Climate mediates the effects of disturbance on ant assemblage structure
... measure of species evenness, the Probability of Interspecific Encounter [PIE, 20, 21]. We calculated PIE from Simpson‟s diversity index (PIE = 1 – Simpson‟s diversity index) using the vegan package [22]. PIE gives the probability that two randomly sampled individuals from an assemblage represent two ...
... measure of species evenness, the Probability of Interspecific Encounter [PIE, 20, 21]. We calculated PIE from Simpson‟s diversity index (PIE = 1 – Simpson‟s diversity index) using the vegan package [22]. PIE gives the probability that two randomly sampled individuals from an assemblage represent two ...
- Wiley Online Library
... as in areas with low plankton density (Supplementary Material Appendix S1). In the case of A. obstetricans, the distribution was mainly influenced by lake isolation (Table 2), being preferentially found in lakes far apart from other permanent lakes (Supplementary Material Appendix S1). The distributi ...
... as in areas with low plankton density (Supplementary Material Appendix S1). In the case of A. obstetricans, the distribution was mainly influenced by lake isolation (Table 2), being preferentially found in lakes far apart from other permanent lakes (Supplementary Material Appendix S1). The distributi ...
Perth 2015 - Australasian Wildlife Management Society
... Gebauer. Everyone involved deserves recognition and thanks. In addition to the generalist symposia that provide an opportunity for practitioners to expose and discuss any aspect of wildlife management in our region, this year there will be specialist symposia on managing feral cats and canids, engin ...
... Gebauer. Everyone involved deserves recognition and thanks. In addition to the generalist symposia that provide an opportunity for practitioners to expose and discuss any aspect of wildlife management in our region, this year there will be specialist symposia on managing feral cats and canids, engin ...
883) What controls the ability of species to respond (by
... proportion of these stock that are available for conservation grazing, whether it will be regionally different. And if and how any changes can be used positively to increase the number of appropriate stock available locally for cons grazing on agriculturally poor sites. 7) Are there alternatives to ...
... proportion of these stock that are available for conservation grazing, whether it will be regionally different. And if and how any changes can be used positively to increase the number of appropriate stock available locally for cons grazing on agriculturally poor sites. 7) Are there alternatives to ...
Database searching with DNA and protein sequences
... substitution frequencies of aligned amino acids within these groups. Within such a family, individual matrices are distinguished by numbers indicating the level of sequence identity used in the original calculation. For example, the widely used BLOSUM62 matrix was derived from clusters of sequences ...
... substitution frequencies of aligned amino acids within these groups. Within such a family, individual matrices are distinguished by numbers indicating the level of sequence identity used in the original calculation. For example, the widely used BLOSUM62 matrix was derived from clusters of sequences ...
Patterns of species diversity and phylogenetic structure of vascular
... September 2013; Accepted: 17 September ...
... September 2013; Accepted: 17 September ...
L E T T E R
... In our analysis of population stability, abundances for each plot were detrended by regressing abundances against year before calculating standard deviation of detrended abundances. Detrending removed variation caused by long-term directional change in arthropod abundances that could be attributed t ...
... In our analysis of population stability, abundances for each plot were detrended by regressing abundances against year before calculating standard deviation of detrended abundances. Detrending removed variation caused by long-term directional change in arthropod abundances that could be attributed t ...
Philosophy and Biodiversity - Assets
... Whatever we think of the origin of this ability, both sides must admit that humans need organisms for food, fiber, medicines, tools, and many other purposes. To utilize natural diversity, we have to categorize things; to categorize, we need the criteria of similarity and difference, by means of whic ...
... Whatever we think of the origin of this ability, both sides must admit that humans need organisms for food, fiber, medicines, tools, and many other purposes. To utilize natural diversity, we have to categorize things; to categorize, we need the criteria of similarity and difference, by means of whic ...
Fungal ecology: principles and mechanisms of colonization
... environmental conditions, and in particular the levels of abiotic stress present (e.g. high temperature, ...
... environmental conditions, and in particular the levels of abiotic stress present (e.g. high temperature, ...
Appendix A: Freshwater Mussels
... Because eastern pearlshell is a long‐lived species (over 100 years), it is difficult to detect trends in populations without an established long‐term monitoring program, which does not currently exist (Nedeau et al 2000). In other northeast states, there has been little evidence of reproductive succ ...
... Because eastern pearlshell is a long‐lived species (over 100 years), it is difficult to detect trends in populations without an established long‐term monitoring program, which does not currently exist (Nedeau et al 2000). In other northeast states, there has been little evidence of reproductive succ ...
A related threat is how climate change will influence the
... Given the recent discovery of Arctostaphylos franciscana within the Presidio, the context of recommendations for the Presidio manzanita has changed. Now that another rare plant will be receiving a similar priority for recovery, the total number of potential sites for either the Presidio or Francisca ...
... Given the recent discovery of Arctostaphylos franciscana within the Presidio, the context of recommendations for the Presidio manzanita has changed. Now that another rare plant will be receiving a similar priority for recovery, the total number of potential sites for either the Presidio or Francisca ...
Syntrophic linkage between predatory Carpediemonas and
... Even though symbiont-free eukaryotes are vital components of anerobic microbial communities (Edgcomb et al., 2002; Wylezich and Jürgens, 2011), it has remained largely unaddressed how their physiological activity is affected by syntrophic interactions with free-living prokaryotes and vice versa. Thi ...
... Even though symbiont-free eukaryotes are vital components of anerobic microbial communities (Edgcomb et al., 2002; Wylezich and Jürgens, 2011), it has remained largely unaddressed how their physiological activity is affected by syntrophic interactions with free-living prokaryotes and vice versa. Thi ...
Journal of Herpetology
... the influence of body size on IGR. Adjusted means were tested with the Student-Newman-Keuls (SNK) Post Hoc Test (Sokal and Rohlf, 1969). IGR data were adjusted to the differential equations of the curves and models most frequently used to describe animal growth. For this purpose, we calculated the s ...
... the influence of body size on IGR. Adjusted means were tested with the Student-Newman-Keuls (SNK) Post Hoc Test (Sokal and Rohlf, 1969). IGR data were adjusted to the differential equations of the curves and models most frequently used to describe animal growth. For this purpose, we calculated the s ...
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY Three Domains of Life
... Method embraced by the authors of your text for constructing evolutionary relationships in the form of phylogenetic trees, or cladograms ...
... Method embraced by the authors of your text for constructing evolutionary relationships in the form of phylogenetic trees, or cladograms ...
Experimental evidence for fundamental, and not realized, niche
... 1. Patterns of niche partitioning can result from local ecological interactions (e.g. interspecific competition) occurring within a contemporary time frame (realized niche partitioning). Alternatively, they may represent the end product of historical processes acting over long time frames (fundament ...
... 1. Patterns of niche partitioning can result from local ecological interactions (e.g. interspecific competition) occurring within a contemporary time frame (realized niche partitioning). Alternatively, they may represent the end product of historical processes acting over long time frames (fundament ...
Leaf trait variation captures climate differences but differs with
... Prior to the calculation of ΔT, the leaf trait data were logarithm-transformed to ensure that the mean values for all leaf traits were calculated at the same scale. A significant positive ΔT, as determined by a one-way ANOVA, indicates that the trait value at BBG is significantly higher than at NBG, ...
... Prior to the calculation of ΔT, the leaf trait data were logarithm-transformed to ensure that the mean values for all leaf traits were calculated at the same scale. A significant positive ΔT, as determined by a one-way ANOVA, indicates that the trait value at BBG is significantly higher than at NBG, ...
Restoration ecology and conservation biology
... With, 1997; Allen et al., 1997). While this is a laudable activity, it also re¯ects our roots as academics who honor basic over applied research. I think we need to clearly distinguish between the genuine value of having deep conceptual roots, and the reality that we have a monumental operational ta ...
... With, 1997; Allen et al., 1997). While this is a laudable activity, it also re¯ects our roots as academics who honor basic over applied research. I think we need to clearly distinguish between the genuine value of having deep conceptual roots, and the reality that we have a monumental operational ta ...
ANS 2202 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
... estimating survival parameters and exploring the impact of changes in demographic parameters on wildlife population using simple models. Gender issues in wildlife conservation programs with reference to relevant case studies. Relevant international (e.g. United Nations) and national conventions poli ...
... estimating survival parameters and exploring the impact of changes in demographic parameters on wildlife population using simple models. Gender issues in wildlife conservation programs with reference to relevant case studies. Relevant international (e.g. United Nations) and national conventions poli ...
Octadecabacter jejudonensis sp. nov., isolated from the junction
... this junction, many novel taxa have been isolated and characterized taxonomically. One of these isolates, designated SSK2-1T, is described in this study, as it was found to be phylogenetically related most closely to the genus Octadecabacter, a member of the Alphaproteobacteria. The genus Octadecaba ...
... this junction, many novel taxa have been isolated and characterized taxonomically. One of these isolates, designated SSK2-1T, is described in this study, as it was found to be phylogenetically related most closely to the genus Octadecabacter, a member of the Alphaproteobacteria. The genus Octadecaba ...
Mammal invaders on islands: impact, control and control impact
... The effect of alien invasive species may be simple or very complex, especially since a large array of invasive species, mammals and others, can be present simultaneously and interact among themselves as well as with the indigenous species. In most cases, introduced species generally have a strong imp ...
... The effect of alien invasive species may be simple or very complex, especially since a large array of invasive species, mammals and others, can be present simultaneously and interact among themselves as well as with the indigenous species. In most cases, introduced species generally have a strong imp ...
population characteristics - Formatted
... It refers to the death of individuals in a population. Two types of mortality can be recognized. 1. Ecological or Realized Mortality is the loss of individuals under given environmental conditions and varies with the environment and population. 2. Theoretical Minimum Mortality is the loss of individ ...
... It refers to the death of individuals in a population. Two types of mortality can be recognized. 1. Ecological or Realized Mortality is the loss of individuals under given environmental conditions and varies with the environment and population. 2. Theoretical Minimum Mortality is the loss of individ ...
Predicting and Detecting Reciprocity between Indirect Ecological
... hundreds of instances in which individual organisms have substantial impacts on their ecosystem and since these examples are seen in a diversity of ecosystems, we argue that there already exists a large menu of communities to choose from if one wants to search for ongoing reciprocity between ecology ...
... hundreds of instances in which individual organisms have substantial impacts on their ecosystem and since these examples are seen in a diversity of ecosystems, we argue that there already exists a large menu of communities to choose from if one wants to search for ongoing reciprocity between ecology ...
