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Amphibian species richness and distribution in northwestern Ontario : the importance of hydroperiod
(2004)
The preservation of biodiversity has become a fundamental ecological
goal in recent years. If we wish to prevent or reverse worldwide amphibian
declines it is imperative that we understand patterns of abundance ...
Small-scale disturbance and vegetation dynamics in trembling aspen dominated forests in northeastern Ontario
(2004)
The scientific understanding of boreal forest stand development and vegetation
dynamics has been well documented with respect to stand-initiating disturbances;
however, the role of subtler disturbance events has received ...
Edge effects at clearcut, fire and riparian buffers in the boreal forest of Northwestern Ontario
(2004)
In the boreal forest of northwestern Ontario clearcutting and fire are two common
edge-creating disturbances. Fundamental knowledge regarding the ability of fire and
clearcut edges to minimize edge effects, preserve ...
Species richness, species incidence and turnover of amphibians in Northwestern Ontario : assessing the role of habitat characteristics
(2004)
There has been recent global concern over the decline of some amphibian
populations. The loss of amphibian species is of concern because they play a crucial role in
ecosystem structure and are indicators of ecosystem ...
Habitat change and the scale of predation risk
(2004)
In their efforts to maximise fitness while reducing the probability of dying, animals must trade off food for safety. The trade-off is likely to depend on habitat and habitat change. I imagine an environment with both safe ...
Nature and structure of DNA through the process of degradation
(2004)
The identification and characterisation of DNA damage is of great importance to
molecular research and has significant implications for clinical and forensic fields. From the
moment of cell death, DNA incurs many forms ...
Detection of Campylobacter jejuni in poultry samples using Florescent in situ Hybridization (FISH)
(2004)
In this study, a protocol using Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) for the detection of Campylobacter spp., particularly C. jejuni, in naturally contaminated poultry samples was developed and its application evaluated. ...
Effect of carbon-starvation on the survival of and PNP degradation by a Moraxella strain
(2004)
The effect of carbon-starvation on the stress resistance responses of a p-nitrophenol
degrading Moraxella strain was examined in both, buffer and river water
samples. The Moraxella strain showed optimal stress resistance ...
Roadside floristic patterns and revegetation by using native plants in Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland, Canada
(2004)
This thesis reports on a study of roadside floristic patterns and revegetation
(cultural methods) of newly constructed roadsides by using native plants along Trans
Canada Highway (TCH) in Terra Nova National Park (TNNP), ...
Habitat use, movement patterns, and home ranges of coaster brook trout in Nipigon Bay, Lake Superior
(2004)
Coaster brook trout are one of two salmonine species native to Lake
Superior. Abundant and widely distributed in Lake Superior a century ago, they
have been reduced to a few remnant stocks due to exploitation and habitat ...