Seed germination thermal niche differs among nine populations of an annual plant: A modeling approach
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9240
Abstract: Abstract Germination timing is an important determinant of survival and niche breadth of plants. The annual plant Nigella sativa occurs in diverse environments along a steep temperature gradient and thus is a suitable model for… read more here.
Keywords: germination thermal; nine populations; seed; germination ... See more keywords
Estimating air temperature using MODIS surface temperature images for assessing Aedes aegypti thermal niche in Bangkok, Thailand
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6875-0
Abstract: Dengue, the most widespread urban vector-borne disease, is transmitted to human by the mosquito Aedes aegypti. Its distribution in urban areas is heterogeneous over time and space. In time, it is linked to seasonal variations… read more here.
Keywords: aedes aegypti; air temperature; temperature; air ... See more keywords
Thermal niche conservatism in an environmental gradient in the spider Sicarius thomisoides (Araneae: Sicariidae): Implications for microhabitat selection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2018.10.018
Abstract: Temperature is one of the most important environmental variables for organisms, especially for ectothermic animals. In fact, ectotherms must move within a relatively narrow range of temperatures where they are able to maximize their performance.… read more here.
Keywords: sicarius thomisoides; conservatism environmental; thermal niche; niche conservatism ... See more keywords
Just what is the thermal niche
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DOI: 10.1111/oik.05563
Abstract: The term ‘thermal niche’ is frequently used in ecology. Using the Web of Science database, I reviewed how the term has been used in current literature (2000–2015). While the use of ‘thermal niche’ has increased… read more here.
Keywords: term; physiology; thermal niche; niche ... See more keywords