Gap percolation in rainforest
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A new description of potential understory habitats that give rise to a well-defined characteristic vertical scale of forest organization is presented. The possible implications for plant dispersal and animal colonization strategies living at the understory or close-to-floor are discussed in relation to rainforest gap-dynamics, habitat loss and habitat fragmentation processes.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2005
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Sex ratio of 'Parus major' and 'P. caeruleus' broods depends on parental condition and habitat quality
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Brood sex ratio was studied in 88 'Parus caeruleus' (blue tit) families and 95 'Parus major' (great tit) families in deciduous and mixed forest habitats differing in food availability. The blue tit is expected to be more sensitive to the nutritional differences between the habitats than a food generalist such as great tit.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2005
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