Existing and proposed PAS recovery and threat abatement
... OEH will contribute to koala habitat rehabilitation and revegetation activities undertaken by individuals, community groups and government agencies by identifying priority areas for work in each koala management area and providing technical advice and support. OEH will encourage groups to undertake ...
... OEH will contribute to koala habitat rehabilitation and revegetation activities undertaken by individuals, community groups and government agencies by identifying priority areas for work in each koala management area and providing technical advice and support. OEH will encourage groups to undertake ...
Doc Ornis 14-04/08 – Annex I
... works carried out to reach each result and of the relevance/need of actions. In order to reduce as possible such element of subjectivity, and to make sure the same criteria were used in determining the IS, after receiving filled in forms from individual respondents, all answers were checked and, if ...
... works carried out to reach each result and of the relevance/need of actions. In order to reduce as possible such element of subjectivity, and to make sure the same criteria were used in determining the IS, after receiving filled in forms from individual respondents, all answers were checked and, if ...
Here - The Wildlife Society
... As Montana wildlife and natural resource professionals, I am sure it goes without saying that we all firmly believe in the responsible stewardship and conservation of arguably the most diverse landscape in the Lower 48. That diversity not only includes the sheer number of species and habitats we are ...
... As Montana wildlife and natural resource professionals, I am sure it goes without saying that we all firmly believe in the responsible stewardship and conservation of arguably the most diverse landscape in the Lower 48. That diversity not only includes the sheer number of species and habitats we are ...
Abstract book
... 16.00 Petri Niemelä: Artificial environments and the study of ‘adaptive’ personalities 16.15 Samuel Waldron: Iridescence can function as a warning signal: experimental evidence from Oreina beetles 16.30 Outi Ala‐Honkola: Male diapause exists in Drosophila montana; diapause affects CHC composition ...
... 16.00 Petri Niemelä: Artificial environments and the study of ‘adaptive’ personalities 16.15 Samuel Waldron: Iridescence can function as a warning signal: experimental evidence from Oreina beetles 16.30 Outi Ala‐Honkola: Male diapause exists in Drosophila montana; diapause affects CHC composition ...
heavily citing
... half million nautiluses in all of the vast Philippine archipelago, let alone from but three sites. The first quantitative attempt to measure a population size is from Dunstan et al. (2011a), from Osprey Reef, Australia. In this study the novel use of BRUVS (baited remote underwater video systems) by ...
... half million nautiluses in all of the vast Philippine archipelago, let alone from but three sites. The first quantitative attempt to measure a population size is from Dunstan et al. (2011a), from Osprey Reef, Australia. In this study the novel use of BRUVS (baited remote underwater video systems) by ...
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in Norway: Exploring the
... decreases in Fennoscandia, UK and Germany during this time period, these decreases were balanced by increases or stability in large populations in Russia, Belarus and the Netherlands. Since 1990, however, there has been a significant decline involving all major populations (European Commission, 2009 ...
... decreases in Fennoscandia, UK and Germany during this time period, these decreases were balanced by increases or stability in large populations in Russia, Belarus and the Netherlands. Since 1990, however, there has been a significant decline involving all major populations (European Commission, 2009 ...
Pyruvate : NADP+ Oxidoreductase from the Mitochondrion of
... Siddavattam, and Klingmüller 1995), or in CO2-fixation as pyruvate synthase (Chlorobium) (Yoon et al. 1999). On the other hand, among eukaryotes, PFO is only known to function in oxidative pyruvate decarboxylation in amitochondriate protists, where the electrons are donated to Fdox in hydrogenosome ...
... Siddavattam, and Klingmüller 1995), or in CO2-fixation as pyruvate synthase (Chlorobium) (Yoon et al. 1999). On the other hand, among eukaryotes, PFO is only known to function in oxidative pyruvate decarboxylation in amitochondriate protists, where the electrons are donated to Fdox in hydrogenosome ...
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORAL VARIATION OF JUVENILE
... In this thesis, I examined the role of behavioral variation (temperaments, ontogeny, and plasticity) in aggressive and gregarious behaviors of juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters to better understand the dynamics of den sharing under normal and reduced shelter conditions. I analyzed patterns of den s ...
... In this thesis, I examined the role of behavioral variation (temperaments, ontogeny, and plasticity) in aggressive and gregarious behaviors of juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters to better understand the dynamics of den sharing under normal and reduced shelter conditions. I analyzed patterns of den s ...
Biodiversity Management Plan for the
... conspicuously social (Schaller 1972). African lions were largely eradicated from vast areas of Africa for agricultural development in the last century, and have started to show alarming declines in the last few decades (Bauer et al. 2008; Packer et al. 2013). The current extent of free-ranging lion ...
... conspicuously social (Schaller 1972). African lions were largely eradicated from vast areas of Africa for agricultural development in the last century, and have started to show alarming declines in the last few decades (Bauer et al. 2008; Packer et al. 2013). The current extent of free-ranging lion ...
Modelling coexistence of plant functional types in grassland
... a general mechanism in natural plant communities (reviewed in Aarssen and Epp, 1990; Goldberg and Barton, 1992; Gurevitch et al., 1992). Obviously, there must be processes and factors that counteract the reduction of diversity by competitive exclusion, but their identification or even quantification ...
... a general mechanism in natural plant communities (reviewed in Aarssen and Epp, 1990; Goldberg and Barton, 1992; Gurevitch et al., 1992). Obviously, there must be processes and factors that counteract the reduction of diversity by competitive exclusion, but their identification or even quantification ...
To feed or not to feed?
... concentrates were often associated with short-term feeding programs (Supplemental Material Fig. S1). Otherwise, we found no significant effects of feed type, distribution method, or program duration, but this may be partly because of low sample sizes or the disproportionate representation of some st ...
... concentrates were often associated with short-term feeding programs (Supplemental Material Fig. S1). Otherwise, we found no significant effects of feed type, distribution method, or program duration, but this may be partly because of low sample sizes or the disproportionate representation of some st ...
Srivastava and Bell 2009
... The experiment followed a substitutive design, that is, the total amount of detritivores in each treatment was the same. Substitutive designs ensure that differences between monocultures and polycultures reflect real differences in composition (presence and relative abundance of species), not differ ...
... The experiment followed a substitutive design, that is, the total amount of detritivores in each treatment was the same. Substitutive designs ensure that differences between monocultures and polycultures reflect real differences in composition (presence and relative abundance of species), not differ ...
Dimensiones del paisaje a través de los lentes de la práctica de la
... of the action and interaction of natural and human processes [2]. As simultaneously natural and cultural space, landscape seems to be very prospective for ecologists, urbanists, architects and landscape architects as well as historians and sociologists, with respect to its ability to cross the disci ...
... of the action and interaction of natural and human processes [2]. As simultaneously natural and cultural space, landscape seems to be very prospective for ecologists, urbanists, architects and landscape architects as well as historians and sociologists, with respect to its ability to cross the disci ...
Understanding broad-scale vegetation patterns Abst
... Moravec and Robert Neuhäusl are well known for their landmark contributions to understanding vegetation patterns and processes in Europe and beyond. Czech vegetation scientists have also played an important role in shaping the IAVS as a scientific society and IAVS symposia in particular. From 1953 t ...
... Moravec and Robert Neuhäusl are well known for their landmark contributions to understanding vegetation patterns and processes in Europe and beyond. Czech vegetation scientists have also played an important role in shaping the IAVS as a scientific society and IAVS symposia in particular. From 1953 t ...
Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus)
... All populations were severely depleted during intense commercial whaling prior to the 20th century. In 2001, the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort population consisted of approximately 10,470 whales (95% CI 8,100-13,500), with an estimated annual rate of increase of 3.4% (95% CI 1.7-5.0%). The Hudson Bay- Fox ...
... All populations were severely depleted during intense commercial whaling prior to the 20th century. In 2001, the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort population consisted of approximately 10,470 whales (95% CI 8,100-13,500), with an estimated annual rate of increase of 3.4% (95% CI 1.7-5.0%). The Hudson Bay- Fox ...
Review of nekton patterns and ecological processes
... The majority of taxa (85%, or 126 out of 149) showed no effect with distance from the edge of a patch (Table 1). Patterns varied among taxa that showed a significant relationship with distance from edge; 4 fish taxa were more abundant away from the edge but none were more abundant near the edge; for ...
... The majority of taxa (85%, or 126 out of 149) showed no effect with distance from the edge of a patch (Table 1). Patterns varied among taxa that showed a significant relationship with distance from edge; 4 fish taxa were more abundant away from the edge but none were more abundant near the edge; for ...
Abstracts for the AOU/COS/SCO Meeting, 2014
... phenomenon referred to as “ring speciation,” in which two reproductively isolated forms co-occur in one region (in this case, central Siberia) while being connected by a long chain of populations through which traits change gradually (in this case, encircling Tibet). Our analysis of thousands of sin ...
... phenomenon referred to as “ring speciation,” in which two reproductively isolated forms co-occur in one region (in this case, central Siberia) while being connected by a long chain of populations through which traits change gradually (in this case, encircling Tibet). Our analysis of thousands of sin ...
Effects of productivity, disturbance, and ecosystem size on food
... and the establishment probabilities within patches, depend only on species identity, but not on patch states, and moreover that all species share a common and quantitatively equivalent susceptibility to disturbance, irrespective of patch states. A more general model without these assumptions was pre ...
... and the establishment probabilities within patches, depend only on species identity, but not on patch states, and moreover that all species share a common and quantitatively equivalent susceptibility to disturbance, irrespective of patch states. A more general model without these assumptions was pre ...
Two novel genetic lesions and a common BH4-responsive
... BH4 -responsive patients [7,12] but has not been correlated with BH4 responsiveness [8]. The detection of the A403V in combination with the severe genetic lesion IVS10-11G > A, leading to no functional protein [14], leads us to associate the A403V mutation with BH4 responsiveness. This mutation is l ...
... BH4 -responsive patients [7,12] but has not been correlated with BH4 responsiveness [8]. The detection of the A403V in combination with the severe genetic lesion IVS10-11G > A, leading to no functional protein [14], leads us to associate the A403V mutation with BH4 responsiveness. This mutation is l ...
Wolverine foraging strategies in a multiple-use landscape
... The principal objective of the research project Wolverines in a Changing World was to gain better insights into the role wolverines have in ecosystem dynamics, their adaptation to ecosystem change, and its implications for sustainable management of the natural environment. The aim of this thesis, wi ...
... The principal objective of the research project Wolverines in a Changing World was to gain better insights into the role wolverines have in ecosystem dynamics, their adaptation to ecosystem change, and its implications for sustainable management of the natural environment. The aim of this thesis, wi ...
Functional niche partitioning in herbivorous coral reef fishes
... Ecological niche theory predicts that the diversity of life hinges on differences in the ways in which species exploit available resources, i.e. their ecological niche. An organism’s niche can be divided into the fundamental and the realized niche. The fundamental niche refers to a species’ inherent ...
... Ecological niche theory predicts that the diversity of life hinges on differences in the ways in which species exploit available resources, i.e. their ecological niche. An organism’s niche can be divided into the fundamental and the realized niche. The fundamental niche refers to a species’ inherent ...
Does the Janzen-Connell model for species diversity apply in a sub
... decreases monotonically with distance from parent tree (curve (I)). The probability of seedling survival increases monotonically with distance from parent tree (curve (P)). The product of these two factors determines a recruitment curve that peaks at the distance from the parent at which a new adult ...
... decreases monotonically with distance from parent tree (curve (I)). The probability of seedling survival increases monotonically with distance from parent tree (curve (P)). The product of these two factors determines a recruitment curve that peaks at the distance from the parent at which a new adult ...
The invasive Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, in
... AIB and A2) and a short term climate scenario is adapted from a Nordic analysis on climate change. Four different habitat types are included in the assessment. The habitat types represent important habitats for C. gigas in Scandinavia. The risk assessment is based on an analysis of the present scien ...
... AIB and A2) and a short term climate scenario is adapted from a Nordic analysis on climate change. Four different habitat types are included in the assessment. The habitat types represent important habitats for C. gigas in Scandinavia. The risk assessment is based on an analysis of the present scien ...
Recovery Strategy for the Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) in
... The Dakota skipper has one generation per year. In Canada, the adult flight period occurs from mid-June to late July. The peak flight season varies with spring weather conditions, but often occurs late-June or early-July. Adults live up to 4 weeks, and each female can produce up to 250 eggs in her l ...
... The Dakota skipper has one generation per year. In Canada, the adult flight period occurs from mid-June to late July. The peak flight season varies with spring weather conditions, but often occurs late-June or early-July. Adults live up to 4 weeks, and each female can produce up to 250 eggs in her l ...
