Essays about: "ecotypic divergence"

Found 1 essay containing the words ecotypic divergence.

  1. 1. How two different predators affect size distribution and behavior of an aquatic isopod

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Johanna Karlsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Asellus aquaticus; behavior; ecotypic divergence; predation; size selection;

    Abstract : The aquatic isopod Asellus aquaticus can in some lakes be found as two different ecotypes; one in the habitat dominated by reed and one in stonewort stands. These ecotypes have been shown to differ in size, color and behavior. The reed ecotype is larger, darker and more active compared to the stonewort ecotype. READ MORE