Scientific Program
... It is my great pleasure to welcome you in Suriname to the 2008 annual meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). Suriname, its richness in biodiversity and pristine systems are an important part of our development. Our country has much to offer to ecologists not just in ...
... It is my great pleasure to welcome you in Suriname to the 2008 annual meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). Suriname, its richness in biodiversity and pristine systems are an important part of our development. Our country has much to offer to ecologists not just in ...
Conservation Biology for All
... 14.4 Factors mediating human‐environment relations Box 14.4: Conservation, biology, and religion (Kyle S. Van Houtan) 14.5 Biodiversity conservation and local resource use 14.6 Equity, resource rights, and conservation Box 14.5: Empowering women: the Chipko movement in India (Priya Davidar) 14.7 Soc ...
... 14.4 Factors mediating human‐environment relations Box 14.4: Conservation, biology, and religion (Kyle S. Van Houtan) 14.5 Biodiversity conservation and local resource use 14.6 Equity, resource rights, and conservation Box 14.5: Empowering women: the Chipko movement in India (Priya Davidar) 14.7 Soc ...
Interactions between organisms and the abiotic environment
... Germinating rainforest tree seedlings in Cassowary dung Tully to Mission Beach Road, Queensland C Morritt ...
... Germinating rainforest tree seedlings in Cassowary dung Tully to Mission Beach Road, Queensland C Morritt ...
Quantifying the effects of biodiversity on food web structure: a stable
... Food web structure is of underlying importance to ecological functions and processes. Whilst it is understood that a range of biotic and abiotic factors affect structure, relatively little is known of the role of biodiversity per se in structuring food webs. In this thesis I utilise novel multi-dime ...
... Food web structure is of underlying importance to ecological functions and processes. Whilst it is understood that a range of biotic and abiotic factors affect structure, relatively little is known of the role of biodiversity per se in structuring food webs. In this thesis I utilise novel multi-dime ...
DEPARTAMENT DE ZOOLOGIA BIODIVERSITY AND STRUCTURE OF PARASITE BOOPS BOOPS
... infracommunity level. The structured spatial patterns were consistent in time but not across seasons, since only component communities sampled in spring exhibited a highly structured spatial pattern. The spatial synchrony observed was solely due to the assemblage of the ‘core’ species, thus supporti ...
... infracommunity level. The structured spatial patterns were consistent in time but not across seasons, since only component communities sampled in spring exhibited a highly structured spatial pattern. The spatial synchrony observed was solely due to the assemblage of the ‘core’ species, thus supporti ...
Review of nekton patterns and ecological processes
... We reviewed seagrass landscape studies on nekton (fish and larger mobile crustaceans) to summarise: (1) patterns of nekton abundance in relation to patch attributes; and (2) models used to explain processes underpinning observed patterns. The response of nekton to landscape attributes is highly vari ...
... We reviewed seagrass landscape studies on nekton (fish and larger mobile crustaceans) to summarise: (1) patterns of nekton abundance in relation to patch attributes; and (2) models used to explain processes underpinning observed patterns. The response of nekton to landscape attributes is highly vari ...
BIOTIC INTERACTIONS WITHIN SANDY BEACH ECOSYSTEMS
... 2.1 Model description ................................................................................................................... 90 2.2 Species envelopes ................................................................................................................... 91 2.3 Entities, stat ...
... 2.1 Model description ................................................................................................................... 90 2.2 Species envelopes ................................................................................................................... 91 2.3 Entities, stat ...
J. John Sepkoski, Jr.
... In discussing biological diversity, Norse (1993) considers hierarchical levels that range from genetic to species to ecosystem. Stress appears to decrease community diversity, often also decreasing the number of species within an individual function, such as primary production. It is critical to con ...
... In discussing biological diversity, Norse (1993) considers hierarchical levels that range from genetic to species to ecosystem. Stress appears to decrease community diversity, often also decreasing the number of species within an individual function, such as primary production. It is critical to con ...
Seed Dynamics and Seedling Establishment of Woody Species in
... Table 2.4. Dispersal limitation ± standard deviation (n=3) (Proportion of seed traps that would have been reached under random dispersal, but were not reached) for all woody species in the three vegetation types: cerrado denso, cerrado sensu stricto and campo sujo. Diaspores from species of all vege ...
... Table 2.4. Dispersal limitation ± standard deviation (n=3) (Proportion of seed traps that would have been reached under random dispersal, but were not reached) for all woody species in the three vegetation types: cerrado denso, cerrado sensu stricto and campo sujo. Diaspores from species of all vege ...
effects of the rothschild giraffe on the biophysical
... The population of Rothschild giraffes in Kenya dropped to fewer than 130 animals in the 1970s. The only way to prevent their complete extinction was translocation to enclosed areas. In 1979, three giraffes were introduced to GCS in order to start the Rothschild giraffe breeding program. This subspec ...
... The population of Rothschild giraffes in Kenya dropped to fewer than 130 animals in the 1970s. The only way to prevent their complete extinction was translocation to enclosed areas. In 1979, three giraffes were introduced to GCS in order to start the Rothschild giraffe breeding program. This subspec ...
Effects of saltwater intrusion on vegetation dynamics and nutrient pools in low-salinity tidal marshes, Pamunkey River (Virginia, USA)
... Perry et al. 2009) and primary productivity – higher than most other ecosystems (Baldwin et al. 2001). Tidal marshes support estuarine food webs through carbon (C) and nutrient additions; the temporal and spatial variation of this C pulse into the estuary varies by system. Tidal freshwater marshes ( ...
... Perry et al. 2009) and primary productivity – higher than most other ecosystems (Baldwin et al. 2001). Tidal marshes support estuarine food webs through carbon (C) and nutrient additions; the temporal and spatial variation of this C pulse into the estuary varies by system. Tidal freshwater marshes ( ...
Temporal Development of Biofouling Assemblages
... organisms of an age of 1–4 weeks (following settlement) can be identified to species level. This information will enable DAFF to consider the feasibility and design of field-based quarantine checks for biofouling target species. The following information was collated for this report: The likely siz ...
... organisms of an age of 1–4 weeks (following settlement) can be identified to species level. This information will enable DAFF to consider the feasibility and design of field-based quarantine checks for biofouling target species. The following information was collated for this report: The likely siz ...
Illinois Biodiversity Basics
... easy-to-use format. You’ll find an overview of Illinois biodiversity (pages 4-5) followed by 12 field-tested, standards-led activities. While designed with specific learning standards in mind (standards-led), the activities also allow educators to help meet other learning standards. Each activity pr ...
... easy-to-use format. You’ll find an overview of Illinois biodiversity (pages 4-5) followed by 12 field-tested, standards-led activities. While designed with specific learning standards in mind (standards-led), the activities also allow educators to help meet other learning standards. Each activity pr ...
Functional niche partitioning in herbivorous coral reef fishes
... Ecological niche theory predicts that the diversity of life hinges on differences in the ways in which species exploit available resources, i.e. their ecological niche. An organism’s niche can be divided into the fundamental and the realized niche. The fundamental niche refers to a species’ inherent ...
... Ecological niche theory predicts that the diversity of life hinges on differences in the ways in which species exploit available resources, i.e. their ecological niche. An organism’s niche can be divided into the fundamental and the realized niche. The fundamental niche refers to a species’ inherent ...
Lophius in the world: a synthesis on the common features and life
... Populations of L. americanus are relatively homogeneous genetically along the US east coast, with the level of polymorphism within populations as low as that between populations (Chikarmane et al., 2000). Smith and Fujio (1982) also reported a very low level of genetic variation in L. litulon, but h ...
... Populations of L. americanus are relatively homogeneous genetically along the US east coast, with the level of polymorphism within populations as low as that between populations (Chikarmane et al., 2000). Smith and Fujio (1982) also reported a very low level of genetic variation in L. litulon, but h ...
A gentle depilation of the niche: Dicean
... The early history of the niche concept has been discussed by Udvardy (1959), Vandermeer (1972), and Hutchinson (1978). Birth of the concept was gradual and attended by vague and shifting usage, a pattern hardly unusual in the evolution of ideas. Neither Grinnell nor Elton nor Gause offered very spec ...
... The early history of the niche concept has been discussed by Udvardy (1959), Vandermeer (1972), and Hutchinson (1978). Birth of the concept was gradual and attended by vague and shifting usage, a pattern hardly unusual in the evolution of ideas. Neither Grinnell nor Elton nor Gause offered very spec ...
Seagrass patch size affects fish responses to edges
... This indicates that edge and area effects may function independently of each other to influence the abundance and distribution of individual fish species. Inconsistencies among the results of studies that have assessed edge effects in seagrass may be related to the size of the patches sampled. For exa ...
... This indicates that edge and area effects may function independently of each other to influence the abundance and distribution of individual fish species. Inconsistencies among the results of studies that have assessed edge effects in seagrass may be related to the size of the patches sampled. For exa ...
Using protected areas to secure crop genetic diversity
... developed and written with Equilibrium and the School of Bioscience at the University of Birmingham, UK, namely using protected areas to secure crop genetic diversity, has a distinguished pedigree. But a pedigree does not necessarily lead to action, and this report provides, at long last, practical ...
... developed and written with Equilibrium and the School of Bioscience at the University of Birmingham, UK, namely using protected areas to secure crop genetic diversity, has a distinguished pedigree. But a pedigree does not necessarily lead to action, and this report provides, at long last, practical ...
Key - Scioly.org
... Example (1pt): deer hunting , exterminating coachroaches, etc. any scenario in which humans reduce the numbers of a species population because they disturb the human population, even if there are technically enough resources to support the species at current or higher levels (ie, the population is b ...
... Example (1pt): deer hunting , exterminating coachroaches, etc. any scenario in which humans reduce the numbers of a species population because they disturb the human population, even if there are technically enough resources to support the species at current or higher levels (ie, the population is b ...
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... venom are exceptionally well studied, which is also linked to the recent genome sequencing project of this species. New insights show, for instance, that its venom has anti-inflammatory action [24]. Yet, although quite a few arthropod venom toxins have been isolated and characterized both structural ...
... venom are exceptionally well studied, which is also linked to the recent genome sequencing project of this species. New insights show, for instance, that its venom has anti-inflammatory action [24]. Yet, although quite a few arthropod venom toxins have been isolated and characterized both structural ...
PACE, MICHAEL L., AND DOLORS VAQUÉ. The importance of
... The West Long Lake experiments were different in three ways. First, the <20+rn treatment was excluded based on prior results in the Upton and Tyrrel experiments. Second, larger enclosures (40 liter) were used, and these enclosures were incubated in situ. Third, we did not measure the in situ concent ...
... The West Long Lake experiments were different in three ways. First, the <20+rn treatment was excluded based on prior results in the Upton and Tyrrel experiments. Second, larger enclosures (40 liter) were used, and these enclosures were incubated in situ. Third, we did not measure the in situ concent ...
Spatial Pattern Analysis in Plant Ecology MARK R.T. DALE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
... Spatial pattern is a crucial aspect of natural vegetation because it affects future processes, both of the plants themselves and of a range of other organisms with which they interact. The spatial scale at which pattern is seen to affect process goes from the neighborhood of an individual Arabidopsis ...
... Spatial pattern is a crucial aspect of natural vegetation because it affects future processes, both of the plants themselves and of a range of other organisms with which they interact. The spatial scale at which pattern is seen to affect process goes from the neighborhood of an individual Arabidopsis ...
Infralittoral biotopes - The Marine Life Information Network
... senile has 'catch tentacles' that are used to sting other species in the assemblage causing necrotic patches. Others may overgrow encrusting fauna and flora. Sebens (1985), studying similar communities on rock walls in the Gulf of Maine, ranked Metridium senile and Alcyonium siderium together with A ...
... senile has 'catch tentacles' that are used to sting other species in the assemblage causing necrotic patches. Others may overgrow encrusting fauna and flora. Sebens (1985), studying similar communities on rock walls in the Gulf of Maine, ranked Metridium senile and Alcyonium siderium together with A ...
Interspecific Competition Between Two Invasive Species of
... America. Furthermore, abiotic factors such as temperature ßuctuations and water chemistry are likely to differ, indicating that results from Þeld experiments in North America may not predict the outcomes of competition in Brazil, or any other area where the two species come into contact. Aside from ...
... America. Furthermore, abiotic factors such as temperature ßuctuations and water chemistry are likely to differ, indicating that results from Þeld experiments in North America may not predict the outcomes of competition in Brazil, or any other area where the two species come into contact. Aside from ...