Limasawa CoT Assessment April 2013
... undulatus), often cited as a predator of A. planci, found no evidence that they had been predated despite being at outbreak levels on certain sections of the reef (Sweatman, 1995). Alternatively it has been suggested that overfishing of predatory fish could lead to trophic cascades. With fewer large ...
... undulatus), often cited as a predator of A. planci, found no evidence that they had been predated despite being at outbreak levels on certain sections of the reef (Sweatman, 1995). Alternatively it has been suggested that overfishing of predatory fish could lead to trophic cascades. With fewer large ...
EFFECTS OF AN INVASIVE CONSUMER ON ZOOPLANKTON COMMUNITIES ARE by
... individual stressors, and synergism or antagonism as anything greater than or less than this sum. Finally, iii) the "multiplicative effects" model which assumed that additivity was equal to the product of the individual stressors, and synergistic or antagonistic effects were anything greater than o ...
... individual stressors, and synergism or antagonism as anything greater than or less than this sum. Finally, iii) the "multiplicative effects" model which assumed that additivity was equal to the product of the individual stressors, and synergistic or antagonistic effects were anything greater than o ...
The invasion of barred owls and its potential effect on
... While the recent invasion of the barred owl into the range of the northern spotted owl is our chief interest here, the two species are sympatric in south central Mexico and, presumably, have been sympatric there for a long time. S. v. sartorii and S. o. lucida are reported to occupy similar conifer ...
... While the recent invasion of the barred owl into the range of the northern spotted owl is our chief interest here, the two species are sympatric in south central Mexico and, presumably, have been sympatric there for a long time. S. v. sartorii and S. o. lucida are reported to occupy similar conifer ...
The Jamaican Iguana Pilot Final Report
... approximately 95% of the genetic variation observed in the population upon its rediscovery is present among hatchlings that have been sampled in recent years. Laboratory analyses and the completion of Mr. Rasberry’s thesis are eagerly awaited, and will contribute greatly to future efforts aimed at m ...
... approximately 95% of the genetic variation observed in the population upon its rediscovery is present among hatchlings that have been sampled in recent years. Laboratory analyses and the completion of Mr. Rasberry’s thesis are eagerly awaited, and will contribute greatly to future efforts aimed at m ...
Prairie Skink (Eumeces septentrionalis)
... being lost to cultivation, urbanization, road construction and by fire suppression which leads to succession and invasion of Leafy Spurge and Aspen Parkland. Although much of the Prairie Skink’s habitat is publicly owned, this has not prevented succession or invasion by Leafy Spurge because most pub ...
... being lost to cultivation, urbanization, road construction and by fire suppression which leads to succession and invasion of Leafy Spurge and Aspen Parkland. Although much of the Prairie Skink’s habitat is publicly owned, this has not prevented succession or invasion by Leafy Spurge because most pub ...
Communities - UNAM Sisal
... The overall organization of the book remains largely unchanged, while I have made an effort to update the references used in most of the chapters. Some areas of community ecology have advanced importantly since the first edition appeared, and readers will notice those changes are particularly reflec ...
... The overall organization of the book remains largely unchanged, while I have made an effort to update the references used in most of the chapters. Some areas of community ecology have advanced importantly since the first edition appeared, and readers will notice those changes are particularly reflec ...
Status of the Barred Owl (Strix varia) in Alberta
... of large, continuous blocks of mature forest habitat (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2001). Habitat for the barred owl is under pressure because of increasing demand on forest resources as well as an expanding industrial footprint in the province. Although the long-term effects of these ac ...
... of large, continuous blocks of mature forest habitat (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2001). Habitat for the barred owl is under pressure because of increasing demand on forest resources as well as an expanding industrial footprint in the province. Although the long-term effects of these ac ...
Shell Hardness and Compressive Strength of the Eastern Oyster
... Hardness values were not significantly different between age classes of C. virginica (P ⫽ 0.368). As there was no significant difference in hardness between outer and inner foliated layers (P ⫽ 0.274, see the following Results section on interspecific comparisons), the intraspecific analysis was per ...
... Hardness values were not significantly different between age classes of C. virginica (P ⫽ 0.368). As there was no significant difference in hardness between outer and inner foliated layers (P ⫽ 0.274, see the following Results section on interspecific comparisons), the intraspecific analysis was per ...
Human-Wildlife Conflict Across Urbanization Gradients
... Table 3.3: The average of landscape variables measurements for each residential area development level. The average for the dependent variable for each development level is given in the last row...........................53 Table 3.4: Correlations between all landscape variables and conflict density ...
... Table 3.3: The average of landscape variables measurements for each residential area development level. The average for the dependent variable for each development level is given in the last row...........................53 Table 3.4: Correlations between all landscape variables and conflict density ...
Why Do Diurnal Moths Have Ears?
... from bat predation and corresponding auditory degeneration by means of extreme behavioral changes (e.g., flightlessness [5–8]). For temporal bat release a pronounced example of auditory degeneration exists in certain members of the Dioptinae, a group of diurnal Neotropical moths [9]. If diurnal habi ...
... from bat predation and corresponding auditory degeneration by means of extreme behavioral changes (e.g., flightlessness [5–8]). For temporal bat release a pronounced example of auditory degeneration exists in certain members of the Dioptinae, a group of diurnal Neotropical moths [9]. If diurnal habi ...
Geographic variation in North American gypsy moth cycles
... surveys, observers sketch the extent of defoliation from the air on paper or digital maps (Ciesla 2000) that are then compiled as a series of polygons in a geographical information system (GIS) (Liebhold et al. 1997). Our analyses were conducted using 2 3 2 km grids of 0/1 data indicating the presen ...
... surveys, observers sketch the extent of defoliation from the air on paper or digital maps (Ciesla 2000) that are then compiled as a series of polygons in a geographical information system (GIS) (Liebhold et al. 1997). Our analyses were conducted using 2 3 2 km grids of 0/1 data indicating the presen ...
Biological Control Through Intraguild Predation
... conditions). When the resource is also explicitly modelled and included in the Type I predator–prey system (Holt and Polis, 1997; Diehl and Feißel, 2000; Diehl, 2003), the outcome is dependent on the productivity of the system (for example, the resource carrying capacity). At low productivity, the i ...
... conditions). When the resource is also explicitly modelled and included in the Type I predator–prey system (Holt and Polis, 1997; Diehl and Feißel, 2000; Diehl, 2003), the outcome is dependent on the productivity of the system (for example, the resource carrying capacity). At low productivity, the i ...
ESA 2010 handbook - Ecological Society of Australia
... for this year’s Conference, and as a result, the quality of presented work is very high. We hope you all take the opportunity to attend a variety of presentations, and to perhaps find inspiration to develop your own areas of research. Each day of the Conference will begin with thought-provoking and ...
... for this year’s Conference, and as a result, the quality of presented work is very high. We hope you all take the opportunity to attend a variety of presentations, and to perhaps find inspiration to develop your own areas of research. Each day of the Conference will begin with thought-provoking and ...
Word - 154 KB - Department of the Environment
... g) Juvenile (i.e. post-metamorphosis from tadpole stage) and adult cane toads breathe atmospheric air. Larval stages (tadpoles) are fully aquatic (Lever 2001). h) Habitat requirements: B. marinus is essentially an inland species and breeds mostly in fresh water (Neill 1958). However, it is also foun ...
... g) Juvenile (i.e. post-metamorphosis from tadpole stage) and adult cane toads breathe atmospheric air. Larval stages (tadpoles) are fully aquatic (Lever 2001). h) Habitat requirements: B. marinus is essentially an inland species and breeds mostly in fresh water (Neill 1958). However, it is also foun ...
predator accelerated replacement
... 1.1). The few examples of invasions meeting PAR criteria in the literature may be less numerous than other types of invasions, such as those where the exotic invades an empty niche (e.g. Forys and Allen 1999), or where the habitat is so disrupted that resistance to invasion may be compromised (Case ...
... 1.1). The few examples of invasions meeting PAR criteria in the literature may be less numerous than other types of invasions, such as those where the exotic invades an empty niche (e.g. Forys and Allen 1999), or where the habitat is so disrupted that resistance to invasion may be compromised (Case ...
RRA proof-1
... resources and decrease the potential for competitive interactions. However, the local extirpation ...
... resources and decrease the potential for competitive interactions. However, the local extirpation ...
Thesis_fulltext - University of Canterbury
... Thanks to my supervisors, Angus McIntosh and Islay Marsden. Angusthanks for all your advice, ideas and reading through at times totally shocking chapters. Thanks also to Mike Winterboum for helping me with identifying strange new aquatic invertebrate species (i.e. terrestrial bugs), advice and ideas ...
... Thanks to my supervisors, Angus McIntosh and Islay Marsden. Angusthanks for all your advice, ideas and reading through at times totally shocking chapters. Thanks also to Mike Winterboum for helping me with identifying strange new aquatic invertebrate species (i.e. terrestrial bugs), advice and ideas ...
View Chapter 11. Strategy for Stabilization of the OIP Target Plant Taxa
... encompass the effective population size (Ne), which is the number of genetically distinct individuals in a population that are successfully producing viable offspring. The total population size (N) is the Ne plus the remaining individuals in the population. The bulk of research on Ne focuses on anim ...
... encompass the effective population size (Ne), which is the number of genetically distinct individuals in a population that are successfully producing viable offspring. The total population size (N) is the Ne plus the remaining individuals in the population. The bulk of research on Ne focuses on anim ...
IMC 10 - SAREM
... distribution of a particular species if data of unverified specimens are utilized may in fact be a confusing mix of localities for several similar (and sometimes not so similar) species. As part of a work in progress on the Mammals of Argentina, specimens from most of the world's collections have be ...
... distribution of a particular species if data of unverified specimens are utilized may in fact be a confusing mix of localities for several similar (and sometimes not so similar) species. As part of a work in progress on the Mammals of Argentina, specimens from most of the world's collections have be ...
Interspecific Competition Between Two Invasive Species of
... aegypti (L.), the current worldwide distributions of these mosquito species overlap. Shared larval habitats and shifts in the distribution and abundance of resident A. albopictus or A. aegypti after the establishment of the other species suggest that competitive displacement occurs. Experiments on l ...
... aegypti (L.), the current worldwide distributions of these mosquito species overlap. Shared larval habitats and shifts in the distribution and abundance of resident A. albopictus or A. aegypti after the establishment of the other species suggest that competitive displacement occurs. Experiments on l ...
Differential competitive abilities between Caribbean coral species
... the initial cause of coral tissue mortality, a prerequisite for the former scenario. In particular, it is important to recognize that corals may have species-specific susceptibilities to algal overgrowth and hence that the relative importance of both processes in changes to algal dominated reefs may ...
... the initial cause of coral tissue mortality, a prerequisite for the former scenario. In particular, it is important to recognize that corals may have species-specific susceptibilities to algal overgrowth and hence that the relative importance of both processes in changes to algal dominated reefs may ...
Invasive alien species in Switzerland
... All signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including Switzerland, have agreed to prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species. There is a widespread view that IAS are of less concern in Central Europe than ...
... All signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including Switzerland, have agreed to prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species. There is a widespread view that IAS are of less concern in Central Europe than ...
Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 339:65
... aboveground biomass and leaf surface area were higher within cages, suggesting that although herbivory influenced both seagrass species, T. testudinum was more resistant to herbivory pressure than H. wrightii. Nutrient addition did not alter herbivory rates or the biomass of either species over the ...
... aboveground biomass and leaf surface area were higher within cages, suggesting that although herbivory influenced both seagrass species, T. testudinum was more resistant to herbivory pressure than H. wrightii. Nutrient addition did not alter herbivory rates or the biomass of either species over the ...
mop4_11_re_establishment_review_0
... plans and other conservation initiatives it is vital that their occurrence, progress and outcomes are recorded (1) to inform future re-establishment projects for related species, and (2) to allow the implementation of action plans and other conservation initiatives to be monitored. IUCN defines ‘re- ...
... plans and other conservation initiatives it is vital that their occurrence, progress and outcomes are recorded (1) to inform future re-establishment projects for related species, and (2) to allow the implementation of action plans and other conservation initiatives to be monitored. IUCN defines ‘re- ...