7 datasets found for "Habitat"
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Federal
Long-term resource variation and group size: A large-sample field test of the Resource Dispersion Hypothesis
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The Resource Dispersion Hypothesis (RDH) proposes a mechanism for the passive formation of social groups where resources are dispersed, even in the absence... -
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The effects of weather on fungal abundance and richness among 25 communities in the Intermountain West
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Because moisture and temperature influence the growth of fungi, characterizing weather conditions favorable for fungi may be used to predict the abundance... -
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Effects of microcosm scaling and food resources on growth and survival of larval
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background We used a simple experimental design to test for the effects of microcosm scaling on the growth and survival of the mosquito, Culex pipiens. Microcosm and... -
Federal
Phylogenetic relationships and taxonomic position of
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Little is known about phytoplankton communities inhabiting low pH environments such as volcanic and geothermal sites or acidic waters. Only specialised... -
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Richness of Colchic vegetation: comparison between refugia of south-western and East Asia
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The Colchis is one of the species-rich refugia and a centre of biological diversity in western Eurasia. We analysed patterns of richness, endemism and... -
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Advantages of larval control for African malaria vectors: Low mobility and behavioural responsiveness of immature mosquito stages allow high effective coverage
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Based on sensitivity analysis of the MacDonald-Ross model, it has long been argued that the best way to reduce malaria transmission is to target adult... -
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The role of soil factors and leaf protein in the utilization of mopane plants by elephants in northern Botswana
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Mopane (Colophospermum mopane) plants form monotypic woodlands that cover extensive areas in northern Botswana. Mopane is also a principal food item in the...
7 datasets found for "Habitat"