Direct experimental evidence for alternative stable states: A review
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The experimental evidence for alternative stable states (ASS) is analyzed to evaluate different experimental approaches with respect to practical short-comings and interpretation risks, and to evaluate the circumstances under which ASS are more likely to occur. The relevance of the concept of ASS for natural systems is discussed, in particular under considerations of the observed laboratory bias, perturbation frequency and variable environments.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2005
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Size-dependent attack rate and handling capacity: inter-cohort competition in a zooplanktivorous fish
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Research is presented on the interactions between the freshwater fish species Rutilus rutilus and its zooplankton food source. Small R. rutilus reduced zooplankton biomass to a greater extent than larger members of the species, but larger members influenced the feeding position of the smaller members.
Publication Name: Oikos
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0030-1299
Year: 2001
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