Summary
... approximately 1.950.000 sites of discovery from 4.600 species records contained in the “Floristische Kartierung Österreichs”. These combined databases can be considered very sound as they cover the whole state of Austria. After examination by experts there where no appreciable data gaps. The calcula ...
... approximately 1.950.000 sites of discovery from 4.600 species records contained in the “Floristische Kartierung Österreichs”. These combined databases can be considered very sound as they cover the whole state of Austria. After examination by experts there where no appreciable data gaps. The calcula ...
C. nigriceps
... Threatened species: vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered in the IUCN Red List. Small-ranged species: geographic ranges are smaller than the median range size for that taxon. ...
... Threatened species: vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered in the IUCN Red List. Small-ranged species: geographic ranges are smaller than the median range size for that taxon. ...
Biomes and Biodiversity
... – Biggest reason for current increase in extinction is habitat loss • Habitat fragmentation divides populations into isolated groups more vulnerable to extinction ...
... – Biggest reason for current increase in extinction is habitat loss • Habitat fragmentation divides populations into isolated groups more vulnerable to extinction ...
Some of the world`s strangest species could vanish before they`re
... One last reason why many species are yet to be discovered is that they only live in a small area of the world. Known as “restricted endemics”, these species are geographically concentrated in certain regions such as tropical mountains, islands, and climatically unusual environments. Most of Earth’s ...
... One last reason why many species are yet to be discovered is that they only live in a small area of the world. Known as “restricted endemics”, these species are geographically concentrated in certain regions such as tropical mountains, islands, and climatically unusual environments. Most of Earth’s ...
Document
... contain substances originally derived from plants – For example, the rosy periwinkle contains alkaloids that inhibit cancer growth ...
... contain substances originally derived from plants – For example, the rosy periwinkle contains alkaloids that inhibit cancer growth ...
New conservation investment into the Eastern Arc Mountains and
... a core part of the CEPF process to identify conservation comprehensive global re-analysis of global plant priorities in the Hotspot. Biodiversity Hotspots. In order to qualify each proposed area had to have at least 1,500 plants wholly Globally threatened species. All species listed as endemic to it ...
... a core part of the CEPF process to identify conservation comprehensive global re-analysis of global plant priorities in the Hotspot. Biodiversity Hotspots. In order to qualify each proposed area had to have at least 1,500 plants wholly Globally threatened species. All species listed as endemic to it ...
The Ecosystem - washburnsciencelies
... protected area may have different abiotic factors attracting species not found deeper in the reserve. Size – One Large vs. Several small allows for large populations and biodiversity. Enables protection of large vertebrates/top carnivores. Less edge effects. Shape – Should be a circle for less edge ...
... protected area may have different abiotic factors attracting species not found deeper in the reserve. Size – One Large vs. Several small allows for large populations and biodiversity. Enables protection of large vertebrates/top carnivores. Less edge effects. Shape – Should be a circle for less edge ...
Human uses of ecosystems
... agriculture, forestry or urban development. The animals and plants that normally inhabited the forest now have to find a new location to live in. This leads to greater competition for resources between these organisms and those in the location to which they move. ...
... agriculture, forestry or urban development. The animals and plants that normally inhabited the forest now have to find a new location to live in. This leads to greater competition for resources between these organisms and those in the location to which they move. ...
PDF, 150 KB, Background
... thirds of all known species belong to the insect class. There are about twice as many species of beetles alone as there are plant species. Biological diversity is not distributed equally across the Earth. Approximately 70% of all species can be found in the 17 so-called megadiversity countries – tro ...
... thirds of all known species belong to the insect class. There are about twice as many species of beetles alone as there are plant species. Biological diversity is not distributed equally across the Earth. Approximately 70% of all species can be found in the 17 so-called megadiversity countries – tro ...
Biomes are the major types of terrestrial ecosystems
... Each biome is characterized by communities of plants and other organisms that are adapted to its climate and other abiotic factors. ...
... Each biome is characterized by communities of plants and other organisms that are adapted to its climate and other abiotic factors. ...
2.1
... refers to the variety of species on Earth. • Biodiversity can also refer to diversity within a species • Or to the variety of ecosystems found on Earth ...
... refers to the variety of species on Earth. • Biodiversity can also refer to diversity within a species • Or to the variety of ecosystems found on Earth ...
Jeopardy - NAAE Communities of Practice
... What is to maximize biodiversity and minimize species loss? ...
... What is to maximize biodiversity and minimize species loss? ...
Global Issues
... pesticide used to kill insects, but has negative effect on birds and other organisms ...
... pesticide used to kill insects, but has negative effect on birds and other organisms ...
TumbesChoco - WordPress.com
... Human pressures within this hotspot vary widely from area to area. Some parts, like coastal Ecuador, are among the most highly threatened in South America and others, like northern Chocó, remain fairly intact. Across the hotspot, threats range from the effects of climate change and ultraviolet radi ...
... Human pressures within this hotspot vary widely from area to area. Some parts, like coastal Ecuador, are among the most highly threatened in South America and others, like northern Chocó, remain fairly intact. Across the hotspot, threats range from the effects of climate change and ultraviolet radi ...
Global hotspot under stress
... The south-west of Western Australia is the source of significant economic wealth, being Australia’s largest cereal cropping area and having major mineral deposits including bauxite, gold and manganese. Other land uses include timber harvesting and tourism. The state’s capital, Perth, lies within the ...
... The south-west of Western Australia is the source of significant economic wealth, being Australia’s largest cereal cropping area and having major mineral deposits including bauxite, gold and manganese. Other land uses include timber harvesting and tourism. The state’s capital, Perth, lies within the ...
New species of caddisfly found in Yorkshire
... “The discovery of a new species of caddisfly in the UK is fantastic news.” said Craig Macadam, Conservation Officer with Buglife. ”Springs and seepages in woodlands can be very important habitats. Now that we know this species is here we can help to protect its habitat.” “Stuart’s find demonstrates ...
... “The discovery of a new species of caddisfly in the UK is fantastic news.” said Craig Macadam, Conservation Officer with Buglife. ”Springs and seepages in woodlands can be very important habitats. Now that we know this species is here we can help to protect its habitat.” “Stuart’s find demonstrates ...
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... • The importance of biodiversity as a critical component of ecosystem function. • Taxonomy is how we organize information about the organisms on the planet. • Why specific areas around the world are classified as biological hotspots and how they can be protected. ...
... • The importance of biodiversity as a critical component of ecosystem function. • Taxonomy is how we organize information about the organisms on the planet. • Why specific areas around the world are classified as biological hotspots and how they can be protected. ...
Module 14
... Species evenness = is the relative proportion of individuals within the different species in a location. = it tells us whether a particular ecosystem is dominated by one species or whether all of its species have similar abundances. ...
... Species evenness = is the relative proportion of individuals within the different species in a location. = it tells us whether a particular ecosystem is dominated by one species or whether all of its species have similar abundances. ...
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... global increasing decline in the populations of frugivorous primates due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Understanding how multiple sympatric dispersers differentially affect the spatial patterns of dispersal and recruitment of their shared host-plant can also shed light on the potential effects ...
... global increasing decline in the populations of frugivorous primates due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Understanding how multiple sympatric dispersers differentially affect the spatial patterns of dispersal and recruitment of their shared host-plant can also shed light on the potential effects ...
Extinction
... Predators reduce the population size of prey species. Predators that are very effective can reduce the size of prey populations to the point of extinction. The introduction of cats to areas that formerly lacked mammalian predators has caused the extinction of many species of birds, reptiles, and ma ...
... Predators reduce the population size of prey species. Predators that are very effective can reduce the size of prey populations to the point of extinction. The introduction of cats to areas that formerly lacked mammalian predators has caused the extinction of many species of birds, reptiles, and ma ...
Appendix S1: Literature review on Habitat Structure–Species
... 1960s/70s observed by Tews et al. (2004). ‘Habitat diversity’ (14%) and ‘habitat complexity’ (12%) were the next most applied terms. ‘Landscape heterogeneity’ and ‘landscape complexity’ entered the lexicon in a significant way, reflecting an increased emphasis on larger scales of study (see below). ...
... 1960s/70s observed by Tews et al. (2004). ‘Habitat diversity’ (14%) and ‘habitat complexity’ (12%) were the next most applied terms. ‘Landscape heterogeneity’ and ‘landscape complexity’ entered the lexicon in a significant way, reflecting an increased emphasis on larger scales of study (see below). ...
Biodiversity of Life
... no big deal. BUT, if they keep falling out, eventually, the plane (i.e. the ecosystem) will fall apart (die out). ...
... no big deal. BUT, if they keep falling out, eventually, the plane (i.e. the ecosystem) will fall apart (die out). ...
Slide 1
... • Extirpated- species that have disappeared from an area where they once lived, but still exist elsewhere • Extinct- A species that once occurred but no longer exists across their original range ...
... • Extirpated- species that have disappeared from an area where they once lived, but still exist elsewhere • Extinct- A species that once occurred but no longer exists across their original range ...
lect1
... in early 1900s • Resource conservation ethic: use resources wisely for all society • Quote: “greatest good of the greatest number in the long run” • Legacy is “multiple use” philosophy for government lands. ...
... in early 1900s • Resource conservation ethic: use resources wisely for all society • Quote: “greatest good of the greatest number in the long run” • Legacy is “multiple use” philosophy for government lands. ...
Tropical Andes
The Tropical Andes is a subregion of the Andes spanning all of the Andes except the southern mediterranean and temperate zones. The Tropical Andes area spans 1,542,644 km2.