40 Anniversary Conference Gesellschaft für Ökologie
... In this year we will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the GfÖ. As I have mentioned before, we actually celebrate the birth of a great idea, since the inscription of our society into the forms of the district court took place a little bit later. However, I consider the birth of an idea to be much more ...
... In this year we will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the GfÖ. As I have mentioned before, we actually celebrate the birth of a great idea, since the inscription of our society into the forms of the district court took place a little bit later. However, I consider the birth of an idea to be much more ...
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF SOFT-WATER CALCIUM DECLINE ON THE LIFE- DAPHNIA
... on Daphnia can be size selective, in low-Ca environments where small-sized individuals are abundant, daphniids may be twofold more susceptible, as gape-limited predators take preference for smaller individuals (Tessier & Horwitz 1990). In addition to smaller-body size, Riessen et al. (2012) suggests ...
... on Daphnia can be size selective, in low-Ca environments where small-sized individuals are abundant, daphniids may be twofold more susceptible, as gape-limited predators take preference for smaller individuals (Tessier & Horwitz 1990). In addition to smaller-body size, Riessen et al. (2012) suggests ...
Here - American Society of Mammalogists
... 205, Bogotá, Colombia Mammals are one of the key groups in the functioning of ecosystems, and yet one of the most threatened. Loss of their populations and consequent functional loss can potentially represent a major threat to global ecosystem´s functioning. The aim of this work was to evaluate patt ...
... 205, Bogotá, Colombia Mammals are one of the key groups in the functioning of ecosystems, and yet one of the most threatened. Loss of their populations and consequent functional loss can potentially represent a major threat to global ecosystem´s functioning. The aim of this work was to evaluate patt ...
Reading Biodiversity Action Plan
... valuable education role. A variety of other open spaces that are used by wildlife and are in public ownership in Reading include areas such as cemeteries, allotments and highway verges. There are opportunities to enhance some of these areas for wildlife. A significant amount of land in Reading is pr ...
... valuable education role. A variety of other open spaces that are used by wildlife and are in public ownership in Reading include areas such as cemeteries, allotments and highway verges. There are opportunities to enhance some of these areas for wildlife. A significant amount of land in Reading is pr ...
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Instituto de Biologia Programa
... that, in the case of C. stellatus, fundamental and realized niche are not similar, since the realized niche is compressed due to interspecific competition (Connell, 1961, 1983). Connell experiments demonstrated that competitive exclusion occurs in nature, and this may explain the distinction between ...
... that, in the case of C. stellatus, fundamental and realized niche are not similar, since the realized niche is compressed due to interspecific competition (Connell, 1961, 1983). Connell experiments demonstrated that competitive exclusion occurs in nature, and this may explain the distinction between ...
Competitive strategies of soft corals (Coelenterata
... tissue destruction. In fact, a laboratory study has shown that pure terpenes from Sinularia flexibilis and Lobophyturn pauciflorum kill Acropora formosa and Porites andrewsi (Scleractinia) at concentrations as low a s 5 to l o p p m (Coll & Sammarco 1983). The coral tissue lyses, presumably followin ...
... tissue destruction. In fact, a laboratory study has shown that pure terpenes from Sinularia flexibilis and Lobophyturn pauciflorum kill Acropora formosa and Porites andrewsi (Scleractinia) at concentrations as low a s 5 to l o p p m (Coll & Sammarco 1983). The coral tissue lyses, presumably followin ...
Disturbance regime and limits on benefits of - Everglades-HUB
... with inadequate refuge use strategies may persist for some time on their way to local extinction. The role of refugia in the responses of communities to disturbance will depend in part on how refuge use is determined by the combined influences of disturbance characteristics, habitat features, species ...
... with inadequate refuge use strategies may persist for some time on their way to local extinction. The role of refugia in the responses of communities to disturbance will depend in part on how refuge use is determined by the combined influences of disturbance characteristics, habitat features, species ...
Declining amphibian populations and possible ecological
... commercial overexploitation, invading exotic species, UV-B radiation, chemical contaminants and the pathogenic chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatides, which causes chytridiomycosis, are defined as the main causes for their declines (Halliday 2008, Lips et al. 2008, Stuart et al. 2008). Curren ...
... commercial overexploitation, invading exotic species, UV-B radiation, chemical contaminants and the pathogenic chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatides, which causes chytridiomycosis, are defined as the main causes for their declines (Halliday 2008, Lips et al. 2008, Stuart et al. 2008). Curren ...
Document
... that have become or have the potential to become widespread and troublesome across the island (Schumacher and Wuthrich, 2000; Hill et al., 2002c). Consequently it is these species that have become the focus of control by island staff. Species identified as weeds on Cousin and Cousine Islands are lis ...
... that have become or have the potential to become widespread and troublesome across the island (Schumacher and Wuthrich, 2000; Hill et al., 2002c). Consequently it is these species that have become the focus of control by island staff. Species identified as weeds on Cousin and Cousine Islands are lis ...
Review on hard coral recruitment (Cnidaria: Scleractinia) in Colombia
... are local extinctions and biodiversity loss; this results in a simplified and unstable system with low resilience that will scarcely be able to return to its initial state (18). In reefs with these conditions, management actions to restore the system’s structure and functioning may be very complex a ...
... are local extinctions and biodiversity loss; this results in a simplified and unstable system with low resilience that will scarcely be able to return to its initial state (18). In reefs with these conditions, management actions to restore the system’s structure and functioning may be very complex a ...
The tortoise and the hare: ecology of angiosperm
... species. Biogeographers generally interpret vegetation patterns on the basis of differences in growth rates, deciduosity, rooting patterns, dispersal abilities, longevity, shade tolerance etc. (e.g. Daubenmire, 1978). Relative heterozygosity of competing species has seldom (ever?) been identified as ...
... species. Biogeographers generally interpret vegetation patterns on the basis of differences in growth rates, deciduosity, rooting patterns, dispersal abilities, longevity, shade tolerance etc. (e.g. Daubenmire, 1978). Relative heterozygosity of competing species has seldom (ever?) been identified as ...
1 Title: Isolation and characterization of polymorphic
... other closely related species, T. kanzawai, the motives CT and GT were also the targets for microsatellite characterization (Nishimura et al. 2003). We have obtained a similar rate of loci discarding as other authors (Navajas et al. 2002, Nishimura et al. 2003 and Uesugi et al. 2007). We were able t ...
... other closely related species, T. kanzawai, the motives CT and GT were also the targets for microsatellite characterization (Nishimura et al. 2003). We have obtained a similar rate of loci discarding as other authors (Navajas et al. 2002, Nishimura et al. 2003 and Uesugi et al. 2007). We were able t ...
Nomination form for ecological communities
... For Criterion 1 there must be a very large, large and moderate reduction in geographic distribution, respectively, for Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable. For Criterion 2 there must be a very highly, highly and moderately restricted geographic distribution (in combination with other fa ...
... For Criterion 1 there must be a very large, large and moderate reduction in geographic distribution, respectively, for Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable. For Criterion 2 there must be a very highly, highly and moderately restricted geographic distribution (in combination with other fa ...
Herbivory, seed production and seed predation in forest herbs along
... differentiation). Therefore, combinations of species can exploit the resource space more effectively than communities of the same species. (2) Species-rich communities are more likely to contain species with particularly important traits that contribute disproportionally to ecosystem processes (samp ...
... differentiation). Therefore, combinations of species can exploit the resource space more effectively than communities of the same species. (2) Species-rich communities are more likely to contain species with particularly important traits that contribute disproportionally to ecosystem processes (samp ...
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... Introduced species have the potential to cause serious ecological disruption, particularly on oceanic islands. When introduced species invade natural areas, endemic species may be threatened, especially when the invasive species represent guilds or functional groups that were previously lacking. Haw ...
... Introduced species have the potential to cause serious ecological disruption, particularly on oceanic islands. When introduced species invade natural areas, endemic species may be threatened, especially when the invasive species represent guilds or functional groups that were previously lacking. Haw ...
Interactions between phytoplankton, zooplankton and fish in the
... zooplankton (Rotifers: the genus Brachionus) in Massa estuary is consistent with several studies showing that some zooplankton species can coexist in the presence of toxins produced by cyanobacteria. Indeed, (Ferrao-Filho et al., 2009a) have shown that Cyanobacterial toxins may be responsable for th ...
... zooplankton (Rotifers: the genus Brachionus) in Massa estuary is consistent with several studies showing that some zooplankton species can coexist in the presence of toxins produced by cyanobacteria. Indeed, (Ferrao-Filho et al., 2009a) have shown that Cyanobacterial toxins may be responsable for th ...
A taste for exotic food: Neotropical land planarians feeding on an
... josefi seem to have other native land planarians as their main prey (P. Boll, personal observation) ...
... josefi seem to have other native land planarians as their main prey (P. Boll, personal observation) ...
Biodiversity in New Zealand plantation forests: Policy trends
... whereas other indigenous species are often abundant. Obviously, New Zealand's biodiversity would gain more from a broad definition that values all indigenous biodiversity. There can be no doubt, however, that any definition will give special attention to the protection of indigenous remnants within ...
... whereas other indigenous species are often abundant. Obviously, New Zealand's biodiversity would gain more from a broad definition that values all indigenous biodiversity. There can be no doubt, however, that any definition will give special attention to the protection of indigenous remnants within ...
Mitochondrial DNA Evolution at a Turtle`s Pace: Evidence for Low
... vary in a predictable fashion among groups of organisms. For example, molecular evolution appears consistently slower in higher primates (Goodman et al. 197 1; Wu and Li 1985; Li et al. 1987; but, for counterarguments, see Easteal 199 1). Sibley and colleagues (who formerly supported a “uniform aver ...
... vary in a predictable fashion among groups of organisms. For example, molecular evolution appears consistently slower in higher primates (Goodman et al. 197 1; Wu and Li 1985; Li et al. 1987; but, for counterarguments, see Easteal 199 1). Sibley and colleagues (who formerly supported a “uniform aver ...
ABSTRACT Title of Document:
... Chapter 1: Detritivores mediate predator-herbivore interactions Table 1. ANOVA results for the main and interactive effects of the detritivorous isopod Littorophiloscia vittata (I), the herbivorous planthopper Prokelisia dolus (H), the predaceous spider Pardosa littoralis (P), and leaf litter (L) on ...
... Chapter 1: Detritivores mediate predator-herbivore interactions Table 1. ANOVA results for the main and interactive effects of the detritivorous isopod Littorophiloscia vittata (I), the herbivorous planthopper Prokelisia dolus (H), the predaceous spider Pardosa littoralis (P), and leaf litter (L) on ...