The Biology of Chameleons
... species richness and endemism. Although the fossil record is scarce, the clues provided by fossils that lead up to chameleons is rich, giving us insight to the early history of the group and ancestors. Chapter 9, Fossil History of Chameleons, takes us on a journey through time, beginning in the Cret ...
... species richness and endemism. Although the fossil record is scarce, the clues provided by fossils that lead up to chameleons is rich, giving us insight to the early history of the group and ancestors. Chapter 9, Fossil History of Chameleons, takes us on a journey through time, beginning in the Cret ...
Effects of Forest Land Management on Terrestrial Mollusks
... As primary consumers of plant, animal, and fungal matter, gastropods aid in forest decomposition processes and contribute to nutrient cycling, soil formation, and soil productivity (Jennings & Barkham 1979, Mason 1970a,b). For example, the slug Ariolimax columbianus speeds up nutrient cycling by ing ...
... As primary consumers of plant, animal, and fungal matter, gastropods aid in forest decomposition processes and contribute to nutrient cycling, soil formation, and soil productivity (Jennings & Barkham 1979, Mason 1970a,b). For example, the slug Ariolimax columbianus speeds up nutrient cycling by ing ...
Door County Comprehensive Forest Plan
... From 1783 until February 8th, 1831, a large area of the northeast part of the state including the peninsula became known as Indian Territory. Any white man who moved into this territory to settle was illegally on Indian land and could never obtain title to it. On February 8th, 1831, this changed whe ...
... From 1783 until February 8th, 1831, a large area of the northeast part of the state including the peninsula became known as Indian Territory. Any white man who moved into this territory to settle was illegally on Indian land and could never obtain title to it. On February 8th, 1831, this changed whe ...
Effects of Forest Land Management on Terrestrial Mollusks: A
... As primary consumers of plant, animal, and fungal matter, gastropods aid in forest decomposition processes and contribute to nutrient cycling, soil formation, and soil productivity (Jennings & Barkham 1979, Mason 1970a,b). For example, the slug Ariolimax columbianus speeds up nutrient cycling by ing ...
... As primary consumers of plant, animal, and fungal matter, gastropods aid in forest decomposition processes and contribute to nutrient cycling, soil formation, and soil productivity (Jennings & Barkham 1979, Mason 1970a,b). For example, the slug Ariolimax columbianus speeds up nutrient cycling by ing ...
AP Bio Summer Study Study Sheet
... 2. Explain the main factors that can induce rainfall. Relate this to why deserts are found between 20° and 30° N and S of the equator, why rain shadows form on one side of a mountain range, and why rainfall is usually higher on the west side of a continent. 3. Explain why widely separated areas with ...
... 2. Explain the main factors that can induce rainfall. Relate this to why deserts are found between 20° and 30° N and S of the equator, why rain shadows form on one side of a mountain range, and why rainfall is usually higher on the west side of a continent. 3. Explain why widely separated areas with ...
Vesper Sparrow affinis subspecies Pooecetes gramineus affini
... The Vesper Sparrow breeds in grassland habitats from British Columbia east to Nova Scotia. The subspecies P. g. confinis breeds from the interior of British Columbia, east of the Cascades and Coast Mountains north through the Chilcotin and Cariboo Plateaus to the Peace Lowlands, across Alberta, and ...
... The Vesper Sparrow breeds in grassland habitats from British Columbia east to Nova Scotia. The subspecies P. g. confinis breeds from the interior of British Columbia, east of the Cascades and Coast Mountains north through the Chilcotin and Cariboo Plateaus to the Peace Lowlands, across Alberta, and ...
Habitat degradation and fishing effects on the size structure of coral
... Abstract. Overfishing and habitat degradation through climate change pose the greatest threats to sustainability of marine resources on coral reefs. We examined how changes in fishing pressure and benthic habitat composition influenced the size spectra of island-scale reef fish communities in Lau, Fiji. ...
... Abstract. Overfishing and habitat degradation through climate change pose the greatest threats to sustainability of marine resources on coral reefs. We examined how changes in fishing pressure and benthic habitat composition influenced the size spectra of island-scale reef fish communities in Lau, Fiji. ...
AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF
... The distribution of Giant Gartersnakes has been restricted to areas within the Central Valley where rice, a wetland crop, is grown. Some believe rice fields offer suitable habitat because they provide flooded areas, emergent vegetation, and upland habitat bordering fields; rice fields are included i ...
... The distribution of Giant Gartersnakes has been restricted to areas within the Central Valley where rice, a wetland crop, is grown. Some believe rice fields offer suitable habitat because they provide flooded areas, emergent vegetation, and upland habitat bordering fields; rice fields are included i ...
complaint - Earthjustice
... Gulf of Alaska 2004—Coincident with a joint training exercise conducted by the Navy in the Gulf of Alaska in June 2004, at least six beaked whales stranded on nearby shores. No analysis of the injuries to these whales has yet been released. Hawaii 2004—During a major training exercise off Hawaii, ca ...
... Gulf of Alaska 2004—Coincident with a joint training exercise conducted by the Navy in the Gulf of Alaska in June 2004, at least six beaked whales stranded on nearby shores. No analysis of the injuries to these whales has yet been released. Hawaii 2004—During a major training exercise off Hawaii, ca ...
New Zealand`s genetic diversity
... Article 10b of the CBD calls for signatories to ‘Adopt measures relating to the use of biological resources [i.e. genetic resources] to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity [e.g. genetic diversity]’ (my parentheses). An inventory or stocktaking of indigenous genetic diversity ca ...
... Article 10b of the CBD calls for signatories to ‘Adopt measures relating to the use of biological resources [i.e. genetic resources] to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity [e.g. genetic diversity]’ (my parentheses). An inventory or stocktaking of indigenous genetic diversity ca ...
View pdf - Gopher Tortoise Council
... reliably at a single wetland within the Fall Line Sandhills Natural Area of GA. The eastern variety, although thought to be in decline globally, at least was holding on in its stronghold locations. In study Year 1 (2011) it was crucial that we quickly capture individuals from the Georgia wetland to ...
... reliably at a single wetland within the Fall Line Sandhills Natural Area of GA. The eastern variety, although thought to be in decline globally, at least was holding on in its stronghold locations. In study Year 1 (2011) it was crucial that we quickly capture individuals from the Georgia wetland to ...
Using Livestock to Manage Wildlife Habitat
... that diet overlap (two animal species eating the same plant species) between whitetailed deer and cattle ranged from 2 to 64 percent. This overlap increased with drought and a heavy cattle stocking rate for that area (6 acres/animal unit/year). In this study, cattle grazing increased plant diversity ...
... that diet overlap (two animal species eating the same plant species) between whitetailed deer and cattle ranged from 2 to 64 percent. This overlap increased with drought and a heavy cattle stocking rate for that area (6 acres/animal unit/year). In this study, cattle grazing increased plant diversity ...
Do plant-community-based grazing regimes lead to
... The contribution of large-herbivore epizoochory to the transfer of seeds within and between areas is thought to be significant. But often seeds of ubiquitous species are dispersed, which may enhance ruderalization processes. In order to study the dispersal of target species by sheep, we employed a co ...
... The contribution of large-herbivore epizoochory to the transfer of seeds within and between areas is thought to be significant. But often seeds of ubiquitous species are dispersed, which may enhance ruderalization processes. In order to study the dispersal of target species by sheep, we employed a co ...
A World at Your Feet Teachers Guide
... What has happened to the remaining 60% of the native prairie? In the past 150 years, human activity has transformed it into a much different looking setting. Human activity has altered the natural landscape of the grasslands area through urbanization, agriculture, resource extraction, mining, dams, ...
... What has happened to the remaining 60% of the native prairie? In the past 150 years, human activity has transformed it into a much different looking setting. Human activity has altered the natural landscape of the grasslands area through urbanization, agriculture, resource extraction, mining, dams, ...
Here - American Society of Mammalogists
... 5 (E,**) ALBERT R. AND ALMA SHADLE AWARD, Plenary I, Great Halls D & E, Saturday 7 June 2014 Joseph R. Burger Department of Biology University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87106 USA Human Macroecology: Because Humans are Mammals Too Homo sapiens is the most well studied species on the planet, yet ...
... 5 (E,**) ALBERT R. AND ALMA SHADLE AWARD, Plenary I, Great Halls D & E, Saturday 7 June 2014 Joseph R. Burger Department of Biology University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87106 USA Human Macroecology: Because Humans are Mammals Too Homo sapiens is the most well studied species on the planet, yet ...
The Beaver (Castor canadensis)
... colony, can consist of six or more, including parents, yearlings and kits, yet they peacefully coexist in a lodge with underwater access to the iced-up pond for four months or more in the North. Because they breed only once a year, require streamside habitats, and two-year-olds leave home each sprin ...
... colony, can consist of six or more, including parents, yearlings and kits, yet they peacefully coexist in a lodge with underwater access to the iced-up pond for four months or more in the North. Because they breed only once a year, require streamside habitats, and two-year-olds leave home each sprin ...
frogs – conservation
... 14. From the data you have collected, which of three possible causes for the decline of the frog population do you have evidence to support? Tick the correct option. a. ...
... 14. From the data you have collected, which of three possible causes for the decline of the frog population do you have evidence to support? Tick the correct option. a. ...
shorebird management and conservation report
... feeding habitat to shorebirds if there are significant losses of, or indirect impacts on, close proximity high-tide roosting habitats. Quantative determination of the impacts on shorebird species abundance of any proposed developments should be required prior to any development occurring. The analys ...
... feeding habitat to shorebirds if there are significant losses of, or indirect impacts on, close proximity high-tide roosting habitats. Quantative determination of the impacts on shorebird species abundance of any proposed developments should be required prior to any development occurring. The analys ...
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
... •Provide support for developing countries and those with economies in transition to implement the Convention. •Up to US$32,000 per project. Ramsar Advisory Mission: to assist Parties to resolve the problems or threats facing their Ramsar sites and other wetlands. ...
... •Provide support for developing countries and those with economies in transition to implement the Convention. •Up to US$32,000 per project. Ramsar Advisory Mission: to assist Parties to resolve the problems or threats facing their Ramsar sites and other wetlands. ...
Use of unfertilised margins on intensively managed grassland by
... to mid-June) in which chicks can feed and find cover (Schekkerman & Beintema 2007, Schekkerman & Müskens 2000, Oosterveld unpubl. data). Redshanks will also benefit from this, because their chicks also make frequent use of tall grass. However, in modern dairy farming it is a problem to ensure that t ...
... to mid-June) in which chicks can feed and find cover (Schekkerman & Beintema 2007, Schekkerman & Müskens 2000, Oosterveld unpubl. data). Redshanks will also benefit from this, because their chicks also make frequent use of tall grass. However, in modern dairy farming it is a problem to ensure that t ...
Grasslands Teachers Guide - Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum
... What has happened to the remaining 60% of the native prairie? In the past 150 years, human activity has transformed it into a much different looking setting. Human activity has altered the natural landscape of the grasslands area through urbanization, agriculture, resource extraction, mining, dams, ...
... What has happened to the remaining 60% of the native prairie? In the past 150 years, human activity has transformed it into a much different looking setting. Human activity has altered the natural landscape of the grasslands area through urbanization, agriculture, resource extraction, mining, dams, ...
Invasive weeds in rangelands: Species, impacts, and management
... of meat, milk, wool, and hides, and poisoning livestock. In addition, infestations can reduce recreational land values and the spiny species can cause human health problems. Noxious weeds cause more economic loss in rangeland than all other pests combined (Quimby et al. 1991). Bovey (1987) estimated ...
... of meat, milk, wool, and hides, and poisoning livestock. In addition, infestations can reduce recreational land values and the spiny species can cause human health problems. Noxious weeds cause more economic loss in rangeland than all other pests combined (Quimby et al. 1991). Bovey (1987) estimated ...
Advances in Environmental Biology
... The wildlife sanctuary of Padang Sugihan in South Sumatra province is the habitat of wild Sumatran elephants that have five types of plant communities (sub-habitats) of lowland wetland ecosystem such as mixed swamp forests, secondary forests, stands of Melaleuca cajuputi, inland marsh grasses and sw ...
... The wildlife sanctuary of Padang Sugihan in South Sumatra province is the habitat of wild Sumatran elephants that have five types of plant communities (sub-habitats) of lowland wetland ecosystem such as mixed swamp forests, secondary forests, stands of Melaleuca cajuputi, inland marsh grasses and sw ...
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Agroecosystems
... biomes and account for approximately 40% of the Earth's surface (Foley et al., 2005). Second, increases in food and fiber production have often been achieved at the cost of other critical services. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005) reported that approximately 60% (15 out of 24) of services m ...
... biomes and account for approximately 40% of the Earth's surface (Foley et al., 2005). Second, increases in food and fiber production have often been achieved at the cost of other critical services. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005) reported that approximately 60% (15 out of 24) of services m ...
Linking nutrient loading, local abiotic variables, richness and
... Abstract. We studied relationships between nutrient loading, local abiotic variables, richness and biomasses of macrophytes, and associated invertebrate species in the north-eastern Baltic Sea. The study showed that nutrient load strongly correlated to the richness and biomass of macroalgal and inve ...
... Abstract. We studied relationships between nutrient loading, local abiotic variables, richness and biomasses of macrophytes, and associated invertebrate species in the north-eastern Baltic Sea. The study showed that nutrient load strongly correlated to the richness and biomass of macroalgal and inve ...
Biodiversity action plan
This article is about a conservation biology topic. For other uses of BAP, see BAP (disambiguation).A biodiversity action plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats and is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus for these plans derives from the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). As of 2009, 191 countries have ratified the CBD, but only a fraction of these have developed substantive BAP documents.The principal elements of a BAP typically include: (a) preparing inventories of biological information for selected species or habitats; (b) assessing the conservation status of species within specified ecosystems; (c) creation of targets for conservation and restoration; and (d) establishing budgets, timelines and institutional partnerships for implementing the BAP.