Measurement of interaction strength in nature
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The measurement of interaction strength in nature that is difficult as a result of number of interactions in any natural system is presented. Spatial and temporal scale might affect patterns of interaction strength, but these effects require further investigation and future progress would be aided by development of long-term multispecies time series of natural communities.
Publication Name: Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 1543-592X
Year: 2005
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Late Quaternary extinctions: State of the debate
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A continent-by-continent summary of the Late Quaternary extinctions (LQE), focusing mostly on mammals is presented. Focus is laid on the impacts on herbivores, as their extinction by any means would precipitate extinctions among carnivores and scavengers. Results suggest that humans precipitated extinction in many parts of the globe through direct and indirect impacts.
Publication Name: Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 1543-592X
Year: 2006
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