Coexistence in Ungulate Communities: Niches, Resource Partitioning, Competition & Facilitation

Sammanfattning

The coexistence of species is a fundamental concept studied in ecology. Inherent within it are the concepts of a niche and resource partitioning. In this review I will define these basic concepts and examine how they have been studied using ungulates as a model system. Specifically, I will discuss resource use in ungulate systems and how those resources are partitioned across space and time. I will also discuss important factors in studying the coexistence of ungulate communities, namely the roles of physiology, body mass, and landscape variation. I will also briefly go over the newer, genetic methods are now available to answer more in depth questions on the mechanisms maintaining coexistence within these communities.

Nyckelord

deer; Cervidae; browsing; grazing

Publicerad i

Introductory research essay (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies)
2012, nummer: 17
Utgivare: Institutionen för vilt, fisk och miljö, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

SLU författare

• Nichols, Ruth

  • Institutionen för vilt, fisk och miljö, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

UKÄ forskningsämne

Ekologi

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/79132