The fusion of behavioral ecology and ecology
... lives in a hollow domatium in the branch of a tree, eating the honeydew of scale insects that feed off the tree, and defending the tree from herbivores. The ant colony’s growth determines its behavior, especially the behavior involved in patrolling the tree and attacking herbivores. The effectivenes ...
... lives in a hollow domatium in the branch of a tree, eating the honeydew of scale insects that feed off the tree, and defending the tree from herbivores. The ant colony’s growth determines its behavior, especially the behavior involved in patrolling the tree and attacking herbivores. The effectivenes ...
Conservation of Marine Biodiversity
... Figure 3. Design guidelines for marine protected area networks based on connectivity and achieving optimal outcomes for recruitment benefits inside (green line) and outside (blue line) boundaries. (a) Individual reserve size. (b) Number of reserves. (c) Total reserve area (as percentage of total hab ...
... Figure 3. Design guidelines for marine protected area networks based on connectivity and achieving optimal outcomes for recruitment benefits inside (green line) and outside (blue line) boundaries. (a) Individual reserve size. (b) Number of reserves. (c) Total reserve area (as percentage of total hab ...
Chap 5 APES
... effect on the forest Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings ...
... effect on the forest Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings ...
CP EIR 01 - City of Redwood City
... Within the plan area, ruderal vegetation is present along the sides of roads, buildings, and near industrial areas. Ruderal vegetation is an assemblage of plants, often a mixture of both native and non-native weed species that thrive in waste areas, heavily grazed pastures, cultivated and fallow fie ...
... Within the plan area, ruderal vegetation is present along the sides of roads, buildings, and near industrial areas. Ruderal vegetation is an assemblage of plants, often a mixture of both native and non-native weed species that thrive in waste areas, heavily grazed pastures, cultivated and fallow fie ...
Name: _____ Period: ______ Date: ________ EHS Pond
... Habitat loss and fragmentation might be particularly important for bird populations. While evidence has mounted for habitat loss and fragmentation affecting bird populations using other habitats, evidence for effects on wetland birds is limited. Most research in wetlands has been inconclusive becaus ...
... Habitat loss and fragmentation might be particularly important for bird populations. While evidence has mounted for habitat loss and fragmentation affecting bird populations using other habitats, evidence for effects on wetland birds is limited. Most research in wetlands has been inconclusive becaus ...
188 - UConn
... world’s human population lives in mountainous environs (Meybeck et al. 2001). Mountains supply water and make possible the production of hydroelectric power for approximately half of humankind (Messerli and Ives 1997, Viviroli et al. 2003). Consequently they are sometimes referred to as the world’s ...
... world’s human population lives in mountainous environs (Meybeck et al. 2001). Mountains supply water and make possible the production of hydroelectric power for approximately half of humankind (Messerli and Ives 1997, Viviroli et al. 2003). Consequently they are sometimes referred to as the world’s ...
2001japplecol
... In this study, we investigated whether susceptibility to natural enemies is lower in exotics than in natives, as predicted by both the predator filter and predator escape hypotheses. We chose to focus on fungal seed pathogens because of their presumed importance; elsewhere, we have considered verteb ...
... In this study, we investigated whether susceptibility to natural enemies is lower in exotics than in natives, as predicted by both the predator filter and predator escape hypotheses. We chose to focus on fungal seed pathogens because of their presumed importance; elsewhere, we have considered verteb ...
The introduction of alien mammals into the broader Western and
... Government.” This presumably reflects concerns about crop damage in fruit orchards. In addition, its presence in an area is a function of the availability of suitable habitat, such as pine plantations. These can be removed to make way for other landuses, leading to a local collapse of the squirrel p ...
... Government.” This presumably reflects concerns about crop damage in fruit orchards. In addition, its presence in an area is a function of the availability of suitable habitat, such as pine plantations. These can be removed to make way for other landuses, leading to a local collapse of the squirrel p ...
Bio 101 Intro to Ecology
... each other, without sharp boundaries The area of intergradation, called an ecotone, may be wide or narrow Vertical layering is an important feature of terrestrial biomes, and in a forest it might consist of an upper canopy, low-tree layer, shrub understory, ground layer of herbaceous plants, forest ...
... each other, without sharp boundaries The area of intergradation, called an ecotone, may be wide or narrow Vertical layering is an important feature of terrestrial biomes, and in a forest it might consist of an upper canopy, low-tree layer, shrub understory, ground layer of herbaceous plants, forest ...
1 Stresses and Threats to Natural Resources of Michigan Lakes
... Conservation Guidelines for Michigan Lakes exotic species by barrier removal, overfishing, dam construction across tributaries, deforestation of the landscape, artificial drainage, wetland losses, nutrient pollution, and chemical pollution. These were coupled with lack of inter-jurisdictional resou ...
... Conservation Guidelines for Michigan Lakes exotic species by barrier removal, overfishing, dam construction across tributaries, deforestation of the landscape, artificial drainage, wetland losses, nutrient pollution, and chemical pollution. These were coupled with lack of inter-jurisdictional resou ...
NotesChapter7
... Population extinction is certain if, in the long term, the mortality rate is higher than the birth rate (Barbault & Sastrapradja 1995) in the absence of migration. If migration is present, extinction is certain if, in the long term, the combined death and emigration rates exceed the combined birth ...
... Population extinction is certain if, in the long term, the mortality rate is higher than the birth rate (Barbault & Sastrapradja 1995) in the absence of migration. If migration is present, extinction is certain if, in the long term, the combined death and emigration rates exceed the combined birth ...
Impact of farm size and topography on plant and
... In order to test both the main effects of farm size and slope and their interaction on grassland biodiversity, we applied a balanced and orthogonal sampling design. Based on official data of the Agriculture Department of the Province of Trento, we brought together information on farm structure and m ...
... In order to test both the main effects of farm size and slope and their interaction on grassland biodiversity, we applied a balanced and orthogonal sampling design. Based on official data of the Agriculture Department of the Province of Trento, we brought together information on farm structure and m ...
Morphology and Niche Partitioning of Fish Assemblage in the Tonle
... been duly acknowledged, and that no portion of this research has been submitted for grading at The School for Field Studies or Hollins University. ...
... been duly acknowledged, and that no portion of this research has been submitted for grading at The School for Field Studies or Hollins University. ...
Taking fungi into account in biodiversity conservation
... services. Like other multicellular organisms, fungi provide all of these (Pringle et al. 2011), ...
... services. Like other multicellular organisms, fungi provide all of these (Pringle et al. 2011), ...
Biodiversity and the functioning of seagrass ecosystems
... biogenic habitat (Watling & Norse 1998, Thrush & Dayton 2002). These impacts, along with pollution, have caused major changes in abundance, species composition, and structure of marine communities, including regional and even global extinctions (Carlton et al. 1999, Jackson et al. 2001). Of the seve ...
... biogenic habitat (Watling & Norse 1998, Thrush & Dayton 2002). These impacts, along with pollution, have caused major changes in abundance, species composition, and structure of marine communities, including regional and even global extinctions (Carlton et al. 1999, Jackson et al. 2001). Of the seve ...
Bioenergy and Wildlife: Threats and Opportunities for Grassland Conservation
... consequences of policy or shifts in market forces. Although biofuel in the form of ethanol is the current focus of bioenergy production in the United States, we use the more inclusive term “bioenergy” to include all useful forms of energy that can be extracted from biological crops, residues, or was ...
... consequences of policy or shifts in market forces. Although biofuel in the form of ethanol is the current focus of bioenergy production in the United States, we use the more inclusive term “bioenergy” to include all useful forms of energy that can be extracted from biological crops, residues, or was ...
Feral Animals of Tasmania - Department of Primary Industries, Parks
... feral cat and rabbit, may have a significant impact on the environment but are widespread, numerous and impossible to eradicate from Tasmania due to social, financial or technological constraints. However, they can be eradicated from off-shore islands, and efforts can be made to limit or exclude the ...
... feral cat and rabbit, may have a significant impact on the environment but are widespread, numerous and impossible to eradicate from Tasmania due to social, financial or technological constraints. However, they can be eradicated from off-shore islands, and efforts can be made to limit or exclude the ...
Nature of Science and Ecology Jeopardy
... stems instead of leaves to store water because they are found in a desert biome. This is an example of a (an)? A. Limiting factor B. Biome C. Adaptation D. Density Dependent Factor ...
... stems instead of leaves to store water because they are found in a desert biome. This is an example of a (an)? A. Limiting factor B. Biome C. Adaptation D. Density Dependent Factor ...
Vascular plants in modern agricultural landscapes of SE Norway
... 2005). After World War II the Norwegian authorities have encouraged farmers to change from farming involving domestic animals to production of grain in those parts of the country where the natural conditions make this possible. This is especially relevant for the south-eastern part of Norway and has ...
... 2005). After World War II the Norwegian authorities have encouraged farmers to change from farming involving domestic animals to production of grain in those parts of the country where the natural conditions make this possible. This is especially relevant for the south-eastern part of Norway and has ...
Drakes Estero Action Alert
... We hope members take advantage of the public processes available to comment on the lands and resources that you are concerned about. Many parts of the country do not have environmental review. In this The Clapper Rail, we try to present our view, the view to protect the birds that we all enjoy and t ...
... We hope members take advantage of the public processes available to comment on the lands and resources that you are concerned about. Many parts of the country do not have environmental review. In this The Clapper Rail, we try to present our view, the view to protect the birds that we all enjoy and t ...
Hippocampus reidi (Longsnout Seahorse)
... HABITAT AND ACTIVITY. Seahorses are marine animals found primarily in coastal areas (Foster and Vincent, 2004) and typically live sedentary lives (Vincent and Sadler, 1995) with small home ranges between 6-20m2 (Rosa et al., 2002). This seahorse uses its muscular, prehensile tail to anchor itself by ...
... HABITAT AND ACTIVITY. Seahorses are marine animals found primarily in coastal areas (Foster and Vincent, 2004) and typically live sedentary lives (Vincent and Sadler, 1995) with small home ranges between 6-20m2 (Rosa et al., 2002). This seahorse uses its muscular, prehensile tail to anchor itself by ...
3.2.1 Fragmentation metrics - Food and Agriculture Organization of
... changes in seed dispersal and regeneration. Even species that persist do so in smaller populations, which may be vulnerable to other ecological changes such as disease, predation, or Allee effects (i.e., reduced breeding because of low population density). Rare species and those that normally occur ...
... changes in seed dispersal and regeneration. Even species that persist do so in smaller populations, which may be vulnerable to other ecological changes such as disease, predation, or Allee effects (i.e., reduced breeding because of low population density). Rare species and those that normally occur ...
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.