"Unveiling Nature's Hidden Wonders: BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition 2023"

The winners of this year's BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition have been announced, showcasing the fascinating and often obscure side of nature. The overall winner, a photo of a bright orange pore fungus, highlights the importance of monitoring invasive species to protect biodiversity. Other winning images include beekeepers tending to a hive in Guinea to combat deforestation, a fungus parasitizing a zombie-ant fungus, an underwater remotely-operated vehicle deployed in crystal-clear water, and an image of an embryonic dinosaur developing within an egg. The competition celebrates the intersection between art and science, showcasing the creativity of ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and paleontologists.