Almost all animals eat living things, so in a sense most are predators. We normally restrict the term, though, to cases in which the animal chases and kills its prey. Nevertheless, the models we will ...

There is a widespread opinion among ecologists that ecology lacks general laws. In this paper I argue that this opinion is mistaken. Taking the case of population dynamics, I point out that there are ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract 1. Understanding the demographie mechanisms through which climate affects population dynamics is criticai for predicting climate change ...

Part One. The basics of population genetics -- Part Two. Complex genetic systems -- Part Three. Special topics in evolution -- Part Four. Evolutionary ecology of single populations -- Part Five.

Some plant species put out their seeds, or fruits, only periodically, and when they do, the seeding event can have far-reaching ecological impacts. In this interactive, explore one of the most ...

Dynamical systems and population models constitute a cornerstone of modern ecological theory, offering a framework to understand how species interact and evolve over time. In particular, systems such ...