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The Intra- and trans-generational effects of larval nutritional conditions on life-history traits of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-02-29)
Phenotypic plasticity allows the same genotype to produce distinctly different morphological, physiological or behavioural characteristics depending on the environmental conditions the individual, and even its parents or ...
Hidden diversity of moss mites (Acari: Oribatida) unveiled with ecological and genetic approach
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-02-09)
Moss mites (Acari: Oribatida) are microscopic (0.1–1 mm) soil-dwelling arachnids that function as soil decomposers. The oribatids are among the most numerous soil animals with abundances reaching up to 200,000 specimens ...
The conservation of declining grassland species in novel habitats
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-02-21)
Semi-natural grasslands created by traditional animal husbandry are among the most threatened habitat types in northern Europe, and many of the species adapted to them are currently endangered. Improving the conservation ...
Sociological and ecological impacts of introduced deer populations
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-03-10)
Human-deer interactions form an integral segment of the complex social, ecological and economic network that is important to keep in balance. As observed elsewhere, deer introductions can lead to conflict among stakeholders. ...
Context-dependence of grandmother effects & selection on post-reproductive life
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-09-21)
In cooperatively breeding species, the amount of help provided and the outcomes of that help can vary greatly under different contexts, such as helper age, sex of the offspring, or age of the offspring. Contextual variation ...
Movement and habitat selection of the Eurasian red squirrel
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-10-05)
Movement ability and habitat selection of individuals are highly significant in determining the size of a population and impact the range and survival of the entire species. Thus, the conservation and management of animal ...
Geoenergy and sustainable development : perspectives on environmental challenges and governance of geoenergy installations
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-02-05)
Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are an established energy technology, and as such a noteworthy alternative to increase the share of renewable energy in the consumption. At present there are approximately 130 000 geoenergy ...
Causes and consequences of variation in blue tit nest construction
(Turun yliopisto, 2020-05-08)
Species across taxa and the vast majority of birds build nests for reproduction. The bird nest functions as a receptacle for the eggs and young and as such determines successful reproduction. Through nest construction birds ...
Large-scale population dynamics of the Eurasian red squirrel
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-09-28)
The size of an animal population is determined by the birth rate, mortality, and movement of individuals between populations. These demographic parameters, in turn, are affected by internal and external factors. Internal ...
Isolated in the last refugium : the identity, ecology and conservation of the northernmost occurrence of the hermit beetle
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-05-19)
The hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita sensu lato) is a flagship species for invertebrate conservation in Europe. Protecting this species will also aid in the preservation of other saproxylic communities on veteran trees. ...