Essays about: "faecal pellets"

Found 4 essays containing the words faecal pellets.

  1. 1. Effects of temperature and microplastic concentration on the consumption of microplastic particles by the detritivore Asellus aquaticus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Yasmin Screech; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic; Asellus aquaticus; concentration; temperature; faecal pellets;

    Abstract : Microplastic (MP) pollution has now reached a point where particles can be found in every environmental compartment across the globe. However, the ecological and long-term consequences of MPs are largely unknown. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reindeer in the archipelago of Holmöarna : Abundance of habitats and how reindeer have utilized them during winter 2015-16 and summer 2016

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Kerstin Årdahl; [2017]
    Keywords : Reindeer habitats; Holmöarna; lichens; trampling; grazing damages; faeces deposition;

    Abstract : In the winter 2015/2016, about 700 reindeer were winter grazing on the islands of Holmöarna. Since the islands had not been used for reindeer grazing for more than 100 years, this is a unique opportunity to study how reindeer influence the vegetation that has developed in the absence of reindeer. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tjäderns (Tetrao urogallus L.) vinterdiet i norra Sverige : är gran (Picea abies) viktig i vissa habitat?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Staffan Öberg; [2011]
    Keywords : Capercaillie; Tetrao urogallus; Diet; Habitat; Droppings; Microhistological analysis; Nutrition; Conifers; Pinus sylvestris; Picea abies; Vegetation structure; Chemical aspects;

    Abstract : In Scandinavia, capercaillie are often associated with pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) in winter, with pine needles as the main diet. Few dietary studies have been conducted in Sweden and winter diet is subject to little debate. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effekter av två olika hösilagefoderstater på tarmfloran och träcksammansättningen hos häst och gris

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Sara Ringmark; [2008]
    Keywords : häst; gris; tarmflora; hösilage; fibrer; träcksammansättning;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate if the botanical composition of haylage affects pH, dry matter content and microbial composition of the faeces in horse and pig and ileal environment in pigs. Two separate studies were conducted where pigs and horses were fed two diets containing haylages with different botanical composition. READ MORE