Natural Regulation of Animal Populations
Author : McLaren
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,98 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Animal populations
ISBN : 0202367452
Author : McLaren
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,98 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Animal populations
ISBN : 0202367452
Author : Ian A. McLaren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 34,69 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351503472
Surveying an area dense with conflicting observations and ideas, this volume vividly depicts the current state of knowledge as well as the great diversity of opinion in the field of population ecology. Ten papers by outstanding authorities focus on three main issues-the effects of environment and population density on population dynamics, the influence of animal behavior on population growth, and the possibilities of genetic feedback or short-term evolutionary change on control of animal populations. An incisive introduction by the editor establishes a frame of reference and supplies succinct resolutions of some of the important controversies dealt with in these pages.
Author : Lawrence B. Slobodkin
Publisher : New York : Dover Publications
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 24,66 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : David Lack
Publisher :
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 25,47 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN :
Author : Robert H. Tamarin
Publisher :
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,78 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : J Dempster
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 28,35 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0323160840
Animal Population Ecology focuses on the interaction between the various factors that affect an animal population. Population ecology is the study of the factors that determine the abundance of species and is concerned with the identification and mode of action of those environmental factors that cause fluctuations in population size and of those which determine the extent of these fluctuations. Organized into 11 chapters, the book initially examines some of the basic ideas about animal populations and defines many of the terms used by population ecologists. Then, it describes the action of the most important factors affecting population size. The interaction between these factors is demonstrated in chapters 8 and 9, wherein the results from studies of a few selected species are presented in detail. Finally, chapters 10 and 11 cover the development of generalized theories of population dynamics and their application to practical problems. With a strong focus on intensive study of animal populations in the field, rather than elaborate theories, the book will be helpful to population ecologists, animal researchers, teachers, and students.
Author : T. Royama
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 28,70 MB
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1108952550
Animal population ecology comprises the study of variations, regulation, and interactions of animal populations. This book discusses the fundamental notions and findings of animal populations on which most of the ecological studies are based. In particular, the author selects the logistic law of population growth, the nature of competition, sociality as an antithesis of competition, the mechanism underlying the regulation of populations, predator-prey interaction processes, and interactions among closely related species competing over essential resources. These are the notions that are considered to be well-established facts or principles and are regularly taught at ecology classes or introduced in standard textbooks. However, the author demonstrates that these notions are still inadequately understood, or even misunderstood, creating myths that would misguide ecologists in carrying out their studies. He delves deeply into those notions to reveal their real nature and draws a road map to the future development of ecology.
Author : Paul D. Clarke
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Animal populations
ISBN :
Animal population densities are thought to be "regulated" by density-dependent processes (Haldane, 1953; Royama, 1977: Berryman, 1991). The perceived importance of these processes to biologists is evident from the vast amount of research dedicated to this idea (Inchausti, 1994). Most of this research addresses the problem(s) of detecting the effect of density-dependent regulatory processes using time series data. However, the question of the relative importance of density-dependent factors upon rates of change of population abundances is rarely addressed. In this thesis, I quantify the importance of density-dependent factors in 303 natural animal populations. I found that, on average, only $\approx$19% of the temporal variability in per capita growth rate could be statistically related to population density. Yet research effort concentrates overwhelmingly on density-dependent processes. I conclude that the effects of density-dependent processes within natural animal populations are generally weak and disproportionately studied.
Author : R. Moss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 14,69 MB
Release : 1982-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780412222405
This text on animal pollution dynamics should be of interest to those studying ecology, population dynamics and pest control.
Author : Byron K. Williams
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 837 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 2002-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080574726
Analysis and Management of Animal Populations deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the application of these estimates and models to the development of sound management decisions. The book synthesizes and integrates in a single volume the methods associated with these themes, as they apply to ecological assessment and conservation of animal populations. - Integrates population modeling, parameter estimation and decision-theoretic approaches to management in a single, cohesive framework - Provides authoritative, state-of-the-art descriptions of quantitative approaches to modeling, estimation and decision-making - Emphasizes the role of mathematical modeling in the conduct of science and management - Utilizes a unifying biological context, consistent mathematical notation, and numerous biological examples