Biology
... conditions in which an organism lives and the way in which the organism uses those conditions. A niche is the unique way of life an organism has in it’s environment. It is what it does for a living. ...
... conditions in which an organism lives and the way in which the organism uses those conditions. A niche is the unique way of life an organism has in it’s environment. It is what it does for a living. ...
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... Petrolisthes from intertidal and subtidal microhabitats of four biogeographic regions of the Eastern Pacific were used in phylogenetically-based comparative analyses of ...
... Petrolisthes from intertidal and subtidal microhabitats of four biogeographic regions of the Eastern Pacific were used in phylogenetically-based comparative analyses of ...
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... TOP: 5-2 What Limits the Growth of Populations? 13. A population's growth rate will increase as the population reaches its carrying capacity. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: 5-2 What Limits the Growth of Populations? 14. The carrying capacity of any given area is not fixed. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: ...
... TOP: 5-2 What Limits the Growth of Populations? 13. A population's growth rate will increase as the population reaches its carrying capacity. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: 5-2 What Limits the Growth of Populations? 14. The carrying capacity of any given area is not fixed. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy TOP: ...
Latitude, seed predation and seed mass
... The relationships between seed mass and rates of pre and postdispersal seed predation are described in a separate paper (A.T. Moles and M. Westoby, unpubl. data). The major findings of that work were (1) no particular relationship between seed mass and rates of predispersal seed removal and (2) a we ...
... The relationships between seed mass and rates of pre and postdispersal seed predation are described in a separate paper (A.T. Moles and M. Westoby, unpubl. data). The major findings of that work were (1) no particular relationship between seed mass and rates of predispersal seed removal and (2) a we ...
Kleptoparasitism, disturbance and predation of yellow - ICM-CSIC
... to a resource. These interactions may be intraspecific or interspecific, can affect individual fitness and are common among birds, especially during the breeding season (Ricklefs and Miller, 2000). In gulls (Aves, Laridae), kleptoparasitism (i.e. aggressive stealing of food) is more or less opportun ...
... to a resource. These interactions may be intraspecific or interspecific, can affect individual fitness and are common among birds, especially during the breeding season (Ricklefs and Miller, 2000). In gulls (Aves, Laridae), kleptoparasitism (i.e. aggressive stealing of food) is more or less opportun ...
Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Communities C
... They are unique in ways that extend our understanding of the diversity of life, and they challenge ecological paradigms. Deep-sea hydrothermal vents were first described in 1977 in the eastern Pacific. Early biological studies focused on demonstrating that microbial chemoautotrophy supported the food ...
... They are unique in ways that extend our understanding of the diversity of life, and they challenge ecological paradigms. Deep-sea hydrothermal vents were first described in 1977 in the eastern Pacific. Early biological studies focused on demonstrating that microbial chemoautotrophy supported the food ...
on the ecological roles of salamanders
... responsible for these shifts are mostly unknown. In eastern forests, pioneering surveys by Shelford (1913) identified the Northern redback salamander (Plethodon cinereus) as a dominant vertebrate within the leaf litter of late-successional beechmaple stands, and a variety of forest types that conver ...
... responsible for these shifts are mostly unknown. In eastern forests, pioneering surveys by Shelford (1913) identified the Northern redback salamander (Plethodon cinereus) as a dominant vertebrate within the leaf litter of late-successional beechmaple stands, and a variety of forest types that conver ...
Changes in grassland songbird abundances through the northern mixed-grass prairie.
... (Hoekstra et al. 2005). Conversion of native prairie habitat for agriculture is the largest cause of habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation. In areas where climate and soil are particularly suited for crop production, such as the moist mixed and tall grass prairies, almost 100% of native habit ...
... (Hoekstra et al. 2005). Conversion of native prairie habitat for agriculture is the largest cause of habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation. In areas where climate and soil are particularly suited for crop production, such as the moist mixed and tall grass prairies, almost 100% of native habit ...
The behavioral ecology of amblypygids
... and dangerous. Even the first European scientists had similar views…. To me, however, these creatures do not appear horrible; rather they are extremely fascinating.” ...
... and dangerous. Even the first European scientists had similar views…. To me, however, these creatures do not appear horrible; rather they are extremely fascinating.” ...
The Adaptive Radiation of Cichlid Fish in Lake Tanganyika: A
... morphologically, behaviourally, ecologically, and genetically most diverse species assemblage [1, 2, 12–15], although the number of species is the smallest. Currently 200 valid species are recognized [10] with several more awaiting scientific descriptions such that the total number of Lake Tanganyik ...
... morphologically, behaviourally, ecologically, and genetically most diverse species assemblage [1, 2, 12–15], although the number of species is the smallest. Currently 200 valid species are recognized [10] with several more awaiting scientific descriptions such that the total number of Lake Tanganyik ...
CHANGES IN ARTHROPOD ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY WITH
... historic fire regimes, nutrient cycling, and habitat quality for wildlife species (Vitousek 1990; Vitousek et al. 1996; Blossey 1999; Christian & Wilson 1999). An estimated 5,000 species of plants have been introduced into the United States; however, a relatively small percentage of these species ne ...
... historic fire regimes, nutrient cycling, and habitat quality for wildlife species (Vitousek 1990; Vitousek et al. 1996; Blossey 1999; Christian & Wilson 1999). An estimated 5,000 species of plants have been introduced into the United States; however, a relatively small percentage of these species ne ...
Biology of Mayflies - Ephemeroptera Galactica
... exact numberof instars has only been determined in a few species (24, 44, 57). Manyworkers have therefore distinguished developmental stages on the basis of morphological characters (77). Although these mayencompass several instars, they have proved useful in analyzing complex life cycle patterns (1 ...
... exact numberof instars has only been determined in a few species (24, 44, 57). Manyworkers have therefore distinguished developmental stages on the basis of morphological characters (77). Although these mayencompass several instars, they have proved useful in analyzing complex life cycle patterns (1 ...
Assessment approach - The Department of State Development
... and elevated areas, soil and climatic differences) and land use history, there is a large variation in the extent, condition and trend of all the MNES values. This assessment considers MNES values on a habitat basis (for species), regional ecosystem basis for threatened ecological communities and a ...
... and elevated areas, soil and climatic differences) and land use history, there is a large variation in the extent, condition and trend of all the MNES values. This assessment considers MNES values on a habitat basis (for species), regional ecosystem basis for threatened ecological communities and a ...
Management Plan Supplement - Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project
... abundance. Historically, 500,000-900,000 adult salmon and steelhead returned to the Yakima Subbasin annually. This total was comprised of spring, summer, and fall chinook, coho, sockeye, and steelhead. Summer chinook, sockeye, and native coho are extinct in the subbasin. Coho currently found in the ...
... abundance. Historically, 500,000-900,000 adult salmon and steelhead returned to the Yakima Subbasin annually. This total was comprised of spring, summer, and fall chinook, coho, sockeye, and steelhead. Summer chinook, sockeye, and native coho are extinct in the subbasin. Coho currently found in the ...
Settlement and recruitment of the
... the benthos when larvae are actually settling from the water column (Luckenbach 1984, Woodin 1986). To determine whether the intertidal patterns of settlers found during the monthly benthic sampling were representative of patterns occurring during larval settlement, I documented larval availability ...
... the benthos when larvae are actually settling from the water column (Luckenbach 1984, Woodin 1986). To determine whether the intertidal patterns of settlers found during the monthly benthic sampling were representative of patterns occurring during larval settlement, I documented larval availability ...
Freshwater Mussels of Michgian - Michigan Natural Features Inventory
... While the tropics are known for their diverse insect and plant communities, eastern North America is home to some of the richest freshwater animal communities in the world. The United States in particular has more species of mussels, crayfish, snails, stoneflies, mayflies, and caddisflies than any ...
... While the tropics are known for their diverse insect and plant communities, eastern North America is home to some of the richest freshwater animal communities in the world. The United States in particular has more species of mussels, crayfish, snails, stoneflies, mayflies, and caddisflies than any ...
On the ecology of a tropical fish community - Wageningen UR E
... © 1996M.C.Escher/ CordonArt-Baarn -Holland. Allerechten voorbehouden. ...
... © 1996M.C.Escher/ CordonArt-Baarn -Holland. Allerechten voorbehouden. ...
Linking fungal communities to wood density loss after 12 years of
... 2014). Although these studies enabled a high level of experimental control, they were limited in terms of a realistic species pool and were carried out over a relatively short period of time. The field-based studies were usually limited by species identification methods (Kubartova et al. 2009; Lindn ...
... 2014). Although these studies enabled a high level of experimental control, they were limited in terms of a realistic species pool and were carried out over a relatively short period of time. The field-based studies were usually limited by species identification methods (Kubartova et al. 2009; Lindn ...
Overview of temporary ponds in the Mediterranean region : Threats
... are very important in the Mediterranean region, because the conditions might not be favourable to generate offspring every year. Thus, these banks do not only exist to bridge periods of drought but also as a buffer for the effect of environmental variability. The hatching success when the water leve ...
... are very important in the Mediterranean region, because the conditions might not be favourable to generate offspring every year. Thus, these banks do not only exist to bridge periods of drought but also as a buffer for the effect of environmental variability. The hatching success when the water leve ...
Chapter Objective Essays These must be in complete sentences. BE
... Describe the causes and consequences of global warming. (1 pts) Explain why the efforts to save the red-cockaded woodpecker from extinction are a good model for future conservation efforts. (2 pts) Describe the goals of landscape ecology. Describe the significance of edges and movement corridors in ...
... Describe the causes and consequences of global warming. (1 pts) Explain why the efforts to save the red-cockaded woodpecker from extinction are a good model for future conservation efforts. (2 pts) Describe the goals of landscape ecology. Describe the significance of edges and movement corridors in ...
Full Program
... Fortunately, CSEE has never had a problem with engagement. After all, a founding purpose of CSEE is to raise public awareness of the importance of ecology and evolution to Canadian society. Another is to facilitate communication between CSEE members and decision-makers in the public, private, and no ...
... Fortunately, CSEE has never had a problem with engagement. After all, a founding purpose of CSEE is to raise public awareness of the importance of ecology and evolution to Canadian society. Another is to facilitate communication between CSEE members and decision-makers in the public, private, and no ...
Effects of tree species diversity on insect herbivory
... It is generally believed that tree species growing in mixed forest stands are less susceptible to insect herbivore damage than if grown in monocultures, but previous studies have been largely observational and focussed mainly on tree species richness effects. In this thesis, I examined effects of th ...
... It is generally believed that tree species growing in mixed forest stands are less susceptible to insect herbivore damage than if grown in monocultures, but previous studies have been largely observational and focussed mainly on tree species richness effects. In this thesis, I examined effects of th ...