ACTIVE TECTONIC AND VOLCANIC MOUNTAIN BUILDING AS
... and volcanic mountain building in late Neogene time. Tropical mountain building, in turn, leads to highland “cloud forest” microclimates with increased rainfall, lower diurnal temperatures, and diverse microclimates. I have previously emphasized how the geologically recent growth of mountains has be ...
... and volcanic mountain building in late Neogene time. Tropical mountain building, in turn, leads to highland “cloud forest” microclimates with increased rainfall, lower diurnal temperatures, and diverse microclimates. I have previously emphasized how the geologically recent growth of mountains has be ...
Diversity meets decomposition
... in the fossil record has resulted in an estimated recent acceleration of species extinction rates 100–1000 times above background rates [78]. Similar quantitative estimates for microbes and arthropods are not possible. This notwithstanding, there is ample evidence that human activities profoundly af ...
... in the fossil record has resulted in an estimated recent acceleration of species extinction rates 100–1000 times above background rates [78]. Similar quantitative estimates for microbes and arthropods are not possible. This notwithstanding, there is ample evidence that human activities profoundly af ...
radiocesium in plants of forest ecosystems
... vertical and horizontal patterns of radioactivity in soils due to interception, resuspension, wash-off, litter fall etc. The behaviour of radiocesium in different horizons of forest soils is discussed. The paper summarizes the main uptake mechanisms in fungi, lichens, bryophytes and higher plants, a ...
... vertical and horizontal patterns of radioactivity in soils due to interception, resuspension, wash-off, litter fall etc. The behaviour of radiocesium in different horizons of forest soils is discussed. The paper summarizes the main uptake mechanisms in fungi, lichens, bryophytes and higher plants, a ...
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... C4 plants are directly affected by all major global change parameters, often in a manner that is distinct from that of C3 plants. Rising CO2 generally stimulates C3 photosynthesis more than C4 , but C4 species still exhibit positive responses, particularly at elevated temperature and arid conditions ...
... C4 plants are directly affected by all major global change parameters, often in a manner that is distinct from that of C3 plants. Rising CO2 generally stimulates C3 photosynthesis more than C4 , but C4 species still exhibit positive responses, particularly at elevated temperature and arid conditions ...
The tortoise and the hare: ecology of angiosperm
... angiosperms makes possible rapid growth and expansion of leaves through efficient supply of water. In addition the support provided by the organized system of major veins permits a much greater diversity of leaf shapes and sizes and greater leaf area per unit carbon expended than those seen in gymno ...
... angiosperms makes possible rapid growth and expansion of leaves through efficient supply of water. In addition the support provided by the organized system of major veins permits a much greater diversity of leaf shapes and sizes and greater leaf area per unit carbon expended than those seen in gymno ...
The Distribution And Diversity Of Land Snails In Shimba Hills
... molluscs by absorbing dissolved calcium carbonate through their moist skins, or from the upper layers of the soil, or by rasping large rocks or cement. ...
... molluscs by absorbing dissolved calcium carbonate through their moist skins, or from the upper layers of the soil, or by rasping large rocks or cement. ...
Soil and vegetation nutrient response to bison carcasses in Białowie
... tundra, ungulate carcass sites remained disturbed patches for several years, supporting different vegetation than the surroundings. In grassland ecosystems N availability frequently limits plant productivity (Towne 2000), whereas in the arctic nutrient cycling is severely slowed by low temperatures, ...
... tundra, ungulate carcass sites remained disturbed patches for several years, supporting different vegetation than the surroundings. In grassland ecosystems N availability frequently limits plant productivity (Towne 2000), whereas in the arctic nutrient cycling is severely slowed by low temperatures, ...
(Frostweed, Asteraceae) not found in grasslands?
... crassifolia (cedar elm) and Juniperus ashei (ash juniper), usually on deeper soils in some of these communities (Gagliardi and Van Auken 2010). Its common name comes from ice crystals that surround the stem usually after the first freeze (Figure 1D). Verbesina virginica can form mono-specific commun ...
... crassifolia (cedar elm) and Juniperus ashei (ash juniper), usually on deeper soils in some of these communities (Gagliardi and Van Auken 2010). Its common name comes from ice crystals that surround the stem usually after the first freeze (Figure 1D). Verbesina virginica can form mono-specific commun ...
Rainforest and related scrub - Department of Primary Industries
... (Athrotaxis cupressoides). Coastal rainforest (RCO) is distinguished floristically by the dominance of Atherosperma moschatum and/or Eucryphia lucida, the paucity of Nothofagus cunninghamii, its low altitude, and its proximity to the coast. Nothofagus–Phyllocladus short rainforest (RMS) occurs at hi ...
... (Athrotaxis cupressoides). Coastal rainforest (RCO) is distinguished floristically by the dominance of Atherosperma moschatum and/or Eucryphia lucida, the paucity of Nothofagus cunninghamii, its low altitude, and its proximity to the coast. Nothofagus–Phyllocladus short rainforest (RMS) occurs at hi ...
Non-native invasive earthworms as agents of change in northern temperate forests REVIEWS
... exotic species invasions in forests and other ecosystems has been on aboveground invaders, which are the most apparent. However, belowground invasions may be equally widespread and may become better known as more ecologists begin to recognize the importance of links between aboveground and belowgrou ...
... exotic species invasions in forests and other ecosystems has been on aboveground invaders, which are the most apparent. However, belowground invasions may be equally widespread and may become better known as more ecologists begin to recognize the importance of links between aboveground and belowgrou ...
Primate assemblage structure in amazonian flooded and
... habitats, others are primarily or entirely restricted to particular vegetation types. However, the main determinants of the considerable variation in primate species richness between sites are currently under debate [Eeley & Lawes, 1999; Peres & Janson, 1999]. Peres [1997a] found that on a local sca ...
... habitats, others are primarily or entirely restricted to particular vegetation types. However, the main determinants of the considerable variation in primate species richness between sites are currently under debate [Eeley & Lawes, 1999; Peres & Janson, 1999]. Peres [1997a] found that on a local sca ...
An important element of the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement
... management planning and stewardship since the third five-yearly review reporting period (2007 – 2012). The Forest Practices Authority released the Resource guide for managing cultural heritage in wood production forests in 2012, and the more recent Procedures for Managing Aboriginal Cultural Heritag ...
... management planning and stewardship since the third five-yearly review reporting period (2007 – 2012). The Forest Practices Authority released the Resource guide for managing cultural heritage in wood production forests in 2012, and the more recent Procedures for Managing Aboriginal Cultural Heritag ...
The fate of Amazonian forest fragments: A 32-year
... elevation) but dissected by numerous stream gullies. The heavily weathered, nutrient-poor soils of the study area are typical of large expanses of the Amazon Basin. Rainfall ranges from 1900 to 3500 mm annually with a moderately strong dry season from June to October. The forest canopy is 30–37 m ta ...
... elevation) but dissected by numerous stream gullies. The heavily weathered, nutrient-poor soils of the study area are typical of large expanses of the Amazon Basin. Rainfall ranges from 1900 to 3500 mm annually with a moderately strong dry season from June to October. The forest canopy is 30–37 m ta ...
... There are about 30 species of planktonic Foraminifera living in the world oceans, and they can be grouped into three major distributional zones - a warm-water belt between approximately 40" N and 40" S Latitudes, which divides the northern cold-water region from its southern counterpart. The bipolar ...
pptx
... integration of natural history, DNA barcoding, morphology, and collections. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105:12359-12364. Burns, J.M., Janzen, D.H., Hajibabaei,M., Hallwachs,W., and Hebert, P.D.N. 2008. DNA and cryptic species of skipper butterflies in the genus Perichares in Area ...
... integration of natural history, DNA barcoding, morphology, and collections. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105:12359-12364. Burns, J.M., Janzen, D.H., Hajibabaei,M., Hallwachs,W., and Hebert, P.D.N. 2008. DNA and cryptic species of skipper butterflies in the genus Perichares in Area ...
Link - University of Minnesota Duluth
... spreading in ‘‘defense free space’’, causing extensive mortality of hosts that are inherently susceptible, perhaps due to their lack of coevolutionary history with the invader. These disturbances have altered the dynamics of canopy gaps, coarse woody debris, biogeochemical cycling, and ecological in ...
... spreading in ‘‘defense free space’’, causing extensive mortality of hosts that are inherently susceptible, perhaps due to their lack of coevolutionary history with the invader. These disturbances have altered the dynamics of canopy gaps, coarse woody debris, biogeochemical cycling, and ecological in ...
Sciuridae density and impacts of forest disturbance in the Sabangau
... 1.1.1 Biodiversity Southeast Asia is known today for its long history of colonization and sea trading as well as its rapidly expanding population and economy, but despite widespread human impacts and exploitation, the region still supports a high natural biodiversity for both flora and fauna. The re ...
... 1.1.1 Biodiversity Southeast Asia is known today for its long history of colonization and sea trading as well as its rapidly expanding population and economy, but despite widespread human impacts and exploitation, the region still supports a high natural biodiversity for both flora and fauna. The re ...
Laufer et al_Use of
... of FLONA at a height of 20 m above the water line (estimated visually from the boat at a perpendicular distance of 12 m). This individual was climbing a canopy tree and after 8 min of observation disappeared into the dense canopy vegetation. As far as we are aware this study is the first to provide ...
... of FLONA at a height of 20 m above the water line (estimated visually from the boat at a perpendicular distance of 12 m). This individual was climbing a canopy tree and after 8 min of observation disappeared into the dense canopy vegetation. As far as we are aware this study is the first to provide ...
Life and transport in soil inner spaces
... Soil and early civilizations • The importance of soil to mankind is reflected in the language; in Hebrew Adama=soil the origin of Adam’s name (and creation) and Human f d ’ ( d ) d h has its roots in soil Humus (organic matter) • Early Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus civil ...
... Soil and early civilizations • The importance of soil to mankind is reflected in the language; in Hebrew Adama=soil the origin of Adam’s name (and creation) and Human f d ’ ( d ) d h has its roots in soil Humus (organic matter) • Early Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus civil ...
A guide to the Matemateaonga Ecological District
... PART TWO: target ecosystems Geology, climate, soils and landscape At 223,400 hectares, the Matemateaonga Ecological District is the largest ecological district in the North Island of New Zealand. The district lies largely in the Wanganui Sedimentary Basin, and unlike other ecological districts in t ...
... PART TWO: target ecosystems Geology, climate, soils and landscape At 223,400 hectares, the Matemateaonga Ecological District is the largest ecological district in the North Island of New Zealand. The district lies largely in the Wanganui Sedimentary Basin, and unlike other ecological districts in t ...
An Historical Phytogeography of the High Andean Flora*
... rate is considered to be about .65C/100 m rise in elevation. However, in practice, the rate is often not linear and it can vary from place to place. For example, in the north central Andes of Peru and Ecuador, the lapse rate between sea level and 1000 m is about normal. From 1000 to 2500 m, the rat ...
... rate is considered to be about .65C/100 m rise in elevation. However, in practice, the rate is often not linear and it can vary from place to place. For example, in the north central Andes of Peru and Ecuador, the lapse rate between sea level and 1000 m is about normal. From 1000 to 2500 m, the rat ...
southern Yunnan, China - Universität Hohenheim
... causes and intensity of deforestation, the activities are leaving landscapes of habitat patches, which may include agricultural land, plantations, and various stages of natural succession leading to secondary forests. Such habitats may represent a matrix separating relativel ...
... causes and intensity of deforestation, the activities are leaving landscapes of habitat patches, which may include agricultural land, plantations, and various stages of natural succession leading to secondary forests. Such habitats may represent a matrix separating relativel ...
RE Fact Sheet_12.8.21.indd
... (Aristolochia spp.). These aggressively competitive vines smother plants and form dense clumps that exclude native plants. Dense clumps of Lantana can also form in canopy gaps and on edges. The introduced pasture grass Green Panic (Megathyrsus maximus) is a prolific seed regenerator which establishe ...
... (Aristolochia spp.). These aggressively competitive vines smother plants and form dense clumps that exclude native plants. Dense clumps of Lantana can also form in canopy gaps and on edges. The introduced pasture grass Green Panic (Megathyrsus maximus) is a prolific seed regenerator which establishe ...
The role of forest structure, fragment size and corridors in
... Grelle, 2003). Some of the species that are found mainly on the canopy as well as some of those that occupy the ground level decrease in abundance, while those found predominantly on the understory increase in abundance, in more disturbed or younger forest, where the understory is denser and the can ...
... Grelle, 2003). Some of the species that are found mainly on the canopy as well as some of those that occupy the ground level decrease in abundance, while those found predominantly on the understory increase in abundance, in more disturbed or younger forest, where the understory is denser and the can ...
Seedling emergence and survival in Cinnamomum tamala under
... the flowers and fruits can be seen on the same time during April - May. Ripe fruits are dark purple in color and contain single seed. The seeds are primarily dispersed by frugivorous birds, which feed on them for the nutritious pulp and egest the seeds intact. In addition, strong winds, hail storms ...
... the flowers and fruits can be seen on the same time during April - May. Ripe fruits are dark purple in color and contain single seed. The seeds are primarily dispersed by frugivorous birds, which feed on them for the nutritious pulp and egest the seeds intact. In addition, strong winds, hail storms ...
Tropical rainforest
A tropical rainforest is a biome type that occurs roughly within the latitudes 28 degrees north or south of the equator (in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn). This ecosystem experiences high average temperatures and a significant amount of rainfall. These rainforests can be found in Asia; Australia; Africa; South America; Central America; the U.S. of Florida and Hawaii; as well as Mexico and on many of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean islands. Within the World Wildlife Fund's biome classification, tropical rainforests are a type of tropical wet forest (or tropical moist broadleaf forest) and may also be referred to as lowland equatorial evergreen rainforest.