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Allometric equations for estimating above and belowground biomass of Colophospermum mopane in Mozambique. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Lisboa SN, Macôo S, Sitoe AA.
europepmc   +1 more source

Optimizing biomass estimates of savanna woodland at different spatial scales in the Brazilian Cerrado: Re-evaluating allometric equations and environmental influences. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2018
Roitman I, Bustamante MMC, Haidar RF, Shimbo JZ, Abdala GC, Eiten G, Fagg CW, Felfili MC, Felfili JM, Jacobson TKB, Lindoso GS, Keller M, Lenza E, Miranda SC, Pinto JRR, Rodrigues AA, Delitti WBC, Roitman P, Sampaio JM.   +18 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Mammalian Osteoderm Ultrastructure in the Armored Acomys Spiny Mouse Tail

Small, EarlyView.
The ultrastructure of armored platelets – termed osteoderms – in the tail skin of Acomys cahirinus spiny mice is characterized using 2D and 3D microscopy methods. The imbricated structure is composed of calcium phosphate biomineral and has select structural elements that are bone‐like and tooth‐like in nature.
Joseph Deering, Malcolm Maden, Marc D. McKee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Movement and Space Use Patterns of the Beale's Eyed Turtle (Sacalia bealei) Suggest Sensitivity to Environmental Changes and Poaching 比氏眼斑龟 (Sacalia bealei) 的活动与空间利用模式揭示其对环境变化及盗猎的敏感性

Wildlife Letters, EarlyView.
Using radiotelemetry, we found that the movement and home range of the endangered Sacalia bealei varied significantly across reproductive classes and seasons, with males exhibiting greater movement than females during wet and mating seasons. The species exhibits strong aquatic dependence, favoring deep pools interspaced among riffle‐pool sequences ...
Wing Sing Chan, Jonathan J. Fong, Timothy C. Bonebrake, Yik‐Hei Sung   +3 more
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Small Sample Sizes Yield Biased Allometric Equations in Temperate Forests. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2015
Duncanson L, Rourke O, Dubayah R.
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Facilitating macrosystem biology with organismal‐scale airborne remote sensing: Challenges and opportunities

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Emergent ecosystem properties, such as population and trait distributions, biodiversity and energy and water fluxes, occur because of the dynamic interactions of individuals in their environment.
Sarah J. Graves, Ritesh Chowdhry, Meilun Zhou, Ira Harmon, Ben Weinstein, S. K. Morgan Ernest, Alina Zare, Ethan P. White, Stephanie A. Bohlman   +8 more
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Diet, phenology and body size shape nutrient release by songbirds

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Animals can dramatically alter ecosystem structure and function through the cycling and transport of nutrients in their waste. While birds are particularly capable of influencing nutrient cycles due to their high mobility, abundance, metabolism and functional diversity,
Linsey Chen, Alexander S. Flecker, Ethan S. Duvall   +2 more
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Integrating experimental and observational approaches facilitates scaling species interactions to biodiversity patterns

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract To investigate how niche and fitness differences determine the outcome of species interactions and shape local biodiversity patterns, research has typically focused on either simplified experimental systems that test specific mechanisms or observational studies where ...
Jared D. Huxley, William D. Bowman, Marko J. Spasojevic   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Life history attributes influencing metabolic variation in an estuarine fish

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Considering that energy availability and oxygen transport potential are limited in supplying metabolic requirements, all animals face trade‐offs between competing metabolic demands.
Elizabeth C. Hoots, Luis L. Kuchenmüller, Michael R. Skeeles, Timothy D. Clark   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Torpor‐assisted migration: Regular use of shallow torpor reduces rest‐phase energy expenditure for songbirds during migration

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Migrating songbirds regularly use shallow torpor (up to 98% of birds for some species) to save energy (up to 42%) during inactive periods. This Ruby‐crowned Kinglet Corthylio calendula that was captured after a spring snowstorm highlights the value of being able to save energy when encountering unfavourable conditions.
Ryan A. C. Leys, Lily Hou, Liam P. McGuire   +2 more
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