Population dynamic theory of size
... consequences of ecological interactions is therefore an important goal for ecological theory. Such theory requires (i) a precise description of ecological interactions relevant to a particular ecological system; and (ii) prediction of the potential dynamic consequences of these interactions. For exa ...
... consequences of ecological interactions is therefore an important goal for ecological theory. Such theory requires (i) a precise description of ecological interactions relevant to a particular ecological system; and (ii) prediction of the potential dynamic consequences of these interactions. For exa ...
Threatened Weta recovery plan
... Weta are large bodied, slow moving insects. They belong to the large Order Orthoptera which also contains grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids. There are over 70 species of weta in New Zealand, all of which are endemic, and 16 of these species are considered threatened. The word weta is a ...
... Weta are large bodied, slow moving insects. They belong to the large Order Orthoptera which also contains grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids. There are over 70 species of weta in New Zealand, all of which are endemic, and 16 of these species are considered threatened. The word weta is a ...
Spatial Dynamics in the Growth and Spread of Halimeda and
... modules of Halimeda tuna, Halimeda opuntia, and Dictyota sp. growing in a 3D grid........................................................................................................................36 Figure 2.3. Flow chart of elements and processes occurring at each time step (one day) in the mo ...
... modules of Halimeda tuna, Halimeda opuntia, and Dictyota sp. growing in a 3D grid........................................................................................................................36 Figure 2.3. Flow chart of elements and processes occurring at each time step (one day) in the mo ...
Ecological Role of Vertebrate Scavengers
... availability of a carcass to species of invertebrates, which are able to detect even minute quantities of volatiles from a volume of air (Paczkowski et a!. 2012). Upon the arrival of the first invertebrate scavengers, competition for the resources in a carcass shifts from interactions among microbes ...
... availability of a carcass to species of invertebrates, which are able to detect even minute quantities of volatiles from a volume of air (Paczkowski et a!. 2012). Upon the arrival of the first invertebrate scavengers, competition for the resources in a carcass shifts from interactions among microbes ...
MS Word - Invasive.Org
... As with all prolific invaders, prevention, early detection, and rapid action are the keys to the successful control of P. recta. Because abundant seeds reside in the soil surface of P. recta infested sites, careful cleaning of soil from equipment before moving it from infested to uninfested areas ma ...
... As with all prolific invaders, prevention, early detection, and rapid action are the keys to the successful control of P. recta. Because abundant seeds reside in the soil surface of P. recta infested sites, careful cleaning of soil from equipment before moving it from infested to uninfested areas ma ...
Sciurus vulgaris - Clark Science Center
... GENERAL CHARACTERS. Sciurus vulgaris shows no sexual dimorphism in size or fur color (Wiltafsky 1973). Sex can be determined by distance between genital opening and anus, which are very close in females and ca. 10 mm apart in adult males. Skull and external measurements vary across the range dependi ...
... GENERAL CHARACTERS. Sciurus vulgaris shows no sexual dimorphism in size or fur color (Wiltafsky 1973). Sex can be determined by distance between genital opening and anus, which are very close in females and ca. 10 mm apart in adult males. Skull and external measurements vary across the range dependi ...
stages and spatial scales of recruitment limitation in - Sortie-ND
... Whelan et al. 1991, Willson 1993) alters the relationship between seed arrival and seedlings. Moreover, distributions and abundances of seedlings do not necessarily give much insight into seed production (fecundity) (Willson 1993). Because of these problems parameterizing seed production and dispers ...
... Whelan et al. 1991, Willson 1993) alters the relationship between seed arrival and seedlings. Moreover, distributions and abundances of seedlings do not necessarily give much insight into seed production (fecundity) (Willson 1993). Because of these problems parameterizing seed production and dispers ...
KATARINA OGANJAN Distribution, feeding and
... systems, they require distinct approaches due to differences in ecosystem processes and in human perceptions (Carr et al., 2003). Firstly, conservation of the marine environment has been complicated due to expensive fieldwork and lack of information available on distribution and abundance of differe ...
... systems, they require distinct approaches due to differences in ecosystem processes and in human perceptions (Carr et al., 2003). Firstly, conservation of the marine environment has been complicated due to expensive fieldwork and lack of information available on distribution and abundance of differe ...
Effects of seagrass landscape structure, structural complexity and
... (Ruppia maritima) and minor amounts of macroalgae. Seagrass coverage ranged from highly patchy (13% cover) dune-like beds to continuous (100% cover) low-relief beds within 18 replicate 50 × 50 m plots. Twelve species (8 decapods and 4 fishes) made up 95% or more of the catch, and densities of nearly ...
... (Ruppia maritima) and minor amounts of macroalgae. Seagrass coverage ranged from highly patchy (13% cover) dune-like beds to continuous (100% cover) low-relief beds within 18 replicate 50 × 50 m plots. Twelve species (8 decapods and 4 fishes) made up 95% or more of the catch, and densities of nearly ...
abstract book - Birdmeetings.org
... W11.10 Lerner, H.; Next generation sequencing for population and phylogenetic studies: reference free mitochondrial genome sequencing across the avian tree of life W11.11 Contina, A.; Past, present, and future of the Painted Bunting: what can genetic markers tell us? ...
... W11.10 Lerner, H.; Next generation sequencing for population and phylogenetic studies: reference free mitochondrial genome sequencing across the avian tree of life W11.11 Contina, A.; Past, present, and future of the Painted Bunting: what can genetic markers tell us? ...
Aspects of Ecology and Adaptation with an Emphasis on hominoid
... specifically, its synthetical nature allows for sometimes scarce and otherwise unrelated information to be conjoined towards the end of devising a bigger, clearer picture of things past - such as is the quest of palaeoanthropologists and palaeoprimatologists alike. This thesis will endeavor to reve ...
... specifically, its synthetical nature allows for sometimes scarce and otherwise unrelated information to be conjoined towards the end of devising a bigger, clearer picture of things past - such as is the quest of palaeoanthropologists and palaeoprimatologists alike. This thesis will endeavor to reve ...
Severity of the Effects of Invasive Rats on Seabirds: A Global Review
... of the study and the impacts observed by the authors (Table 1). Cases that reported percent impact on juvenile age classes or breeding success were not transformed into a percentage of the entire population affected, because population census data did not allow us to reliably scale rat effects to th ...
... of the study and the impacts observed by the authors (Table 1). Cases that reported percent impact on juvenile age classes or breeding success were not transformed into a percentage of the entire population affected, because population census data did not allow us to reliably scale rat effects to th ...
Are dingoes a trophic regulator in arid Australia? A comparison of
... dingoes entrain a trophic cascade? Although Glen et al. (2007) suggested that an experimental approach would best elucidate the ecological role of dingoes, they acknowledged that conducting such an experiment doi:10.1111/j.1442-9993.2009.02022.x ...
... dingoes entrain a trophic cascade? Although Glen et al. (2007) suggested that an experimental approach would best elucidate the ecological role of dingoes, they acknowledged that conducting such an experiment doi:10.1111/j.1442-9993.2009.02022.x ...
Giraffe in Kenya Range and habitat Where do you find giraffe in
... Giraffe browsing-pressure promotes new forage growth, making plant resources more accessible. In their search for forage and mates giraffe cover great distances, but increasing human population, the expansion of agricultural land, and the development of infrastructure has caused the fragmentation of ...
... Giraffe browsing-pressure promotes new forage growth, making plant resources more accessible. In their search for forage and mates giraffe cover great distances, but increasing human population, the expansion of agricultural land, and the development of infrastructure has caused the fragmentation of ...
Kenya`s Giraffe - Giraffe Conservation Foundation
... of forage and mates, giraffe cover great distances, but increasing human population, the expansion of agricultural land, and the development of infrastructure has caused the fragmentation of their range. From a conservation aspect, this lack of long distance movement limits access to suitable forage ...
... of forage and mates, giraffe cover great distances, but increasing human population, the expansion of agricultural land, and the development of infrastructure has caused the fragmentation of their range. From a conservation aspect, this lack of long distance movement limits access to suitable forage ...
When Does Alternative Food Promote Biological Pest
... All this will be discussed with a keen eye for how the theory can be applied to reduce crop damage by herbivores. ...
... All this will be discussed with a keen eye for how the theory can be applied to reduce crop damage by herbivores. ...
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF MEDITERRANEAN SEABIRDS
... the charming Sardinian city of Alghero. It was co-organised with the Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte, in association with Mediterranean Small Islands Initiative (PIM) of the Conservatoire du littoral, and with the support of the Presidenza del Consiglio della Regione Autonoma della Sardegna. ...
... the charming Sardinian city of Alghero. It was co-organised with the Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte, in association with Mediterranean Small Islands Initiative (PIM) of the Conservatoire du littoral, and with the support of the Presidenza del Consiglio della Regione Autonoma della Sardegna. ...
The Return of the Wolf
... exploitation competition. Exploitation competition occurs indirectly through differing efficiency in obtaining the same food resource. The effect is greatest when resources are limited and may result in an avoidance of the dominant species by inferior competitors with, for example, habitat shift or ...
... exploitation competition. Exploitation competition occurs indirectly through differing efficiency in obtaining the same food resource. The effect is greatest when resources are limited and may result in an avoidance of the dominant species by inferior competitors with, for example, habitat shift or ...
Fear in Wildlife Food Webs: Large Carnivore Predation Risk
... which all native large carnivores have been extirpated. By comparing prey abundance on islands with and without raccoons, we found significant negative effects of raccoon presence on terrestrial (songbirds and corvids), intertidal (crabs and fish) and shallow subtidal (red rock crabs Cancer productu ...
... which all native large carnivores have been extirpated. By comparing prey abundance on islands with and without raccoons, we found significant negative effects of raccoon presence on terrestrial (songbirds and corvids), intertidal (crabs and fish) and shallow subtidal (red rock crabs Cancer productu ...
Seagrass patch size affects fish responses to edges
... core habitat for fish, and that edge effects may drive area effects in seagrass patches. However, patch size and edge effects did not interact to influence fish density; only one species showed an edge effect, while eight showed an area effect. This indicates that edge and area effects may function ind ...
... core habitat for fish, and that edge effects may drive area effects in seagrass patches. However, patch size and edge effects did not interact to influence fish density; only one species showed an edge effect, while eight showed an area effect. This indicates that edge and area effects may function ind ...
ingram et al 2012 evolution - Zoology, UBC
... populations sympatric with prickly sculpin and 10 allopatric populations from lakes without sculpin. Although densities of sculpin have not been measured in the sympatric lakes, sculpin are frequently observed in the littoral zone and readily enter minnow traps (T. Ingram and R. Svanbäck, unpubl. d ...
... populations sympatric with prickly sculpin and 10 allopatric populations from lakes without sculpin. Although densities of sculpin have not been measured in the sympatric lakes, sculpin are frequently observed in the littoral zone and readily enter minnow traps (T. Ingram and R. Svanbäck, unpubl. d ...