Results 81 to 90 of about 1,629 (192)
Spatial and temporal patterns of carabid activity-density in cereals do not explain levels of predation on weed seeds [PDF]
Seed predation is an important component of seed mortality of weeds in agro-ecosystems, but the agronomic use and management of this natural weed suppression is hampered by a lack of insight in the underlying ecological processes.
Saska, P. +3 more
core +3 more sources
Do functional traits improve prediction of predation rates for a disparate group of aphid predators? [PDF]
, 2008 Aphid predators are a systematically disparate group of arthropods united on the basis that they consume aphids as part of their diet. In Europe, this group includes Araneae, Opiliones, Heteroptera, chrysopids, Forficulina, syrphid larvae, carabids ...
A. Mead +13 more
core +1 more source
Ecosphere, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2025.Abstract Variation in insect herbivory can drive variation in plant fitness and population dynamics. However, our ability to predict the ecological contexts in which insect herbivores will reduce plant fitness or population growth is limited. In theory, populations at the periphery of a plant species' biogeographic range are expected to experience ...
F. Leland Russell +2 more
wiley +1 more source
How to Test for Seed Mucilage to Examine an Age‐Old Question: A Response to Ladwig and Lucas (2024)
Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2025.ABSTRACT Traits of seeds are far less‐studied than those of vegetative plants, despite the importance of this stage in a plant's life cycle. Much research has demonstrated the importance of certain aspects of seed phenotype, including both chemical and physical traits, to survival in the face of biotic and abiotic selective pressures.
E. F. LoPresti +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Seed Predation on Slickspot Peppergrass by the Owyhee Harvester Ant [PDF]
, 2009 (1) Seed predation can significantly restrict the reproductive output and individual fitness of plants, particular those plants that are rare or endangered. In some cases the total seed loss can reach 100%.
White, Joshua P.
core +1 more source
ZooKeys, 2011 ‘Carabidologists do it all’ (Niemelä 1996a) is a phrase with which most European carabidologists are familiar. Indeed, during the last half a century, professional and amateur entomologists have contributed enormously to our ...
D. Johan Kotze +19 more
doaj +1 more source
Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, 2007 We studied the osmoregulatory responses of the granivore Zonotrichia capensis, acclimated to high- and low-protein diets as well as two levels of water intake. We tested whether Z. capensis has the ability to modify the proportion of nitrogenous waste in
PATRICIA ALDEA, PABLO SABAT
doaj
Competition Along Elevational Gradients: A Resource Battle Between Rodents and Ants [PDF]
, 2013 Understanding competitive interactions for resources within an ecological community is fundamental for understanding the life histories of organisms in that community.
Ramos, Daniella
core +2 more sources
Efficacy of Plastic Mesh Tubes in Reducing Herbivory Damage by the Invasive Nutria (Myocastor coypus) in an Urban Restoration Site [PDF]
, 2014 The restoration of stream corridors is becoming an increasingly important component of urban landscape planning, and the high cost of these projects necessitates the need to understand and address potential ecological obstacles to project success.
Carter, Jacoby +3 more
core +2 more sources
Biogeografia dels genères de formigues dispersants de llavors [PDF]
, 1997 Es presenta el llistat actualitzat dels gèneres de formigues amb espècies que han estat citades com a dispersants de llavors de plantes mirmecòcores. Des de 1895 a l'actualitat han estat citades unes 200 espècies de formigues de 47 gèneres diferents com ...
Espadaler, Xavier +1 more
core