for interaction diversity. Highest species similarity was found between PDV-CDS and PDV-TDF. The butterfly-plant interaction network showed a nested structure with one module. The species Ascia monuste, Euptoieta hegesia and Leptotes cassius were the most generalist in the network, while Horama oedippus, E. hegesia, and L. cassius were the species with highest dependencies per plant species. Discussion. Our study is important because it constitutes a pioneer study of butterfly-plant interactions in this protected area, at least for adult butterflies; it shows the diversity of interactions among flowering plants and butterflies. Our research constitutes the first approach (at a community level) to explore the functional role of pollination services that butterflies provide to plant communities. We highlighted that open areas show a higher diversity and these areas shared a higher number of species that shaded sites. In the interaction networks parameters, our results highlighted the higher dependence of butterflies by the flowers on which they feed than vice versa. In conclusion, the plant species (as a feeding resource) seem to limit the presence of butterfly species. Thus, this protected area is highly relevant for Lepidoptera diversity and the interaction between these insects and flowering plants. We suggest that
Las interacciones ecológicas ocurren en todo el planeta y son vitales para el funcionamiento adec... more Las interacciones ecológicas ocurren en todo el planeta y son vitales para el funcionamiento adecuado de los ecosistemas. Pueden ser sencillas, de especie a especie, o bien, integrar un ecosistema entero (interacciones multitróficas). El estudio de las interacciones contribuye al conocimiento de la naturaleza y brinda herramientas para temas de conservación de los sistemas naturales.
Mexico is a megadiverse country and Veracruz is one of the states with the highest floristic dive... more Mexico is a megadiverse country and Veracruz is one of the states with the highest floristic diversity. The reserve of La Mancha in central coastal Veracruz comprises several vegetation types. In this site we conducted for a year, monthly surveys of flowering or fruiting plants in six vegetation types, considering the frequency of occurrence of different species. We found a total of 147 species (131 genera and 63 families). The families most represented were Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Verbenaceae. In addition , we found nine species that had not been reported in previous floristic studies. The highest taxonomic richness was observed in the tropical deciduous flood forest with wetland (59 species), while the highest diversity was found in tropical deciduous forest (SDI = 0.9562). We also found that the most similar vegetation types based on the composition and frequency of species were, coastal dune scrub, tropical deciduous forest and pioneer dune vegetation. The dominant plant biological form in La Mancha were herbs (40.41 %) followed by shrubs (23.97 %), vines-lianas (18.49 %) and trees (17.12 %). This study is the first to consider the frequency-occurrence of flowering and fruiting plants in La Mancha, covering six vegetation types through one year. The more relevant results of this study show the diversity of plants in different environments using the frequency of each species based on reproductive events. This information could be useful in future researches that evaluate plant-animal interactions, like pollination and seed dispersal. Resumen: México es considerado un país megadiverso y Veracruz es uno de los estados con mayor diversidad florística del país. La reserva de La Mancha en la costa central de Veracruz alberga varios tipos de vegetación. En este sitio realizamos durante un año censos mensuales de la vegetación en floración o fructificación en seis tipos de vegetación, considerando la frecuencia de aparición de las diferentes especies de plantas. Encontramos en total 147 especies (131 géneros y 63 familias). Las familias mejor represen-tadas fueron Asteraceae, Fabaceae y Verbenaceae. Además de nueve especies que no habían sido reportadas en estudios florísticos previos. La mayor riqueza taxonómica se observó en la selva baja inundable y el humedal (59 especies), mientras que, la mayor diversidad se encontró en la selva baja caducifolia (SDI = 0.9562). Además encontramos que los tipos vegetación más similares con base a la composición y frecuencia de especies son el matorral de dunas costeras, la selva baja caducifolia y la vegetación pionera de dunas. La forma biológica predominante en La Mancha fueron las hierbas (40.41 %), seguida por arbustos (23.97 %), bejucos-lianas (18.49 %) y árboles (17.12 %). Este trabajo es el primero que analiza la frecuencia-ocurrencia de plantas con flor y/o fruto en La Mancha, abarcando seis tipos de vegetación. Los resultados más destacados muestran la diversidad de plantas en diferentes ambientes utilizando la frecuencia de cada especie durante sus eventos reproductivos. Esta información puede ser útil en futuras investigaciones sobre interacciones planta-animal, como polinización y dispersión de semillas. Palabras clave: florística, La Mancha, plantas en floración, plantas en fructificación, Veracruz.
We characterized variations in Cordia boissieri flowers and established if these variations occur... more We characterized variations in Cordia boissieri flowers and established if these variations occur between plants or between flowering events. Flowering and fruiting was measured for 256 plants. A GLM test was used to determine the relationship between flowering and fruit set processes and rainfall. We performed measurements of floral traits to detect variations within the population and between flowering events. The position of the anthers with respect to the ovary was determined in 1,500 flowers.
BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting... more BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting authors, nonprofit publishers, academic institutions, research libraries, and research funders in the common goal of maximizing access to critical research.
Background. Ecological communities of interacting species analyzed as complex networks, revealed ... more Background. Ecological communities of interacting species analyzed as complex networks, revealed that species dependence on their counterpart is more complex than expected at random. For ant-plant networks (mediated by extrafloral nectar), links among species are asymmetric (nested), forming a core of generalist species. Proposed factors affecting network organization include encounter probability (species abundances, habitat heterogeneity), behavior, phylogeny and body size. While the importance of underlying factors that influence structure of ant-plant networks have been separately explored, simultaneous contribution of several biological and ecological attributes inherent to the species, guild or habitat level have not been addressed. Methods. For a tropical seasonal site we recorded frequency of pairwise ant-plant interactions mediated by extrafloral nectaries, attributes of interacting species, habitat attributes, cover of plants with EFNs, and studied the resultant network st...
The Southwestern Naturalist, 2015
The Coleopterists Bulletin, 2014
BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting... more BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting authors, nonprofit publishers, academic institutions, research libraries, and research funders in the common goal of maximizing access to critical research.
Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente, 2019
Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle Holocene w... more Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle Holocene
were different from today’s conditions, which may have an effect on the historical distribution
areas of the sacred fir (Abies religiosa [Kunth] Schltdl. & Cham.).
Objective: To determine whether the environmental requirements that delimit the current
distribution of the sacred fir in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt have changed since 6,000 years ago.
Materials and methods: A. religiosa records were obtained from the Niche Toolbox platform. The
WorldClim version 2.0 variables for the current (1970-2000) and middle Holocene (CNRMCM5 and
MIROC_ESM models) periods were downloaded. The distribution models were generated in MaxEnt
using 75 % of the data for training and 25 % for validation. The most important variables of each
period were determined with the Jackknife test.
Results and discussion: The estimated sacred fir areas were similar in both periods.
Approximately 86.5 % of the sacred fir distribution is found in protected natural areas of the
zone. The limiting environmental variables of its distribution are: elevation, annual precipitation,
summer precipitation, annual mean temperature and diurnal temperature oscillation. Nevado de
Toluca and Mexico City had larger sacred fir areas (+2 658.4 ha and +20 129.7 ha, respectively)
during the Middle Holocene. Annual precipitation was 80 to 224 mm higher than the current level
and the temperature was 1 °C colder.
Conclusion: The most important environmental variables for sacred fir distribution are similar to
those reported in the literature, indicating similarity between the current and historical ecological
niche of A. religiosa.
Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente, 2019
+52 (997) 111 5223 Highlights: • Elevation, precipitation and temperature have been the limiting ... more +52 (997) 111 5223 Highlights: • Elevation, precipitation and temperature have been the limiting factors in the distribution of the sacred fir. • The sacred fir's ecological niche has remained stable for 6,000 years. • Annual precipitation was 80 to 224 mm higher than today's level and the temperature was 1 °C colder. • The estimated sacred fir areas were similar in the current and middle Holocene periods. Abstract Introduction: Climatic conditions in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt during the middle
Lepidoptera on flowering plants of La Mancha, Veracruz, Mexico, 2019
La Mancha is a natural reserve area managed by Instituto de Ecología, A. C. The reserve comprises... more La Mancha is a natural reserve area managed by Instituto de Ecología, A. C. The reserve comprises several vegetation types in only 82.29 ha. In this natural reserve, butterflies are very common and they are an important insect group as flower visitors. The butterfly species in this guide were collected from six vegetation types distributed in this tropical coastal ecosystem. The aim of this guide is to provide knowledge about the diversity of butterflies to local people, for educational proposes and ecotourism. The images in this field guide include the dorsal and ventral position of each butterfly species with 1-cm scale.
Mariposas y polillas, fugaces vuelos en la ciudad, 2006
Un día común y corriente en el que quisimos alejarnos de la ruidosa y atareada ciudad, iniciamos ... more Un día común y corriente en el que quisimos alejarnos de la ruidosa y atareada ciudad, iniciamos un recorrido que pudo ser cotidiano. Pero la mente inquisitiva se hizo cómplice de la soledad y la belleza del camino y nos llevó por lugares distantes. Precisamente, esto hizo que volviéramos la mirada a una mariposa que aprovechaba el aeródromo botánico para forrajear el elíxir de las flores: el néctar. Entonces, el deporte se fusionó con el trabajo y el gozo.
The Neotropical genus Chelobasis Gray, 1832 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) includesfour ... more The Neotropical genus Chelobasis Gray, 1832 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) includesfour known species: Chelobasis aemula (Waterhouse) from Ecuador; Ch. bicolor Gray from Bolivia to Nicaragua; Ch. laevicollis (Waterhouse) from Colombia; and Ch. perplexa (Baly) from Ecuador to Costa Rica. Chelobasis beetles are also known as the “rolled-leaf” beetles because their larvae and adults feed on the scroll formed by the young leaves of their host plants (Strong and Wang 1977) in the genus Heliconia L. (Heliconiaceae) (García-Robledo et al. 2010). The known northern limit of Chelobasis is Guatemala, where a single individual of Ch. perplexa was collected at the Municipality of Chimaltenango, 14°39′ N, 90°49′ W, ca. 1,800 m elevation (Staines 2009). Here we report the presence of the genus Chelobasis in the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas, Mexico.
Background. Interspecific interactions play an important role in determining species richness and... more Background. Interspecific interactions play an important role in determining species richness and persistence in a given locality. However at some sites, the studies, especially for interaction networks on adult butterflies are scarce. The present study aimed the following objectives: (1) determine butterfly species richness and diversity that visit flowering plants, (2) compare species richness and diversity in butterfly-plant interactions among six different vegetation types and (3) analyze the structure of butterfly-flowering plant interaction networks mediated by flowers. Methods. The study was developed in six vegetation types within the natural reserve of La Mancha, located in Veracruz, Mexico. In each vegetation type, we recorded the frequency of flower visits by butterflies monthly in round plots (of radius 5 m) for 12 months. We calculated Shannon diversity for butterfly species and diversity of interactions per vegetation type. We determined the classic Jaccard similarity index among vegetation types and estimated parameters at network and species-level. Results. We found 123 species of butterflies belonging to 11 families and 87 genera. The highest number of species belonged to Hesperiidae (46 species), followed by Nymphalidae (28) and Pieridae (14). The highest butterfly diversity and interaction diversity was observed in pioneer dune vegetation (PDV), coastal dune scrub (CDS) and tropical deciduous flooding forest and wetland (TDF-W). The same order of vegetation types was found for interaction diversity. Highest species similarity was found between PDV-CDS and PDV-TDF. The butterfly-plant interaction network showed a nested structure with one module. The species Ascia monuste, Euptoieta hegesia and Leptotes cassius were the most generalist in the network, while Horama oedippus, E. hegesia, and L. cassius were the species with highest dependencies per plant species. Discussion. Our study is important because it constitutes a pioneer study of butterfly-plant interactions in this protected area, at least for adult butterflies; it shows the diversity of interactions among flowering plants and butterflies. Our research constitutes the first approach (at a community level) to explore the functional role of pollination services that butterflies provide to plant communities. We highlighted that open areas show a higher diversity and these areas shared a higher number of species that shaded sites. In the interaction networks parameters, our results highlighted the higher dependence of butterflies by the flowers on which they feed than vice versa. In conclusion, the plant species (as a feeding resource) seem to limit the presence of butterfly species. Thus, this protected area is highly relevant for Lepidoptera diversity and the interaction between these insects and flowering plants. We suggest that
Las interacciones ecológicas ocurren en todo el planeta y son vitales para el funcionamiento adec... more Las interacciones ecológicas ocurren en todo el planeta y son vitales para el funcionamiento adecuado de los ecosistemas. Pueden ser sencillas, de especie a especie, o bien, integrar un ecosistema entero (interacciones multitróficas). El estudio de las interacciones contribuye al conocimiento de la naturaleza y brinda herramientas para temas de conservación de los sistemas naturales.
Mexico is a megadiverse country and Veracruz is one of the states with the highest floristic dive... more Mexico is a megadiverse country and Veracruz is one of the states with the highest floristic diversity. The reserve of La Mancha in central coastal Veracruz comprises several vegetation types. In this site we conducted for a year, monthly surveys of flowering or fruiting plants in six vegetation types, considering the frequency of occurrence of different species. We found a total of 147 species (131 genera and 63 families). The families most represented were Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Verbenaceae. In addition , we found nine species that had not been reported in previous floristic studies. The highest taxonomic richness was observed in the tropical deciduous flood forest with wetland (59 species), while the highest diversity was found in tropical deciduous forest (SDI = 0.9562). We also found that the most similar vegetation types based on the composition and frequency of species were, coastal dune scrub, tropical deciduous forest and pioneer dune vegetation. The dominant plant biological form in La Mancha were herbs (40.41 %) followed by shrubs (23.97 %), vines-lianas (18.49 %) and trees (17.12 %). This study is the first to consider the frequency-occurrence of flowering and fruiting plants in La Mancha, covering six vegetation types through one year. The more relevant results of this study show the diversity of plants in different environments using the frequency of each species based on reproductive events. This information could be useful in future researches that evaluate plant-animal interactions, like pollination and seed dispersal. Resumen: México es considerado un país megadiverso y Veracruz es uno de los estados con mayor diversidad florística del país. La reserva de La Mancha en la costa central de Veracruz alberga varios tipos de vegetación. En este sitio realizamos durante un año censos mensuales de la vegetación en floración o fructificación en seis tipos de vegetación, considerando la frecuencia de aparición de las diferentes especies de plantas. Encontramos en total 147 especies (131 géneros y 63 familias). Las familias mejor represen-tadas fueron Asteraceae, Fabaceae y Verbenaceae. Además de nueve especies que no habían sido reportadas en estudios florísticos previos. La mayor riqueza taxonómica se observó en la selva baja inundable y el humedal (59 especies), mientras que, la mayor diversidad se encontró en la selva baja caducifolia (SDI = 0.9562). Además encontramos que los tipos vegetación más similares con base a la composición y frecuencia de especies son el matorral de dunas costeras, la selva baja caducifolia y la vegetación pionera de dunas. La forma biológica predominante en La Mancha fueron las hierbas (40.41 %), seguida por arbustos (23.97 %), bejucos-lianas (18.49 %) y árboles (17.12 %). Este trabajo es el primero que analiza la frecuencia-ocurrencia de plantas con flor y/o fruto en La Mancha, abarcando seis tipos de vegetación. Los resultados más destacados muestran la diversidad de plantas en diferentes ambientes utilizando la frecuencia de cada especie durante sus eventos reproductivos. Esta información puede ser útil en futuras investigaciones sobre interacciones planta-animal, como polinización y dispersión de semillas. Palabras clave: florística, La Mancha, plantas en floración, plantas en fructificación, Veracruz.
We characterized variations in Cordia boissieri flowers and established if these variations occur... more We characterized variations in Cordia boissieri flowers and established if these variations occur between plants or between flowering events. Flowering and fruiting was measured for 256 plants. A GLM test was used to determine the relationship between flowering and fruit set processes and rainfall. We performed measurements of floral traits to detect variations within the population and between flowering events. The position of the anthers with respect to the ovary was determined in 1,500 flowers.
BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting... more BioOne sees sustainable scholarly publishing as an inherently collaborative enterprise connecting authors, nonprofit publishers, academic institutions, research libraries, and research funders in the common goal of maximizing access to critical research.