Learning Outcomes for Ecology Concepts and Applications 6e
... 2. Diagram the movements of salts and water between the surrounding environment and aquatic organisms that are isosmotic, hyperosmotic, and hypoosmotic. 3. Explain, using gradients in water potential, the movement of water from the soil, through a plant, and to the atmosphere. 6.2 Water Regulation o ...
... 2. Diagram the movements of salts and water between the surrounding environment and aquatic organisms that are isosmotic, hyperosmotic, and hypoosmotic. 3. Explain, using gradients in water potential, the movement of water from the soil, through a plant, and to the atmosphere. 6.2 Water Regulation o ...
The Distribution, Abundance And Ecological Impacts Of Invasive
... Table 3.10 Dry and wet season bird surveys.................................:................. 50 Table 3.1 IDry and wet season mammal surveys...............................................50 Table 3.12 Diversity and evenness indices in un-.invaded and invaded areas................................... ...
... Table 3.10 Dry and wet season bird surveys.................................:................. 50 Table 3.1 IDry and wet season mammal surveys...............................................50 Table 3.12 Diversity and evenness indices in un-.invaded and invaded areas................................... ...
The American Alligator: An Indicator Species for Everglades
... The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan’s “decompartmentalization” project (Decomp) aims to restore sheet flow by removing barriers such as canals, levees, and roads. One of Decomp’s short-term objectives is to eliminate harmful effects of deep-water canals on fish populations. A long-term obj ...
... The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan’s “decompartmentalization” project (Decomp) aims to restore sheet flow by removing barriers such as canals, levees, and roads. One of Decomp’s short-term objectives is to eliminate harmful effects of deep-water canals on fish populations. A long-term obj ...
Determinants of Species Richness in the Park Grass Experiment
... and the lime treatments are confounded with spatial location. Of course, the experiment was designed before modern statistical ideas about replication and randomization had been developed following the pioneering studies of R. A. Fisher at Rothamsted. The size of the plots (1100 m2) goes some way to ...
... and the lime treatments are confounded with spatial location. Of course, the experiment was designed before modern statistical ideas about replication and randomization had been developed following the pioneering studies of R. A. Fisher at Rothamsted. The size of the plots (1100 m2) goes some way to ...
Ecological fidelity of functional traits based on species presence
... living or dead) to species lists and their associated functional ecological attributes. As part of this work, we also evaluate the relationships between body size and functional ecology and test how body size affects the biological data recorded by death assemblages. The Amboseli Mammal Community.—A ...
... living or dead) to species lists and their associated functional ecological attributes. As part of this work, we also evaluate the relationships between body size and functional ecology and test how body size affects the biological data recorded by death assemblages. The Amboseli Mammal Community.—A ...
A New Model for Global Conservation
... scientists together with representatives from local communities, often for the first time, and helps them develop a comprehensive strategy that outlines the necessary actions. With a clear strategy in place, the Fund enables local community associations, NGOs, private businesses and other civil soci ...
... scientists together with representatives from local communities, often for the first time, and helps them develop a comprehensive strategy that outlines the necessary actions. With a clear strategy in place, the Fund enables local community associations, NGOs, private businesses and other civil soci ...
Investigations of species richness effects on ecosystem functioning
... potentially large, negative effects of species loss on the function of ecosystems around the world. In the beginning of the 1990’s a more objective criterion for species conservation was introduced. If one could measure the effect of losing species by investigating any change in the function of ecos ...
... potentially large, negative effects of species loss on the function of ecosystems around the world. In the beginning of the 1990’s a more objective criterion for species conservation was introduced. If one could measure the effect of losing species by investigating any change in the function of ecos ...
Variable elements of metacommunity structure across an aquatic
... the four prevailing paradigms, which emphasise the underlying processes shaping metacommunities: mass effects, species sorting, patch dynamics and neutral theory (Leibold et al. 2004; Holyoak et al. 2005). However, neutral and niche processes operate in concert (Thompson and Townsend 2006), and rath ...
... the four prevailing paradigms, which emphasise the underlying processes shaping metacommunities: mass effects, species sorting, patch dynamics and neutral theory (Leibold et al. 2004; Holyoak et al. 2005). However, neutral and niche processes operate in concert (Thompson and Townsend 2006), and rath ...
The niche, biogeography and species interactions
... In this paper, I review the relevance of the niche to biogeography, and what biogeography may tell us about the niche. The niche is defined as the combination of abiotic and biotic conditions where a species can persist. I argue that most biogeographic patterns are created by niche differences over ...
... In this paper, I review the relevance of the niche to biogeography, and what biogeography may tell us about the niche. The niche is defined as the combination of abiotic and biotic conditions where a species can persist. I argue that most biogeographic patterns are created by niche differences over ...
ap biology summer assignment 2009-2010
... Purpose: This assignment will allow students to become familiar in utilizing a collegelevel text to begin their study of Advanced Placement Biology. By completing this unit, we will be able to move forward quickly in order to complete the necessary curriculum by the May 14, 2012 AP Biology testing d ...
... Purpose: This assignment will allow students to become familiar in utilizing a collegelevel text to begin their study of Advanced Placement Biology. By completing this unit, we will be able to move forward quickly in order to complete the necessary curriculum by the May 14, 2012 AP Biology testing d ...
Nature Conservation Service: Biodiversity Conservation Appraisal
... The challenge of demonstrating achievements is made more complex by insufficient knowledge of ecosystems, taxa and related processes, and how systems respond to disturbances. In conventional conservation and land management practices, and in the absence of appropriate knowledge and management tools, ...
... The challenge of demonstrating achievements is made more complex by insufficient knowledge of ecosystems, taxa and related processes, and how systems respond to disturbances. In conventional conservation and land management practices, and in the absence of appropriate knowledge and management tools, ...
Sabino Creek Important Bird Area
... relatively uncommon species in Arizona, spends the winter within the Sabino and Bear Creeks IBA. See Appendix A for the “listed” species by agencies and organizations that occur within this IBA. In Section V we discuss some of these bird species and how they can benefit from riparian habitat mainten ...
... relatively uncommon species in Arizona, spends the winter within the Sabino and Bear Creeks IBA. See Appendix A for the “listed” species by agencies and organizations that occur within this IBA. In Section V we discuss some of these bird species and how they can benefit from riparian habitat mainten ...
i.e. Mayfield and Levine 2010
... both niche and competitive ability differences are manifestations of trait value differences between species, which may or may not have phylogenetic signal. Furthermore, how these traits influence coexistence depends on their interaction with the factors limiting growth in the environment. The niche ...
... both niche and competitive ability differences are manifestations of trait value differences between species, which may or may not have phylogenetic signal. Furthermore, how these traits influence coexistence depends on their interaction with the factors limiting growth in the environment. The niche ...
Mt Gibson Endangered Wildlife Restoration Project
... mammal fauna. To illustrate the rate of faunal attrition in the region, we have taken a ‘look back in time’ to piece together a picture of the original mammal community at Mt Gibson. An extensive search was carried out for sub-fossil remains (bones, regurgitated owl pellets, etc) in caves, hollow tr ...
... mammal fauna. To illustrate the rate of faunal attrition in the region, we have taken a ‘look back in time’ to piece together a picture of the original mammal community at Mt Gibson. An extensive search was carried out for sub-fossil remains (bones, regurgitated owl pellets, etc) in caves, hollow tr ...
The Economic and Social Aspects of Biodiversity Benefits and Costs
... retain a value for hunting or a collection of wild food (e.g. fungi). In addition, many forests, natural or commercial, are important for human utility, as amenities for recreation and habitats for wildlife. As in agriculture, these forest ecosystem services are threatened by the same mix of intensi ...
... retain a value for hunting or a collection of wild food (e.g. fungi). In addition, many forests, natural or commercial, are important for human utility, as amenities for recreation and habitats for wildlife. As in agriculture, these forest ecosystem services are threatened by the same mix of intensi ...
The 2005 Vermont Acid Lake Biomonitoring Program Water Quality Division Heather Pembrook (
... Chironominae and Tanypodinae, inhabit lentic warm water systems and have adapted to a large range of aquatic environments, such as low pH and reduced oxygen conditions that other insects cannot. Because they are free swimmers, they do not need the substrate that other groups rely on for shelter and ...
... Chironominae and Tanypodinae, inhabit lentic warm water systems and have adapted to a large range of aquatic environments, such as low pH and reduced oxygen conditions that other insects cannot. Because they are free swimmers, they do not need the substrate that other groups rely on for shelter and ...
Observations On Environmental Change in South Africa
... will be investing in satellites as well as supporting infrastructure that will constitute a stronger earth observation system. Coupled to these efforts are a range of other initiatives, under the umbrella of the Global Change Grand Challenge, which will support analysis and research on the basis of ...
... will be investing in satellites as well as supporting infrastructure that will constitute a stronger earth observation system. Coupled to these efforts are a range of other initiatives, under the umbrella of the Global Change Grand Challenge, which will support analysis and research on the basis of ...
Heath Goanna - naturalresources.sa.gov.au
... Three large goanna species occur in south-eastern South Australia; the Heath Goanna, Sand Goanna and Lace Monitor. The Heath Goanna and Sand Goanna are similar in size and patterning and can be easily confused. The Lace Monitor is larger, easier to distinguish from the other species and has a more r ...
... Three large goanna species occur in south-eastern South Australia; the Heath Goanna, Sand Goanna and Lace Monitor. The Heath Goanna and Sand Goanna are similar in size and patterning and can be easily confused. The Lace Monitor is larger, easier to distinguish from the other species and has a more r ...
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.