Gene sequencing Terms
... • The term "wild type" allele is sometimes used to describe an allele that is thought to contribute to the typical phenotypic character as seen in "wild" populations of organisms. • Such a "wild type" allele was historically regarded as dominant, common, and "normal", in contrast to "mutant" alleles ...
... • The term "wild type" allele is sometimes used to describe an allele that is thought to contribute to the typical phenotypic character as seen in "wild" populations of organisms. • Such a "wild type" allele was historically regarded as dominant, common, and "normal", in contrast to "mutant" alleles ...
ONE
... through the GenBank, databases for DNA sequences. Neuhaus and Link (1987) found that a segment near the carboxyl terminus of the derived Sinapsis alba matK polypeptide was structurally related to portions of the maturase-like polypeptides of introns of the mitochordrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit ...
... through the GenBank, databases for DNA sequences. Neuhaus and Link (1987) found that a segment near the carboxyl terminus of the derived Sinapsis alba matK polypeptide was structurally related to portions of the maturase-like polypeptides of introns of the mitochordrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit ...
Qualitative Insight Into Public Knowledge of, and
... to the northwest. As for threats to the region’s biodiversity, the population of the Intermountain West continues to experience tremendous growth. Utah, in particular, has one of fastest growing populations in the nation. Since 1990, the number of Utahns increased by nearly 30% increasing from 1.7 m ...
... to the northwest. As for threats to the region’s biodiversity, the population of the Intermountain West continues to experience tremendous growth. Utah, in particular, has one of fastest growing populations in the nation. Since 1990, the number of Utahns increased by nearly 30% increasing from 1.7 m ...
The effective factors on diversity of natural regeneration and
... research (Pollock et al., 2005),(Noack et al., 2010), (Cierjacks and Hensen, 2003), (Matsumoto et al., 1999), (Vazquez, 2002) and (Farris andFiligheddu, 2008) results. It indicated that the relationship between ecological groups with slope. Direction of domain and height are different ecological gro ...
... research (Pollock et al., 2005),(Noack et al., 2010), (Cierjacks and Hensen, 2003), (Matsumoto et al., 1999), (Vazquez, 2002) and (Farris andFiligheddu, 2008) results. It indicated that the relationship between ecological groups with slope. Direction of domain and height are different ecological gro ...
Community Ecology
... number of individuals of each species that can coexist at equilibrium. When the L-V equations are given various values and graphed, a very informative series of figures can be generated (plotting number of species 2 vs. species 1). (See handout.) The space within a figure represents a combination of ...
... number of individuals of each species that can coexist at equilibrium. When the L-V equations are given various values and graphed, a very informative series of figures can be generated (plotting number of species 2 vs. species 1). (See handout.) The space within a figure represents a combination of ...
Sternula nereis, Fairy Tern
... times at different locations, but generally occurs from mid to late October until February (Higgins and Davies 1996). Adults have been observed to conduct post-fledgling parental care in New Zealand (Preddey 2008). It feeds almost entirely on fish mainly by following shoals of feeding predatory fish ...
... times at different locations, but generally occurs from mid to late October until February (Higgins and Davies 1996). Adults have been observed to conduct post-fledgling parental care in New Zealand (Preddey 2008). It feeds almost entirely on fish mainly by following shoals of feeding predatory fish ...
Coevolution
... • Although the vast majority of animals reproduce sexually every generation, there are animals that exhibit this life history pattern as well. • Asexual reproduction is particularly common among so called “r selected” animals. – Presumably, the asexual option conveys a fitness advantage when coloni ...
... • Although the vast majority of animals reproduce sexually every generation, there are animals that exhibit this life history pattern as well. • Asexual reproduction is particularly common among so called “r selected” animals. – Presumably, the asexual option conveys a fitness advantage when coloni ...
LETTERS Grassland species loss resulting from reduced niche dimension W. Stanley Harpole
... indirect effects of productivity. Comparing models of eH, we found that both niche dimension and litter may have been important in determining diversity in this experiment (Supplementary Table S4b). Our results suggest that a combination of a decreased number of limiting resources and changes in the ...
... indirect effects of productivity. Comparing models of eH, we found that both niche dimension and litter may have been important in determining diversity in this experiment (Supplementary Table S4b). Our results suggest that a combination of a decreased number of limiting resources and changes in the ...
Variation in Body Shape across Species and Populations in a
... has apparently produced little morphological differentiation other than those in secondary sexual characteristics, suggesting sexual, rather than ecological, selection has driven speciation. This evolutionary history suggests that species, and conspecific populations, would be ecologically redundant ...
... has apparently produced little morphological differentiation other than those in secondary sexual characteristics, suggesting sexual, rather than ecological, selection has driven speciation. This evolutionary history suggests that species, and conspecific populations, would be ecologically redundant ...
The contribution of historic designed landscapes to ecosystem
... Protect undisturbed soils in ancient woodland, semi-natural habitats, archaeological and historical remains Restore ancient woodland Work with eg Royal Botanic Kew and UK Farm Animal Genetic Resource and [Cultivated] Plant Genetic Resources to record/manage in-situ/ex-site collections Propagate tree ...
... Protect undisturbed soils in ancient woodland, semi-natural habitats, archaeological and historical remains Restore ancient woodland Work with eg Royal Botanic Kew and UK Farm Animal Genetic Resource and [Cultivated] Plant Genetic Resources to record/manage in-situ/ex-site collections Propagate tree ...
La région de Smir comprenant la lagune, les marais et la plage
... Eteone longa. These species show a distinct zonation pattern on the beach, every species is occurring in its own specific zone. As information on the trophic position of these species is known, it was hypothesized that biotic interactions as competition and predation could play an important role in ...
... Eteone longa. These species show a distinct zonation pattern on the beach, every species is occurring in its own specific zone. As information on the trophic position of these species is known, it was hypothesized that biotic interactions as competition and predation could play an important role in ...
Scientific Opinion Letter
... effectiveness of their proposed control activities. In fact, the mechanisms described below suggest that widespread control (even selective control) increases immigration, reproduction, and survival of remaining coyo ...
... effectiveness of their proposed control activities. In fact, the mechanisms described below suggest that widespread control (even selective control) increases immigration, reproduction, and survival of remaining coyo ...
Chp 53 Community Ecology
... ´ These nectaries, as well as smaller ones, also attract ants and wasps which prey on butterfly eggs'and larvae. ´ Thus, what appears to be coevolution may actually result from interactions with many species (not just the obvious two). Biologists agree that adaptation of organisms to other species i ...
... ´ These nectaries, as well as smaller ones, also attract ants and wasps which prey on butterfly eggs'and larvae. ´ Thus, what appears to be coevolution may actually result from interactions with many species (not just the obvious two). Biologists agree that adaptation of organisms to other species i ...
Large Copper Action Plan
... vegetation. This may happen due to lack of management, or to the fen habitat drying out due to human activities (e.g. water abstraction) or in the longer term by natural processes, such as peat formation. Other threats include high water tables in fenland habitat during autumn/winter for prolonged p ...
... vegetation. This may happen due to lack of management, or to the fen habitat drying out due to human activities (e.g. water abstraction) or in the longer term by natural processes, such as peat formation. Other threats include high water tables in fenland habitat during autumn/winter for prolonged p ...
Unit B 4-5
... biotechnology methods to improve animals. There are two major areas of biotechnology ...
... biotechnology methods to improve animals. There are two major areas of biotechnology ...
1495/Chapter 12
... flower at different times of day, in different seasons, or in different years (not all species mate every year). In a dramatic example, three tropical orchid species in the genus Dendrobium bloom for a single day, with the flowers opening at dawn and withering in the evening. Flowering in all three ...
... flower at different times of day, in different seasons, or in different years (not all species mate every year). In a dramatic example, three tropical orchid species in the genus Dendrobium bloom for a single day, with the flowers opening at dawn and withering in the evening. Flowering in all three ...
The Ecological Impacts of Non-Native Species on River Otter
... pelagic areas of the lake, which are out of range of normal otter foraging (Wengeler et al., 2010). Therefore, while these trout can serve as prey, the otters would more likely choose a food source that is easier to obtain – i.e., the native species. In the study conducted by Wengeler et al. (2010), ...
... pelagic areas of the lake, which are out of range of normal otter foraging (Wengeler et al., 2010). Therefore, while these trout can serve as prey, the otters would more likely choose a food source that is easier to obtain – i.e., the native species. In the study conducted by Wengeler et al. (2010), ...
limitingfactors.cdr
... behaviours of organisms affect any and all populations regardless of their densities. Natural disasters such as droughts, floods, hurricanes and fires can be devastating to aquatic life. For example, a severe drought could lower the water levels of Lake Winnipeg and decrease its carrying capacity. T ...
... behaviours of organisms affect any and all populations regardless of their densities. Natural disasters such as droughts, floods, hurricanes and fires can be devastating to aquatic life. For example, a severe drought could lower the water levels of Lake Winnipeg and decrease its carrying capacity. T ...
Species diversity
... – tropical habitats older, more stable – support for • geological past of temperate less constant than tropics due to glaciation ...
... – tropical habitats older, more stable – support for • geological past of temperate less constant than tropics due to glaciation ...
Cooperative Breeding - University of Arizona | Ecology and
... • Unlike the "cooperative" breeders that they appear to be, female anis engage in behaviors that increase the probability of their own eggs being the successful ones in the communal clutch • The most effective of these behaviors is the tossing of other females' eggs from the nest • In spite of the i ...
... • Unlike the "cooperative" breeders that they appear to be, female anis engage in behaviors that increase the probability of their own eggs being the successful ones in the communal clutch • The most effective of these behaviors is the tossing of other females' eggs from the nest • In spite of the i ...
Linking Scales in Stream Ecology
... a nonnative predator (northern pike, Esox lucius) reduced dispersal among pools by the endangered Arkansas darter (Etheostoma cragini) and survival of darters within pools (Labbe and Fausch 2000). To persist, darters required specific hydroperiod and temperature regimes in pool refugia, as well as f ...
... a nonnative predator (northern pike, Esox lucius) reduced dispersal among pools by the endangered Arkansas darter (Etheostoma cragini) and survival of darters within pools (Labbe and Fausch 2000). To persist, darters required specific hydroperiod and temperature regimes in pool refugia, as well as f ...