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 ...
The Role of Biodiversity for the Functioning of Rocky Reef
... that algal species that are not highly productive are competitively superior, as would be expected if species experience trade-offs among different traits such as growth, reproduction and defence. The experiments used by Bruno et al. (2005, 2006) were run for relatively short periods of time (2.5–5w ...
... that algal species that are not highly productive are competitively superior, as would be expected if species experience trade-offs among different traits such as growth, reproduction and defence. The experiments used by Bruno et al. (2005, 2006) were run for relatively short periods of time (2.5–5w ...
Do Habitat Conservation Plans Deserve Wider Implementation?
... horizon for many large HCPs. Moreover, adapting place-based habitat conservation to ecological change will require large-scale planning that promotes linkages between conservation areas and integrates more dynamic and active conservation measures, such as assisted migration. Even so, a changing clim ...
... horizon for many large HCPs. Moreover, adapting place-based habitat conservation to ecological change will require large-scale planning that promotes linkages between conservation areas and integrates more dynamic and active conservation measures, such as assisted migration. Even so, a changing clim ...
Distinguishing between direct and indirect effects of predators in
... levels are at greater risk of human-induced extinction yet remarkably little is known about the effects of consumer species loss across multiple trophic levels in natural complex ecosystems. Previous studies have been criticized for lacking experimental realism and appropriate temporal scale, runnin ...
... levels are at greater risk of human-induced extinction yet remarkably little is known about the effects of consumer species loss across multiple trophic levels in natural complex ecosystems. Previous studies have been criticized for lacking experimental realism and appropriate temporal scale, runnin ...
Program - The Wildlife Society
... DAVID BROOKSHIRE - Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics: Director, Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics, University of New Mexico David S. Brookshire is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE) within the Depar ...
... DAVID BROOKSHIRE - Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics: Director, Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics, University of New Mexico David S. Brookshire is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE) within the Depar ...
Common Name: CHICKAMAUGA CRAYFISH Scientific Name
... Diet: No studies of the Chickamauga crayfish are known. Crayfishes are considered opportunistic omnivores and are likely to feed on live and decaying vegetation, aquatic insects, small fishes, and dead animal matter. Life History: Stream dwelling crayfishes typically hide during the day and come out ...
... Diet: No studies of the Chickamauga crayfish are known. Crayfishes are considered opportunistic omnivores and are likely to feed on live and decaying vegetation, aquatic insects, small fishes, and dead animal matter. Life History: Stream dwelling crayfishes typically hide during the day and come out ...
Molecular Systematics of the Genus Zoogloea and Emendation of
... each node. The phylogenetic analysis showed that the typical strains of Zoogloea (IAM 12136T and ATCC 19324) formed a lineage with R.purpureus within the p subclass of Proteobacteria. The node placing these organisms as a monophyletic group was supported by 78% of the bootstrap confidence. 2. ramige ...
... each node. The phylogenetic analysis showed that the typical strains of Zoogloea (IAM 12136T and ATCC 19324) formed a lineage with R.purpureus within the p subclass of Proteobacteria. The node placing these organisms as a monophyletic group was supported by 78% of the bootstrap confidence. 2. ramige ...
stochastic processes across scales Disentangling the importance of
... (b-diversity) with null-model analyses to disentangle the importance of niche-based process from stochastic ecological processes at local and biogeographic scales. We contrast completely deterministic, niche-based processes with more stochastic (e.g. neutral) processes, such as chance colonization, ...
... (b-diversity) with null-model analyses to disentangle the importance of niche-based process from stochastic ecological processes at local and biogeographic scales. We contrast completely deterministic, niche-based processes with more stochastic (e.g. neutral) processes, such as chance colonization, ...
Human-induced biotic invasions and changes in plankton
... Schindler 2006; Francis et al. 2012). Networks of biotic interactions are more than the collection ...
... Schindler 2006; Francis et al. 2012). Networks of biotic interactions are more than the collection ...
Carnivore conservation: shifting the paradigm from control to
... known that wolves preferentially prey on older and diseased individuals (Mech and Peterson 2003; Wright et al. 2006), so natural predation is an important selective agent for the prey. To the former point, recent studies have concluded that gray wolf populations are intrinsically density dependent. ...
... known that wolves preferentially prey on older and diseased individuals (Mech and Peterson 2003; Wright et al. 2006), so natural predation is an important selective agent for the prey. To the former point, recent studies have concluded that gray wolf populations are intrinsically density dependent. ...
Otolith Microchemistry Provides Information Complementary to
... populations are critical components of research in ecology and population dynamics. Such information can lead to a better understanding of connectivity, philopatry, critical habitats, or specific life history events that may improve fitness, which ultimately will structure populations. This informat ...
... populations are critical components of research in ecology and population dynamics. Such information can lead to a better understanding of connectivity, philopatry, critical habitats, or specific life history events that may improve fitness, which ultimately will structure populations. This informat ...
The spatial and temporal components of functional connectivity in
... probably been valuable dispersers of grassland plant species in the past (Auffret 2011). On Selaön, both the human population and livestock numbers have generally declined alongside grassland loss (Fig. 4), and at the same time, their movement has become restricted through both management change an ...
... probably been valuable dispersers of grassland plant species in the past (Auffret 2011). On Selaön, both the human population and livestock numbers have generally declined alongside grassland loss (Fig. 4), and at the same time, their movement has become restricted through both management change an ...
Emerging directions in the study of the ecology and evolution of
... species loss, which could affect the evolution of the interaction network architecture (Valdovinos et al, 2009). Habitat loss and fragmentation also have large, consistently negative effects on biodiversity (Fahrig, 2003). The extinction of species and loss of mutualistic partners may impose a casca ...
... species loss, which could affect the evolution of the interaction network architecture (Valdovinos et al, 2009). Habitat loss and fragmentation also have large, consistently negative effects on biodiversity (Fahrig, 2003). The extinction of species and loss of mutualistic partners may impose a casca ...
High diversity of skin-associated bacterial communities of marine
... therefore change its functions, and may thus disturb its homeostatic relations with the host and finally may favor disease. The phylogenetic diversity should then be considered when assessing the level and variability of skin microbiome diversity. For example, two communities dominated by different ...
... therefore change its functions, and may thus disturb its homeostatic relations with the host and finally may favor disease. The phylogenetic diversity should then be considered when assessing the level and variability of skin microbiome diversity. For example, two communities dominated by different ...
Chapter 5: Ecosystems & Living Organisms
... totality of an organism’s adaptations, its use of resources, and the lifestyle to which it is fitted ...
... totality of an organism’s adaptations, its use of resources, and the lifestyle to which it is fitted ...
Dietary overlap among native and non
... feeding strategies among the individual predators. Prey with high specific abundance and low occurrence (upper left) have been consumed by a few individuals displaying specialization, whereas prey with a low specific abundance and a high occurrence (lower right) have been eaten occasionally by most in ...
... feeding strategies among the individual predators. Prey with high specific abundance and low occurrence (upper left) have been consumed by a few individuals displaying specialization, whereas prey with a low specific abundance and a high occurrence (lower right) have been eaten occasionally by most in ...
Using Real-Time PCR for Pathogen Detection
... This target sequence forms the template from which to design primers and a probe of complementary sequence. While scientists generally select target sequences within genes that are widely represented in all microorganisms, this ...
... This target sequence forms the template from which to design primers and a probe of complementary sequence. While scientists generally select target sequences within genes that are widely represented in all microorganisms, this ...
The Wolves of Yellowstone
... more deeply embedded in our psyche than the wolf. Vilified throughout history in both legend and literature, humans had effectively eradicated wolves from Europe by 1850. In the United States, the government declared a war of extermination against gray wolves (Canis lupus) beginning in the early 180 ...
... more deeply embedded in our psyche than the wolf. Vilified throughout history in both legend and literature, humans had effectively eradicated wolves from Europe by 1850. In the United States, the government declared a war of extermination against gray wolves (Canis lupus) beginning in the early 180 ...
Resource Use Patterns Predict Long-Term Outcomes of
... Experiment description. Here, we report the results of an experiment that differs in three ways from that of Tilman and Wedin (1991). First, we used six native late-successional grasses that coexist across much of the North American prairie but that tend to reach peak dominance in different regions. ...
... Experiment description. Here, we report the results of an experiment that differs in three ways from that of Tilman and Wedin (1991). First, we used six native late-successional grasses that coexist across much of the North American prairie but that tend to reach peak dominance in different regions. ...
Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Coordinating
... abutting, non-overlapping elevational ranges are key components of biodiversity and endemism in the tropics and have been documented across taxa (Cadena et al. 2011). However, the mechanisms underlying this pattern are poorly understood. I will perform playback to determine the degree to which pairs ...
... abutting, non-overlapping elevational ranges are key components of biodiversity and endemism in the tropics and have been documented across taxa (Cadena et al. 2011). However, the mechanisms underlying this pattern are poorly understood. I will perform playback to determine the degree to which pairs ...
The magnitude of fungal diversity: the 1.5 million species estimate
... below), led him to note that a 'possible total rather than a formal estimate' for all fungi could be 9.9 M worldwide. Shivas & Hyde (1997) estimated the number of plant pathogens, most of which are ascomycetes or ascomycete anamorphs, as 270 K; this figure was based on the assumptions that 75 % of p ...
... below), led him to note that a 'possible total rather than a formal estimate' for all fungi could be 9.9 M worldwide. Shivas & Hyde (1997) estimated the number of plant pathogens, most of which are ascomycetes or ascomycete anamorphs, as 270 K; this figure was based on the assumptions that 75 % of p ...
Plant functional traits and the multidimensional nature of species
... strategy variation across plant species globally (33–35). We then tested the extent to which these trait differences, representing multiple ecological dimensions, were correlated with stabilizing niche differences (1 −ρÞ and average fitness differences ðκ j =κ i Þ between species pairs in our study. ...
... strategy variation across plant species globally (33–35). We then tested the extent to which these trait differences, representing multiple ecological dimensions, were correlated with stabilizing niche differences (1 −ρÞ and average fitness differences ðκ j =κ i Þ between species pairs in our study. ...
"Allometry and Metabolic Scaling in Ecology". - People
... rates and times associated with ontogenetic growth and development, including embryonic development, tend to exhibit quarter-power scaling (Savage et al., 2004b). For example, after controlling for the exponential temperaturedependence of biological rates, the times to first heartbeat in embryos, hat ...
... rates and times associated with ontogenetic growth and development, including embryonic development, tend to exhibit quarter-power scaling (Savage et al., 2004b). For example, after controlling for the exponential temperaturedependence of biological rates, the times to first heartbeat in embryos, hat ...
Mycorrhizal fungal establishment in agricultural soils: factors
... which can enhance the yield of a wide range of agricultural crops. We evaluate field application potential and discuss ecological and evolutionary factors responsible for application success. We identify three factors that determine inoculation success andAMfungal persistence in soils: species compa ...
... which can enhance the yield of a wide range of agricultural crops. We evaluate field application potential and discuss ecological and evolutionary factors responsible for application success. We identify three factors that determine inoculation success andAMfungal persistence in soils: species compa ...
Character Convergence under Competition for Nutritionally
... (an evolutionarily stable strategy [ESS] that is also an evolutionary attractor). Changes in the CSS per capita consumption rates in response to changes in resource availability imply character convergence when changes in resource availability are assumed to arise from resource consumption by a (non ...
... (an evolutionarily stable strategy [ESS] that is also an evolutionary attractor). Changes in the CSS per capita consumption rates in response to changes in resource availability imply character convergence when changes in resource availability are assumed to arise from resource consumption by a (non ...