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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"oviposition site choice"”.
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The Effects Of Acidic Conditions And Tannins On The Survival, Development, And Behavior Of Cope’s Gray Treefrog (Hyla Chrysoscelis)
… this study I sought to: a) determine whether the oviposition site choices of adult female frogs correspond with the pH and tannin conditions that maximize tadpole survival and performance in the laboratory, and b) investigate the impacts of mildly acidic conditions, with and without the added …
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Oviposition Site Selection By Mosquitoes: Predator-Released Kairomones And Responses To Different Taxa
Oviposition site selection is a critical reproductive behavior for egg-laying organisms that offer little to no parental care. Determining the mechanisms females use to assess sites is critical to understanding life history traits, community structure, and species interactions. Mosquitoes are …
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The population and community ecology of small freshwater ponds: Assigning process to pattern
Ecologists have long been intrigued by patterns of spatial structuring for populations and communities inhabiting natural and, more recently, human-created ecosystems. Empirical and theoretical advancements have highlighted the importance of considering the effects of both historical (i.e., …