Essays about: "insects research"

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  1. 11. The wood-inhabiting fungal community on standing dead birches : a comparison of ring-barked and naturally dead trees

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Samuel Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : Wood-inhabiting fungi; ring-barking; community ecology;

    Abstract : Dead wood is an important part of forest ecosystems, especially since so many organisms depend on it for nutrients or as substrate for breeding or foraging. Since forestry intensified in northern Europe during the mid 1900s, the amount of dead wood in Fennoscandian forests has drastically decreased. READ MORE

  3. 12. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  4. 13. Analyzing the use of Humidity Cue in Navigation of Drosophila melanogaster

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Kalle Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Humidity is one of the main abiotic factor of ecosystems and affects animals behaviour, fitness and distribution. Due to their small size and inability to thermoregulate using metabolism, insects, such as the fruit fly Drosophila Melanogaster, are especially reliant on humidity. READ MORE

  5. 14. Inhemskt i trädgården : om möjligheterna att använda den inhemska floran i trädgården

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Ylva Winbäck; [2022]
    Keywords : Inhemska växter; vilda växter; biologisk mångfald; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; genetisk variation; trädgård; växtkomposition; växtlista;

    Abstract : Många insekter är utvecklade tillsammans med den lokala floran och bidrar med viktiga ekosystemtjänster såsom pollinering. Fjärilarnas larver är utvecklade till att äta från vissa inhemska växter även om de fullvuxna fjärilarna kan ta nektar från ett större antal arter, däribland exotiska växter. READ MORE

  6. 15. Tree origin or traits? : what makes a tree suitable as an urban habitat for insect fauna?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kalle Ågren; [2022]
    Keywords : Biodiversity; Tree morphology; Invertebrates; Natives; Non-natives; Geographical origin; Phylogeny; Exotic; Plant technology; Congeners; Urban;

    Abstract : A global decline in diversity of plants and animals, has led to an increased focus on the topic of biodiversity. The trend of urbanisation can be a facilitator for biodiversity loss, and cities generally have lower densities of species compared to non-urban areas. This has made biodiversity in cities an important concept. READ MORE