Fungi are decomposers that derive nutrients from dead plants and animals in the environment. Most herbivores are prey animals, but carnivores and omnivores can be prey, as well. Apex predators, which are the top predators in an ecosystem, are the only ones not eaten by other animals....
Ecological characteristics of habitat condition, flora, type, physiognomy, structure, species diversity, and succession of mangrove communities in Guangxi are systematically analyzed.Guangxi mangrove communities consist mainly of 8 species, which are Avicennia marina, Aegiceras corniculatum, Kandelia candel,...
Discusses the effect of large animals on the structure and function of river corridors. The integration of river corridors; Functional groupings; Case studies of functional similarities; Wildlife management and river corridors; Wildlife management strategies to create and maintain the ecosystem-level ...
In addition, the scent-markings, were analyzed to determine the role of each of these behaviors in the cheetahs’ olfactory communication as well as the effect of location, sex, age, and captive environment on these behaviors. Methods Study animals We monitored 25 cheetahs in four zoos (Zoos ...
Prairie streams of North America support native fishes that are adapted to the dynamic environment that characterizes these ecologically and economically i
Which animals are a r-selected species? R-selected animals are those that produce large numbers of offspring at a time. Examples include frogs, most insects, and salmon. Are humans r-selected species? Humans are not r-selected species. Because they provide high levels of parental care, produc...
Species composition: In this community, specific types of plants and animals become the show’s stars. These species are best adapted to the area and have found their sweet spot in the ecosystem. Each species plays a particular role, like the actors in a play, contributing to the overall ba...
consumers. Another finding was that ethics included many of the other trust factors, as a German government representative pointed out:"This issue covers a little of everything. It depends on the producer and on the way people, animals and the environment are treated. It depends on personal ...
Microplastic pollution is a significant global environmental issue, and impacts span from individual organisms to the entire ecosystems. This study investigated the properties of microplastics in amphibian larvae, shedding light on their environmental in
to be eaten by living creatures. These creatures may, in turn, end up being food for a larger animal. As such, plants and algae are essential parts of an ecosystem. However, both plants and algae can become a threat to the diversity of that ecosystem if they become too numerous and sta...