Key Ecological Factors Influencing Foraging Site Selection During Different Breeding Stages of the Endangered Scaly‐Sided Merganser in Northeast China
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.71011
Abstract: ABSTRACT Studies on foraging site selection during the breeding period of waterbirds can identify key ecological factors, providing a scientific foundation for their conservation and habitat management. The Scaly‐sided Merganser ( Mergus squamatus ) is… read more here.
Keywords: site selection; foraging site; ecological factors; key ecological ... See more keywords
Habitat proximity exerts opposing effects on key ecological functions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10980-018-0680-6
Abstract: ContextConnectivity is an important property of landscapes that shapes populations and ecosystem functioning. We do not know, however, whether and how different types of spatial linkages combine to influence ecological functions, and this hampers their… read more here.
Keywords: key ecological; habitat proximity; proximity exerts; proximity reefs ... See more keywords
Key Ecological and Cultural Characteristics of Homestead Windbreak Forest Landscapes in Okinawa, Japan
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DOI: 10.3390/f16010103
Abstract: This study investigates the Fukugi (Garcinia subelliptica) windbreak landscapes on Iriomote Island through case studies in two of its oldest villages, Sonai and Hoshitate. These windbreak forests, integral to the cultural landscape of Okinawa, offer… read more here.
Keywords: key ecological; ecological cultural; homestead windbreak; fukugi ... See more keywords