The discipline of ecology predates the Ecological Society of America, but ESA's 2015 centennial provides a fitting time to consider how ecology has evolved over the last 100 years, and how it is poised to advance and serve into the next century. How can we do this assessment? What are ...
What are the differences between the definitions of ecology presented by Elements of Ecology and the one proposed by Ernst Haeckel? What are the limitations of the ecological species concept? What is the meaning of ecology in biology? Contrast and explain the con...
Marshes are one of the types of wetlands that are characterized by the dominance of non-woody herbaceous groups of plants. The ecological roles played...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough...
The Silk Road spirit is consistent with the ideal of “all states joining together in harmony and peace” long upheld by the Chinese nation, with the Chinese people’s principles of amity, good neighborliness and “helping others to succeed while seeking our own success”, and with the call ...
Fig. 1: Traits within social ecological systems. Theoretical flow chart linking the entities of a social-ecological system to its traits, demonstrating how a traits framework—as outlined in this article—might be positioned to support the analysis, interpretation and governance of urban systems. ...
“Signs from the Heavens: A Comprehensive Interpretation Study of Daoist Mountains Diagrams”, “The Tragedy of Divine Medicine: Cultural Interpretation of the Transformation of Daoist Alchemy”, “Aiding Nature's Beings: Daoist Ecological Views...
By introducing dietary signals into the nexus between the host and its microbiota, nutrition sustains homeostasis or contributes to disease susceptibility. Herein, we summarize major concepts related to the effect of dietary constituents on the gut microbiota, highlighting chief principles in the diet–...
The concepts of ecotourism and sustainable tourism or green tourism share some similarities, including a focus on environmentally responsible travel. However, there are some significant differences, too, and marketers, providers, and travelers must fully understand these differences. ...
In my view, we should hold a cautious attitude toward some of the violent video games. On the one hand, there is no denying the fact that playing video games during the leisure time can make people relaxed. But on the oth...
Ecological niche and the habitat Main article: Ecological niche Main article: Habitat Termite mounds with varied heights of chimneys regulate gas exchange, temperature and other environmental parameters that are needed to sustain the internal physiology of the entire colony.[37][38] There are many de...