Predation In Vertebrate Communities

Author : Bogumila Jedrzejewska,Wlodzimierz Jedrzejewski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662353646

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Predation in Vertebrate Communities by Bogumila Jedrzejewska,Wlodzimierz Jedrzejewski Pdf

Predation, one of the most dramatic interactions in animals' lives, has long fascinated ecologists. This volume presents carnivores, raptors and their prey in the complicated net of interrelationships, and shows them against the background of their biotic and abiotic settings. It is based on long-term research conducted in the best preserved woodland of Europe's temperate zone. The role of predation, whether limiting or regulating prey (ungulate, rodent, shrew, bird, and amphibian) populations, is quantified and compared to parts played by other factors: climate, food resources for prey, and availability of other potential resources for predators.

Author : Vadim Sidorovich
Publisher : Tesey
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Predation (Biology)
ISBN : 9789854634562

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Analysis of vertebrate predator-prey community by Vadim Sidorovich Pdf

This monograph is about predation in vertebrate animal community. The studies were done in the seminatural terrains with transitional mixed forest within the European forest zone in Belarus. The result part was organised as a top-down flow: First, the community characteristics related to predators were estimated. I presented data on predator species richness, population density and biomass with special attention paid to the changes in predator species diversity occurred during the last two centuries and particularly in connection with the American mink and raccoon dog naturalization. Then, the main features of predator food niches were given, and the structure of various predator guilds and size structure in predators were analysed. The next part of the monograph was devoted to examining of community-important factors acting in semi-natural terrains. Such factors affected either the whole community or its marked fragment. The last quite a large part of the monograph consisted of many chapters which present more or less essential results on different predator species, and stresses hot questions of their population ecology.

Author : Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195171204

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Ecology of Predator-Prey Interactions by Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos Pdf

This book addresses the fundamental issues of predator-prey interactions, with an emphasis on predation among arthropods, which have been better studied, and for which the database is more extensive than for the large and rare vertebrate predators. The book should appeal to ecologists interested in the broad issue of predation effects on communities.

Author : DENNIS L.. BOUTIN MURRAY (DR STAN.),Stan Boutin
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1444350072

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Predator-Prey Ecology by DENNIS L.. BOUTIN MURRAY (DR STAN.),Stan Boutin Pdf

Author : R. J. Taylor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400955547

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Predation by R. J. Taylor Pdf

When assuming the task of preparing a book such as this, one inevitably wonders why anyone would want to read it. I have always sympathized with Charles Elton's trenchant observation in his 1927 book that 'we have to face the fact that while ecological work is fascinating to do, it is unbearably dull to read about . . . ' And yet several good reasons do exist for producing a small volume on predation. The subject is interesting in its own right; no ecologist can deny that predation is one of the basic processes in the natural world. And the logical roots for much currently published reasoning about predation are remarkably well hidden; if one must do research on the subject, it helps not to be forced to start from first principles. A student facing predator-prey interactions for the first time is confronted with an amazingly diverse and sometimes inaccessible literature, with a ratio of wheat to chaff not exceeding 1: 5. A guide to the perplexed in this field does not exist at present, and I hope the book will serve that function. But apart from these more-or-Iess academic reasons for writing the book, I am forced to it by my conviction that predators are important in the ecological scheme. They playa critical role in the biological control of insects and other pests and are therefore of immediate economic concern.

Author : Henri J. Dumont,J.G. Tundisi,K. Roche
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400920675

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Intrazooplankton Predation by Henri J. Dumont,J.G. Tundisi,K. Roche Pdf

Author : Bo Ebenman,Lennart Persson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642740015

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Size-Structured Populations by Bo Ebenman,Lennart Persson Pdf

At last both ecology and evolution are covered in this study on the dynamics of size-structured populations. How does natural selection shape growth patterns and life cycles of individuals, and hence the size-structure of populations? This book will stimulate biologists to look into some important and interesting biological problems from a new angle of approach, concerning: - life history evolution, - intraspecific competition and niche theory, - structure and dynamics of ecological communities.

Author : David L.G. Noakes,David G. Lindquist,G.S. Helfman,J.A. Ward
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400972964

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Predators and prey in fishes by David L.G. Noakes,David G. Lindquist,G.S. Helfman,J.A. Ward Pdf

The potential consequences of a predator-prey predators tend to do that increase or maximize prey interaction are probably more serious, especially capture and that prey tend to do to avoid being for the prey, than are the consequences of most captured? The second theme emphasized the eco competitive or parasite-host interactions. For this logical approach to predator-prey interactions. reason, the adaptations and tactics that prey show What are the environmental constraints that in to the foraging manoeuvers of their predators, and fluence the evolution of structures and behaviors the counteradaptations of their predators, are often involved in predation and its avoidance? How do pronounced and even spectacular. Predation may in these factors combine to produce particular ,fssem fact be a critical determinant of both the behavior blages of predators and prey with common adapta of individuals and of the functional and taxonomic tions? The 18 papers presented at the symposium, composition of fish assemblages. This possibility and the ones published in these proceedings, re was a major factor leading to the organization of present the varied approaches that researchers have the Behavioral Tactics symposium. The obvious taken in addressing these questions. necessity of feeding, the wealth of information Several topics were common to many presenta available on food and energy budgets of animals tions: four of these in particular deserve at least both in the laboratory and field, and the approach brief mention.

Author : Gary A. Polis
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780816552450

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The Ecology of Desert Communities by Gary A. Polis Pdf

"Provides interesting and thought-provoking reading and is highly recommended to anyone interested in desert ecosystems or community ecology. The book . . . should serve as an inspiration to many for future research."—Journal of Biogeography "This book is not just about deserts; it is an update of the contributions that research in desert systems is making to community ecology. . . This book will provide a useful reference for desert ecologists, as well as indicate critical directions where progress needs to be made."—Ecology "This important book fills a significant gap in previous syntheses by presenting a detailed series of reviews of current understanding of community patterns and structure in desert environments. . . . Each chapter is thorough and well written and . . . closes with a discussion of suggested future research. . . . [T]hese ideas will do much to focus interest on the importance of desert systems in understanding community. Thus, this book has interest well beyond desert ecologists alone."—BioScience "Valuable reading and reference for ecology students, teachers and researchers."—Quarterly Review of Biology

Author : Ashraf M.T. Elewa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540460466

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Predation in Organisms by Ashraf M.T. Elewa Pdf

Predation is considered one of the distinct phenomena related to the interrelationships between species on the Earth. In general, predation is widespread not only in wildlife but also in marine environments where big fishes eat small fishes and other organisms of the sea. This book considers predation in organisms and is aimed at the prevention of predation in wildlife and marine environments.

Author : Marcos Moleón
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036510408

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Ecology of Predation and Scavenging and the Interface by Marcos Moleón Pdf

Predation and scavenging are pervasive ecological interactions in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. The ecology, evolution and conservation of predators and scavengers have received wide scientific attention and public awareness. However, the close connection that exists between predation and scavenging has not been emphasized until very recently. The recognition that carnivorous animals may obtain meat by either hunting prey or scavenging their carcasses has profound implications from individual behavior to population, community and ecosystem levels. However, many relevant questions still remain unexplored. This book deals with some of these questions, with the final aim to definitively dismiss the traditional view that predation and scavenging are disconnected ecological processes. This compendium of science may help to inspire ecologists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists, anthropologists, epidemiologists, forensic scientists, anatomists, and, of course, conservation biologists in their stimulating and promising endeavor of achieving a more comprehensive understanding of carnivory in a rapidly changing world.

Author : John P. DeLong
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192895509

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Predator Ecology by John P. DeLong Pdf

Predator-prey interactions are ubiquitous, govern the flow of energy up trophic levels, and strongly influence the structure of ecological systems. They are typically quantified using the functional response - the relationship between a predator's foraging rate and the availability of food. As such, the functional response is central to how all ecological communities function - since all communities contain foragers - and a principal driver of the abundance, diversity, and dynamics of ecological communities. The functional response also reflects all the behaviors, traits, and strategies that predators use to hunt prey and that prey use to evade predation. It is thus both a clear reflection of past evolution, including predator-prey arms races, and a major force driving the future evolution of both predator and prey. Despite their importance, there have been remarkably few attempts to synthesize or even briefly review functional responses. This novel and accessible book fills this gap, clearly demonstrating their crucial role as the link between individuals, evolution, and community properties, representing a highly-integrated and measurable aspect of ecological function. It provides a clear entry point for students, a refresher for more advanced researchers, and a motivator for future research. Predator Ecology is an advanced textbook suitable for graduate students and researchers in ecology and evolutionary biology seeking a broad, up-to-date, and authoritative coverage of the field. It will also be of relevance and use to mathematical ecologists, wildlife biologists, and anyone interested in predator-prey interactions.

Author : Guy Beauchamp
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124076549

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Social Predation by Guy Beauchamp Pdf

The classic literature on predation dealt almost exclusively with solitary predators and their prey. Going back to Lotka-Volterra and optimal foraging theory, the theory about predation, including predator-prey population dynamics, was developed for solitary species. Various consequences of sociality for predators have been considered only recently. Similarly, while it was long recognized that prey species can benefit from living in groups, research on the adaptive value of sociality for prey species mostly emerged in the 1970s. The main theme of this book is the various ways that predators and prey may benefit from living in groups. The first part focusses on predators and explores how group membership influences predation success rate, from searching to subduing prey. The second part focusses on how prey in groups can detect and escape predators. The final section explores group size and composition and how individuals respond over evolutionary times to the challenges posed by chasing or being chased by animals in groups. This book will help the reader understand current issues in social predation theory and provide a synthesis of the literature across a broad range of animal taxa. Includes the whole taxonomical range rather than limiting it to a select few Features in-depth analysis that allows a better understanding of many subtleties surrounding the issues related to social predation Presents both models and empirical results while covering the extensive predator and prey literature Contains extensive illustrations and separate boxes that cover more technical features, i.e., to present models and review results

Author : Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0195171209

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Ecology of Predator-Prey Interactions by Pedro Barbosa,Ignacio Castellanos Pdf

This book addresses the fundamental issues of predator-prey interactions, with an emphasis on predation among arthropods, which have been better studied, and for which the database is more extensive than for the large and rare vertebrate predators. The book should appeal to ecologists interested in the broad issue of predation effects on communities.

Author : W. Charles Kerfoot,Andrew Sih
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822002388957

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Predation by W. Charles Kerfoot,Andrew Sih Pdf

Twenty-four essays from a symposium sponsored by the Ecological Society of America, Fort Collins, CO, 1984. The focus is on a single theme: that the mere presence of a predator can influence interactions between two or more competing species in many important ways, all of which have previously been included under the nebulous term effects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR