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  • This leads to density-dependent diseases, over-grazing and decreased biodiversity.

    Wolves Kill 23 Lambs In Oregon 2009

  • This leads to density-dependent diseases, over-grazing and decreased biodiversity.

    Wolves Kill 23 Lambs In Oregon 2009

  • Any climatic factor promoting the development of a parasite, so that it can respond in a density-dependent way to host dynamics, is likely to alter the interaction between parasite and host, and the dynamics of both.

    Effects of changes in climate and UV radiation levels on structure of arctic ecosystems in the short and long term 2009

  • The natural cyclic fluctuation of geometrid moth numbers is driven by density-dependent factors that lag outbreaks in time, including buildup of natural enemies, disease, and reduced food quality, and by weather conditions at all life stages.

    Climate change and insects as a forest disturbance in the Arctic 2009

  • This higher survival may result from the actions of density-dependent seed predators and pathogens which often target the high concentrations of seeds beneath adults [1].

    Seed dispersal Wikipedia 2009

  • Tahr offtake is now allowed, according to a density-dependent management plan.

    Southland montane grasslands 2008

  • In other words, dispersal provides an escape mechanism from density-dependent adverse events.

    Archive 2007-02-01 AYDIN 2007

  • In other words, dispersal provides an escape mechanism from density-dependent adverse events.

    Let them disperse AYDIN 2007

  • Published median MVPs across taxonomic groups, standardized to a definition of a 99% probability of persistence for 40 generations, vary from 5,816 to 4,169 individuals and may be as low as 1,377 if density-dependent compensation is adequately considered.

    Minimum viable population size 2007

  • This suggests that because the fish feed on old larva and pupa, density-dependent survival has no effect.

    Chapter 6 1995

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