Island biogeography
... Investigators suggest that these advantages will be more important for individuals of small species rather than individuals of large species • Even a small elephant can use a variety of resources while a large rat may have a significant advantage over small rats in the variety of resources it can u ...
... Investigators suggest that these advantages will be more important for individuals of small species rather than individuals of large species • Even a small elephant can use a variety of resources while a large rat may have a significant advantage over small rats in the variety of resources it can u ...
NotesChapter7
... demographic uncertainty for single populations. This is a threat if the network containing the metapopulation only has a few habitat patches and the local populations have a high risk of extinction (Barbault & Sastrapradja 1995). Regional uncertainty is equivalent to environmental uncertainty for s ...
... demographic uncertainty for single populations. This is a threat if the network containing the metapopulation only has a few habitat patches and the local populations have a high risk of extinction (Barbault & Sastrapradja 1995). Regional uncertainty is equivalent to environmental uncertainty for s ...
Birth-sex ratios and local resource competition
... The marked pattern of sex-ratio variation in relation to maternal condition reported here, which was consistent over a wide range of environmental conditions, may indicate sex-ratio variation is an adaptive trait in roe deer. Aldiough diis requires confirmation dirough experimental studies, we propo ...
... The marked pattern of sex-ratio variation in relation to maternal condition reported here, which was consistent over a wide range of environmental conditions, may indicate sex-ratio variation is an adaptive trait in roe deer. Aldiough diis requires confirmation dirough experimental studies, we propo ...
Ecological Monitoring: Its Importance for the
... landscapes (Wilson 1988). This variation changes both through space and time. In addition, this variation is a result of the interaction of organisms with their environment of which such ecological and evolutionary processes as predation, competition, nutrient cycling, energy flows, succession, poll ...
... landscapes (Wilson 1988). This variation changes both through space and time. In addition, this variation is a result of the interaction of organisms with their environment of which such ecological and evolutionary processes as predation, competition, nutrient cycling, energy flows, succession, poll ...
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... When studying genetics, this is used to determine if the variation in your results from what you expected is due to chance or to experimental error. ...
... When studying genetics, this is used to determine if the variation in your results from what you expected is due to chance or to experimental error. ...
JMS 70_1 095-101 Res Notes FINA
... difficulties. Moreover, the minisatellites we analysed were monomorphic, confirming theoretical predictions that minisatellites are less variable than microsatellites.16 In conclusion, we isolated two useful and highly polymorphic microsatellite loci for L. auricularia. The three minisatellite prime ...
... difficulties. Moreover, the minisatellites we analysed were monomorphic, confirming theoretical predictions that minisatellites are less variable than microsatellites.16 In conclusion, we isolated two useful and highly polymorphic microsatellite loci for L. auricularia. The three minisatellite prime ...
The Science of Ecology
... - Where do organisms live? & Why? - How many organisms are present? & Why? ...
... - Where do organisms live? & Why? - How many organisms are present? & Why? ...
Ecology and Conservation
... between the community of living organisms and the abiotic environment. In an ecosystem, abiotic factors set limits to the distribution of biotic factors while biotic factors have an effect on abiotic factors. Biotic factors may actually change the abiotic factors in the environment to such an extent ...
... between the community of living organisms and the abiotic environment. In an ecosystem, abiotic factors set limits to the distribution of biotic factors while biotic factors have an effect on abiotic factors. Biotic factors may actually change the abiotic factors in the environment to such an extent ...
Chapter 5: Evolution and Community Ecology part A
... inhabiting the same geographic region. Sympatric refers to organisms whose ranges overlap or are even identical, so that they occur together at least in some places, such a distribution may be the result of sympatric speciation. ...
... inhabiting the same geographic region. Sympatric refers to organisms whose ranges overlap or are even identical, so that they occur together at least in some places, such a distribution may be the result of sympatric speciation. ...
Genetic Transformation computer exercise
... an algorithm (a step-by-step procedure) to compare the order of nucleotide bases in the sequences and then lines them up so that the number of identical bases is maximized. The alignment program will point out those bases that are identical (indicated by an asterisk - ), those that are similar (:), ...
... an algorithm (a step-by-step procedure) to compare the order of nucleotide bases in the sequences and then lines them up so that the number of identical bases is maximized. The alignment program will point out those bases that are identical (indicated by an asterisk - ), those that are similar (:), ...
Chapter 20
... kernels encased in tough shells that develop under the control of Tga1. A mutation in Tga1 results in a protein differing in only one amino acid, resulting in the kernels breaking free. ...
... kernels encased in tough shells that develop under the control of Tga1. A mutation in Tga1 results in a protein differing in only one amino acid, resulting in the kernels breaking free. ...
Changing Gears—Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors
... By the end of class today, you will be able to: distinguish the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and the role they play in environmental communities to identify the 4 mains parts of energy flow through an ecosystem ...
... By the end of class today, you will be able to: distinguish the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and the role they play in environmental communities to identify the 4 mains parts of energy flow through an ecosystem ...
16Molles5e
... displacement, or damaging of one or more individuals that directly or indirectly creates an opportunity for new individuals to be established. ...
... displacement, or damaging of one or more individuals that directly or indirectly creates an opportunity for new individuals to be established. ...
UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
... A. Environmental factors that affect an organism’s ability to survive in its environment, such as food availability, predators, and temperature are limiting factors. B. Limiting factors may be biotic or abiotic but regardless they will restrict the existence, numbers, reproduction or distribution of ...
... A. Environmental factors that affect an organism’s ability to survive in its environment, such as food availability, predators, and temperature are limiting factors. B. Limiting factors may be biotic or abiotic but regardless they will restrict the existence, numbers, reproduction or distribution of ...
mala or rufous hare-wallaby (Lagorchestes hirsutus)
... The diet is flexible and allows the species to exploit food resources whose availability is often limited in arid environments. Perennial grasses appear to be i mportant in the diet, along with grass seeds and the seeds and bul bs of sedges. Insects may also be eaten during dry periods. The species ...
... The diet is flexible and allows the species to exploit food resources whose availability is often limited in arid environments. Perennial grasses appear to be i mportant in the diet, along with grass seeds and the seeds and bul bs of sedges. Insects may also be eaten during dry periods. The species ...
Landscape by Design - North Central Climate Science Center
... JM: Think about impact team and what we have as capacity in foundational science area to delve into tool (e.g. efficient SDM). Can we include Marxan into VisTrails? Can it run on core machines and automate the process? NCCSC can help streamline modeling efforts. Can we think more of uncertainty in t ...
... JM: Think about impact team and what we have as capacity in foundational science area to delve into tool (e.g. efficient SDM). Can we include Marxan into VisTrails? Can it run on core machines and automate the process? NCCSC can help streamline modeling efforts. Can we think more of uncertainty in t ...
