Putting Eggs in One Basket: Ecological and Evolutionary
... Because the six hypotheses for oviposition-site choice presented here differ in their relevance across oviparous taxa, one cannot simply generalize the importance of any particular hypothesis from one group to others; instead, the various hypotheses must be tested for the species of interest to ensu ...
... Because the six hypotheses for oviposition-site choice presented here differ in their relevance across oviparous taxa, one cannot simply generalize the importance of any particular hypothesis from one group to others; instead, the various hypotheses must be tested for the species of interest to ensu ...
Ecology3e Ch15 Lecture KEY
... physiological contact with each other. • Examples: pea aphids and their bacterial symbionts; humans and bacteria • Symbioses can include parasitism (+/–), commensalism (+/0), and mutualism (+/+). ...
... physiological contact with each other. • Examples: pea aphids and their bacterial symbionts; humans and bacteria • Symbioses can include parasitism (+/–), commensalism (+/0), and mutualism (+/+). ...
The Upper Great Lakes Plain
... native bird species and management of native ecosystems to support functional avifaunal communities. The foundation of PIF’s bird conservation strategy is a series of Bird Conservation Plans (BCPs), of which this document is one. Recommendations in the plans are based upon sound science and consensu ...
... native bird species and management of native ecosystems to support functional avifaunal communities. The foundation of PIF’s bird conservation strategy is a series of Bird Conservation Plans (BCPs), of which this document is one. Recommendations in the plans are based upon sound science and consensu ...
Role of biotic interactions in a semiarid scrub community in north
... Previous studies of the &Kilean mediterranean and semiarid regions have suggested a major role of predation, and plant-animal interactions in structuring small mammal assemblages, and in determining trophic interactions within the community. However, few long-term, large scale field experiments have ...
... Previous studies of the &Kilean mediterranean and semiarid regions have suggested a major role of predation, and plant-animal interactions in structuring small mammal assemblages, and in determining trophic interactions within the community. However, few long-term, large scale field experiments have ...
Biotic and Abiotic Controls in River and Stream Communities
... Without attempting to be comprehensive in our review, we discuss limits and limitations of our knowledge in these areas. We also suggest types of data and technological development that would advance our understanding. While we appreciate the value and need for empirical and comparative information, ...
... Without attempting to be comprehensive in our review, we discuss limits and limitations of our knowledge in these areas. We also suggest types of data and technological development that would advance our understanding. While we appreciate the value and need for empirical and comparative information, ...
Assessment worksheet
... like the taste, they will not eat the embryo). These embryos are able to germinate, grow, and reproduce, passing the gene for bitter tannins to the next generation in greater numbers, and so more of the next generation makes these tannins. Graph the following data (making sure to include a title, un ...
... like the taste, they will not eat the embryo). These embryos are able to germinate, grow, and reproduce, passing the gene for bitter tannins to the next generation in greater numbers, and so more of the next generation makes these tannins. Graph the following data (making sure to include a title, un ...
Climate Change and Fish Communities: A Conceptual Framework
... will experience greater changes in climate, and at a faster rate, than have occurred at least since the end of the last glaciation, 12,000 years ago. Hydrological effects of these changes should include not only higher water temperatures and longer icefree periods (Barry 1986), but also increased se ...
... will experience greater changes in climate, and at a faster rate, than have occurred at least since the end of the last glaciation, 12,000 years ago. Hydrological effects of these changes should include not only higher water temperatures and longer icefree periods (Barry 1986), but also increased se ...
Factors influencing in mangroves biodiversity and distributional
... fern family in the Polypodiophyta, and the remainder in the Magnoliophyta, also known as angiosperms, Based on Cronquist (198 l), mangrove angiosperms belong to nineteen families from two classes, six subclasses and fourteen orders. Two families are exclusively mangrove, and there are no orders or h ...
... fern family in the Polypodiophyta, and the remainder in the Magnoliophyta, also known as angiosperms, Based on Cronquist (198 l), mangrove angiosperms belong to nineteen families from two classes, six subclasses and fourteen orders. Two families are exclusively mangrove, and there are no orders or h ...
Beyond species loss: The extinction of ecological
... 2014) are not considered here, but extensions of the proposed model could account for these situations. In our model, we apply the concept of extinction debt of species to ecological interactions [see original definitions in Tilman et al. (1994) and Wearn, Reuman & Ewers (2012)]. Accordingly, we defin ...
... 2014) are not considered here, but extensions of the proposed model could account for these situations. In our model, we apply the concept of extinction debt of species to ecological interactions [see original definitions in Tilman et al. (1994) and Wearn, Reuman & Ewers (2012)]. Accordingly, we defin ...
The Amazon River as a dispersal barrier to passerine birds: effects
... evidence for genetic differentiation between phenotypically similar and dissimilar taxa separated by the Amazon River, thus demonstrating the Amazon River’s potential effectiveness as an impediment to gene flow among bird taxa. The effectiveness of Amazonian rivers as barriers to dispersal is genera ...
... evidence for genetic differentiation between phenotypically similar and dissimilar taxa separated by the Amazon River, thus demonstrating the Amazon River’s potential effectiveness as an impediment to gene flow among bird taxa. The effectiveness of Amazonian rivers as barriers to dispersal is genera ...
Beyond species loss: the extinction of ecological interactions in a
... 2014) are not considered here, but extensions of the proposed model could account for these situations. In our model, we apply the concept of extinction debt of species to ecological interactions [see original definitions in Tilman et al. (1994) and Wearn, Reuman & Ewers (2012)]. Accordingly, we defin ...
... 2014) are not considered here, but extensions of the proposed model could account for these situations. In our model, we apply the concept of extinction debt of species to ecological interactions [see original definitions in Tilman et al. (1994) and Wearn, Reuman & Ewers (2012)]. Accordingly, we defin ...
fall final exam review ws #1
... 46. What is the carrying capacity for this population? 47. Under what type of conditions would a population grow exponentially? Below is a graph illustrating how “limiting factors” can affect population growth. ...
... 46. What is the carrying capacity for this population? 47. Under what type of conditions would a population grow exponentially? Below is a graph illustrating how “limiting factors” can affect population growth. ...
5.4 Evolution
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... http://lh5.ggpht.com/bspcn.com/R5YlArDUqiI/AAAAAAAACB4/qjopXY0cZ9U/s800/evolution-white.jpg ...
some features of ecosystems
... abiotic thresholds that are caused by factors such as deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazing or climate change. Invasive organisms may also create major changes in existing ecosystem while even the removal of target invaders could allow other invaders with new impacts to enter an ecosystem and cre ...
... abiotic thresholds that are caused by factors such as deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazing or climate change. Invasive organisms may also create major changes in existing ecosystem while even the removal of target invaders could allow other invaders with new impacts to enter an ecosystem and cre ...
TEAM 2 QUEST 06 PAPER
... Our team analyzed the Point intercept data using Microsoft Excel to illustrate the percentage cover of the species found at the outer reef flat (Figure 6). The most common coral species was Porites lobata (28%) and the highest percentage found among algae was turf (50%). The second most common coral ...
... Our team analyzed the Point intercept data using Microsoft Excel to illustrate the percentage cover of the species found at the outer reef flat (Figure 6). The most common coral species was Porites lobata (28%) and the highest percentage found among algae was turf (50%). The second most common coral ...
Fact Sheet No.15: Tunicate
... Historical and Current Introduction/Spread: The Tunicate is believed to have originated from Japan. It was first recorded on the Pacific Coast in 1973 and in Puget Sound in 1977. It is also a fouling organism commonly found on the East Coast of the United States. It is common along the West Coast fr ...
... Historical and Current Introduction/Spread: The Tunicate is believed to have originated from Japan. It was first recorded on the Pacific Coast in 1973 and in Puget Sound in 1977. It is also a fouling organism commonly found on the East Coast of the United States. It is common along the West Coast fr ...
effects of grazer richness and composition on algal biomass in a
... the importance of species and functional group diversity on various ecosystem processes (Loreau et al. 2002, Hooper et al. 2005). To date, the main focus of experimental studies has been on closed systems that are not open to input of propagules or adults from a surrounding regional environment (Nae ...
... the importance of species and functional group diversity on various ecosystem processes (Loreau et al. 2002, Hooper et al. 2005). To date, the main focus of experimental studies has been on closed systems that are not open to input of propagules or adults from a surrounding regional environment (Nae ...
- Wiley Online Library
... tion in territoriality and mate choice (Catchpole and Slater 1995; Kroodsma and Miller 1996). It is therefore often assumed that differences in song will evolve in sympatry to minimize hybridization and unnecessary territorial aggression (Miller 1982; Wallin 1985; Doutrelant et al. 2000). This view ...
... tion in territoriality and mate choice (Catchpole and Slater 1995; Kroodsma and Miller 1996). It is therefore often assumed that differences in song will evolve in sympatry to minimize hybridization and unnecessary territorial aggression (Miller 1982; Wallin 1985; Doutrelant et al. 2000). This view ...
The importance of motivation, weapons, and foul odors in driving
... Abstract. Encounter competition is interference competition in which animals directly contend for resources. Ecological theory predicts the trait that determines the resource holding potential (RHP), and hence the winner of encounter competition, is most often body size or mass. The difficulties of ...
... Abstract. Encounter competition is interference competition in which animals directly contend for resources. Ecological theory predicts the trait that determines the resource holding potential (RHP), and hence the winner of encounter competition, is most often body size or mass. The difficulties of ...
Dynamic Energy Budget model parameter estimation for the bivalve
... Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) models serve as a powerful tool for describing the flow of energy through organisms from assimilation of food to utilization for maintenance, growth and reproduction. The DEB theory has been successfully applied to several bivalve species to compare bioenergetic and physio ...
... Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) models serve as a powerful tool for describing the flow of energy through organisms from assimilation of food to utilization for maintenance, growth and reproduction. The DEB theory has been successfully applied to several bivalve species to compare bioenergetic and physio ...
- WIT Repository
... 1. Ecological research suggests that increased crop diversity in species-poor agronomic systems may improve their provision of ecosystem services. Such ...
... 1. Ecological research suggests that increased crop diversity in species-poor agronomic systems may improve their provision of ecosystem services. Such ...
Ecosystem Ecology, ESPM 111
... – Chemical energy is used to drive the metabolism of heterotrophs, herbivores, and higher trophic levels – Ecosystems sustain themselves by cycling of material between the atmosphere, biosphere and pedosphere – Complex Behavior occurs due to the multiple and nonlinear feedbacks between fast and slow ...
... – Chemical energy is used to drive the metabolism of heterotrophs, herbivores, and higher trophic levels – Ecosystems sustain themselves by cycling of material between the atmosphere, biosphere and pedosphere – Complex Behavior occurs due to the multiple and nonlinear feedbacks between fast and slow ...
Origins of multicellular complexity: Volvox and the volvocine algae
... which aims to sequence the genomes of key species from all three families of colonial volvocine algae. The release of these additional genomes will substantially reduce uncertainty about which features are ancestral to the multicellular species and which are derived in the V. carteri lineage. Becaus ...
... which aims to sequence the genomes of key species from all three families of colonial volvocine algae. The release of these additional genomes will substantially reduce uncertainty about which features are ancestral to the multicellular species and which are derived in the V. carteri lineage. Becaus ...
UAF Skerries SAC Objection SAC 057 5-4-11
... Skerries and Causeway, Co Antrim, Proposal to Designate as Draft Special Area of Conservation SAC 057 ...
... Skerries and Causeway, Co Antrim, Proposal to Designate as Draft Special Area of Conservation SAC 057 ...