CONCEPTUAL SYNTHESIS IN COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
... Having barely scratched the surface of potentially important factors, we have 2304 different models. Many of them would likely yield the same predictions, but, after consolidation, I suspect there still might be hundreds that differ in ecologically important ways. As Lawton (1999) put it, “the neces ...
... Having barely scratched the surface of potentially important factors, we have 2304 different models. Many of them would likely yield the same predictions, but, after consolidation, I suspect there still might be hundreds that differ in ecologically important ways. As Lawton (1999) put it, “the neces ...
Conditional outcomes in mutualistic interactions
... about 56% better in the presence of ants, whereas survival of adults was unaffected. This result is also probably related to the impact of predators. Adult membracids possess heavily sclerotized exoskeletons and are highly mobile, and are thus well-protected even in the absence of ant defenders. In ...
... about 56% better in the presence of ants, whereas survival of adults was unaffected. This result is also probably related to the impact of predators. Adult membracids possess heavily sclerotized exoskeletons and are highly mobile, and are thus well-protected even in the absence of ant defenders. In ...
Los Angeles Mission College Facilities Master Plan 3.3 B R
... wildlife species present, or potentially occurring, within the project site and vicinity. It is primarily based on an evaluation of the habitats present within the project site and the suitability of the habitats present to support sensitive plant and wildlife species. Species with CNDDB records of ...
... wildlife species present, or potentially occurring, within the project site and vicinity. It is primarily based on an evaluation of the habitats present within the project site and the suitability of the habitats present to support sensitive plant and wildlife species. Species with CNDDB records of ...
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... Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings ...
Chapter 14: Conserving Biodiversity
... As human population increases, pressure on natural areas increases Species area curve – the number of species that a natural area of a given size can support ...
... As human population increases, pressure on natural areas increases Species area curve – the number of species that a natural area of a given size can support ...
stc7_15_draft_ssap_sociable_lapwing_0
... found within this radius. A small number of birds were also recorded on recently burnt feather grass (Stipa) steppe and fallow or abandoned cereal fields. Habitat is selected more often in the vicinity of wetlands and especially along rivers. This might be due to the fact that the birds migrate alon ...
... found within this radius. A small number of birds were also recorded on recently burnt feather grass (Stipa) steppe and fallow or abandoned cereal fields. Habitat is selected more often in the vicinity of wetlands and especially along rivers. This might be due to the fact that the birds migrate alon ...
File - Mr. Greening`s Science
... A) The population numbers of Paramecium aurelia would be lower than 250, since the new species is competing with it for resources. B) The population of Paramecium aurelia would increase above 250, since they would mate with the new species. C) The population of Paramecium aurelia would increase abov ...
... A) The population numbers of Paramecium aurelia would be lower than 250, since the new species is competing with it for resources. B) The population of Paramecium aurelia would increase above 250, since they would mate with the new species. C) The population of Paramecium aurelia would increase abov ...
EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
... Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the ...
... Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the ...
Cadotte2007 Ecology
... scale in one of two ways: either as time since disturbance patterns within an individual patch; or as changes in average richness in multiple patches across a gradient of disturbance frequency. Here I examined changes in average richness, but also examined disturbance effects on regional coexistence ...
... scale in one of two ways: either as time since disturbance patterns within an individual patch; or as changes in average richness in multiple patches across a gradient of disturbance frequency. Here I examined changes in average richness, but also examined disturbance effects on regional coexistence ...
Population
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- New Zealand Ecological Society
... this deployment might evolve as a network of smaller core areas aiming to achieve zero or low densities of all or most pests, with surrounding halos with lesser control effort against fewer species, enough to allow for at least ‘safe passage’ of native animals between the cores. This system might wo ...
... this deployment might evolve as a network of smaller core areas aiming to achieve zero or low densities of all or most pests, with surrounding halos with lesser control effort against fewer species, enough to allow for at least ‘safe passage’ of native animals between the cores. This system might wo ...
HABITAT DESCRIPTIONS: UPLAND HABITATS
... biodiversity conservation, and produces educational publications on natural history and conservation topics. Hudsonia does not support or oppose development proposals or land use changes; rather, we conduct scientific studies and provide full resulting data, analysis, and recommendations to landowne ...
... biodiversity conservation, and produces educational publications on natural history and conservation topics. Hudsonia does not support or oppose development proposals or land use changes; rather, we conduct scientific studies and provide full resulting data, analysis, and recommendations to landowne ...
A house of weather and a polar bear costume: Ecological
... {a}An ecological anthropomorphism Bennett draws on Darwin’s fascination with worms, and their essentialness to human life, to illustrate the way anthropomorphism need not be fatal to an ecological project. Worms are what Darwin refers to as ‘small agencies’ that, ‘when in the right confederation wit ...
... {a}An ecological anthropomorphism Bennett draws on Darwin’s fascination with worms, and their essentialness to human life, to illustrate the way anthropomorphism need not be fatal to an ecological project. Worms are what Darwin refers to as ‘small agencies’ that, ‘when in the right confederation wit ...
SOC - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
... Continuing the grain importation scheme to help the resident population gain access to grain at cost price, and therefore discourage crop cultivation ...
... Continuing the grain importation scheme to help the resident population gain access to grain at cost price, and therefore discourage crop cultivation ...
Functional traits and remnant populations of plants in abandoned
... sexual reproduction (Warburton et al. 2000). To preserve energy in a suboptimal habitat, or as a strategy to avoid herbivores, plants also posses the capacity of shrinking in size. Previous studies of abandoned semi-natural grasslands have indicated that perennial species, e.g. Primula veris (Brys e ...
... sexual reproduction (Warburton et al. 2000). To preserve energy in a suboptimal habitat, or as a strategy to avoid herbivores, plants also posses the capacity of shrinking in size. Previous studies of abandoned semi-natural grasslands have indicated that perennial species, e.g. Primula veris (Brys e ...
Dispersal Rates Affect Species Composition in Metacommunities of
... most of the species was lowest when there was no dispersal among local communities (table 1; fig. 2D); the probability of local extinction is likely to be highest when local abundances are low. These patterns reflect those seen in closed and linked communities in other systems (Huffaker 1958; Shorro ...
... most of the species was lowest when there was no dispersal among local communities (table 1; fig. 2D); the probability of local extinction is likely to be highest when local abundances are low. These patterns reflect those seen in closed and linked communities in other systems (Huffaker 1958; Shorro ...
Understanding the combined biodiversity benefits of the component
... upon regional factors. Some are exceptionally old and are rich in plant and animal life (Hegarty & Cooper 1994; Norfolk County Council undated; Scourfield 1977); others are comparatively recent and support a more restricted assemblage of plants and animals. Their possible role in facilitating resili ...
... upon regional factors. Some are exceptionally old and are rich in plant and animal life (Hegarty & Cooper 1994; Norfolk County Council undated; Scourfield 1977); others are comparatively recent and support a more restricted assemblage of plants and animals. Their possible role in facilitating resili ...
"Species Richness: Small Scale". In: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
... very difficult in practice to determine what species should be included in the regional, local and actual species pools. For example, it can be difficult to determine what portion of the species in a region could potentially persist in any given site. For the actual species pool it can be difficult and ar ...
... very difficult in practice to determine what species should be included in the regional, local and actual species pools. For example, it can be difficult to determine what portion of the species in a region could potentially persist in any given site. For the actual species pool it can be difficult and ar ...
The spatial and temporal components of functional connectivity in
... fertilizers or herbicides (Pedersen and Widgren 2011). The high species richness of European grasslands is thought to be the result of the gradual accumulation of plant species due to the historically large areas of habitat with a long management continuity (Eriksson 2013). Unfortunately, agricultur ...
... fertilizers or herbicides (Pedersen and Widgren 2011). The high species richness of European grasslands is thought to be the result of the gradual accumulation of plant species due to the historically large areas of habitat with a long management continuity (Eriksson 2013). Unfortunately, agricultur ...
Phenotypic and phylogenetic evidence for the role of food and
... expected under random assembly from the harbor-wide species pool. One hypothesis about the most important drivers of community assembly in one of our two habitat types (seagrass beds) comes from a recently completed mesocosm experiment, in which diversity in feeding traits promoted coexistence, and ...
... expected under random assembly from the harbor-wide species pool. One hypothesis about the most important drivers of community assembly in one of our two habitat types (seagrass beds) comes from a recently completed mesocosm experiment, in which diversity in feeding traits promoted coexistence, and ...
Directing Research to Reduce the Impacts of
... us greater understanding of the relative harm a new introduction may cause. Just as not all nonindigenous species have large effects, one invader may have large effects in some areas and negligible ones in others. For example, rats can be devastating to native birds on oceanic islands, but have far ...
... us greater understanding of the relative harm a new introduction may cause. Just as not all nonindigenous species have large effects, one invader may have large effects in some areas and negligible ones in others. For example, rats can be devastating to native birds on oceanic islands, but have far ...
Reconciliation ecology
Reconciliation ecology is the branch of ecology which studies ways to encourage biodiversity in human-dominated ecosystems. Michael Rosenzweig first articulated the concept in his book Win-Win Ecology, based on the theory that there is not enough area for all of earth’s biodiversity to be saved within designated nature preserves. Therefore, humans should increase biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. By managing for biodiversity in ways that do not decrease human utility of the system, it is a ""win-win"" situation for both human use and native biodiversity. The science is based in the ecological foundation of human land-use trends and species-area relationships. It has many benefits beyond protection of biodiversity, and there are numerous examples of it around the globe. Aspects of reconciliation ecology can already be found in management legislation, but there are challenges in both public acceptance and ecological success of reconciliation attempts.