Essays about: "Martin Brengdahl"

Found 2 essays containing the words Martin Brengdahl.

  1. 1. Dispersive trait expression of Asellus aquaticus from a rare cave habitat

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

    Author : Martin Brengdahl; [2016]
    Keywords : dispersal; dispersive traits; local adaptation; rare habitats; Asellus aquaticus;

    Abstract : Dispersal influences several ecological and evolutionary processes, such as intraspecific competition, genetic drift and inbreeding. It can lead to phenotypic mismatch with the habitat when a locally adapted individual winds up in an environment with a divergent selection regime compared to the source habitat. READ MORE

  3. 2. Differentiation of dispersive traits under a fluctuating range distribution in Asellus aquaticus

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Martin Brengdahl; [2014]
    Keywords : Asellus aquaticus; Dispersion; Dispersive traits; Habitats; Isopoda; Lake Tåkern; Spatial selection; Vegetation;

    Abstract : Knowledge about dispersion is of utmost importance for understanding populations’ reaction to changes in the environment. Expansion of a population range brings with it both spatial sorting and over time, spatial selection. This means that dispersion rates increases over time at the expanding edge. READ MORE