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1. 1. Recurring perturbations limit the length of byproduct cross-feeding chains in digital communities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Johanna Orsholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Byproduct; Cross-feeding; Digital evolution; Gut microbiome;

   Abstract : The human gut microbiome is important for health and development, and understanding its functioning and dynamics are of great medical importance. The microbiome food web is largely characterized by chains of byproduct cross-feeding (where metabolites of one organism are used as nutrients for another), yet a recent study have shown that the average length of the chains are considerably shorter than what metabolic capabilities of present species allow for. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of temperature on productivity of birds in Sweden and Finland

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Johanna Orsholm; [2019]
   Keywords : Birth rate; Global warming; Reproductive success; Species traits; Climatic niche; Multiple breeding; Breeding success;

   Abstract : Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most important factors influencing population growth and survival. Therefore, to be able to predict the effect of climate change on ecosystem composition and function, it is important to understand its effect on demographic variables, such as productivity. READ MORE