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Fir-dominated forests in Bavaria, Germany [PDF]

, 2005
The map of “Regional natural forest composition by main tree species” (WALENTOWSKI et al. 2001) depicts Bavaria as a region largely predominated by the European beech (Fagus sylvatica).
Fischer, Michael, Seitz, Rudolf, Walentowski, Helge   +2 more
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Home range and habitat use by Kemp's Ridley turtles in West-Central Florida [PDF]

, 2003
The Kemp's ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) is an endangered species whose recovery depends in part on the identification and protection of required habitats.
Bjorndal, Karen A., Bolten, Alan B., Lindberg, William J., Percival, H. Franklin, Schmid, J.R., Zwick, Paul D.   +5 more
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Operando X‐Ray Diffraction and Total Scattering Characterization of Battery Materials: Not Just a Pretty Picture

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
This review focuses on operando studies of battery materials by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and total X‐ray scattering (TXS). This work highlights potential pitfalls and identify best‐practices for operando studies and reviews some unusual experiments to illustrate how these methods can be applied beyond the evaluation of the early‐stage cycling mechanisms
Amalie Skurtveit, Eira Tiberg North, Izar Capel Berdiell, Wouter Van Beek, David S. Wragg, Alexey Y. Koposov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of locomotor preference on the evolution of mitochondrial genes in Bovidae

Scientific Reports
Locomotor preferences and habitat types may drive animal evolution. In this study, we speculated that locomotor preference and habitat type may have diverse influences on Bovidae mitochondrial genes. We used selection pressure and statistical analysis to
Lupeng Shi, Xibao Wang, Xiufeng Yang, Tianshu Lyu, Lidong Wang, Shengyang Zhou, Yuehuan Dong, Xiaoyang Wu, Yongquan Shang, Honghai Zhang   +9 more
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The WTP for property rights for the Giant Panda: can a charismatic species be an instrument for conservation of natural habitat? [PDF]

, 2002
The paper presents the results from a stated preference study to address issues concerning the potential for using flag-ship species, such as the Giant Panda, to purchase the property rights for the conservation of natural habitat. The study finds, first,
Kontoleon, A., Swanson, T.
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Effects of Environmental and Health Information on Willingness to Pay for Local and Organic Foods in Taiwan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Using a lab‐in‐the‐field experiment, we investigate how providing information about food miles and pesticide residue influences willingness to pay (WTP) for potatoes among 407 shoppers in Taiwan, split between a supermarket and a farmers market.
Chiu‐Lin Huang, Edward C. Jaenicke, Martina Vecchi, Sheng‐Jang Sheu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioral Ecology of an Invasive Species: Habitat and Mate Preference(s) in Drosophila Suzukii [PDF]

, 2017
The invasive Spotted-Wing fruit fly, Drosophila suzukii, has inflicted substantial economic losses to the soft-fruit agriculture industry worldwide due to the ability of females in this species to use a large, serrated ovipositor to cut the fruit’s skin ...
Buckiewicz, Natasha, Long, Tristan AF, Dr., Young, Yvonne   +2 more
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Spatial and temporal structure of the spider community in the clay semi-desert of western Kazakhstan [PDF]

, 2011
The spatial and temporal structure of spider communities was studied in the clay semi-desert of the north-western Caspian Lowland, western Kazakhstan (49°23' N, 46°47' E).
Piterkina, Tatyana V.
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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermoregulation of Male Elaphe Spiloides in an Agriculturally-Fragmented Forest in Illinois [PDF]

, 2009
Anthropogenic forest fragmentation increases the amount of edge habitat. Although edges are harsh environments for many native species, ratsnakes often prefer this habitat. We examined thermoregulatory effectiveness of Central Ratsnakes (Elaphe spiloides)
Foster, C. Drew, Klueh, Sarabeth, Mullin, Stephen J.   +2 more
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