Persistence despite omnivory: Benthic communities and the discrepancy between theory and observation

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to understand the disagreement between theory and observation on the presence of omnivory by using benthic food webs with omnivory, in which a number of mechanisms promote its persistence. The mechanisms in the benthic food webs give explanations for the high incidence of omnivory in benthic communities and explain the persistence of omnivore in other communities.

Behavior, Environmental aspects, Food chains (Ecology), Food chains, Benthos, Benthic zone, Omnivores

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Are spatially correlated or uncorrelated disturbance regimes better for the survival of species?

Article Abstract:

The relationship between the mean time to extinction of a metapopulation and the spatial correlation of patch destruction in relation to the population growth and dispersal abilities of species is investigated. The reduction of spatial correlation in disturbances is a reliable strategy in a dynamic landscape.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Study and teaching, Protection and preservation, Landscape assessment, Species, Species (Biology), Population growth

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