Essays about: "somatic index"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words somatic index.

  1. 1. The role of diseases in mass mortality of wood lemmings (Myopus schisticolor)

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

    Author : Henrik Johansen; [2021]
    Keywords : wood lemming; Myopus schisticolor; disease; virus; pathogens; mass mortality; orthohantavirus; pan-orthohantavirus; somatic index; spleen index;

    Abstract : Like many other rodent species, the wood lemming (Myopus schisticolor) exhibits cycles with large population peaks but unlike most other European rodents, these peaks are frequently followed by mass mortality. It is largely unknown what pathogens wood lemmings carry and if pathogens could affect their population dynamics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Personality traits and cognitive abilities A correlational study on facet level of traits

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Katarina Kjellvertz; [2018]
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    Abstract : The relation between Personality and Intelligence has interested researchers for decades. This study considers the relationship between the two constructs on a facet level. READ MORE

  4. 3. Immigrant Adolescents in Sweden: Acculturation and Mental Health

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Tena Pesa; Mustafa Ashir; [2017]
    Keywords : immigrant adolescents; acculturation strategies; mental health; ‘immigration paradox’; optimism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study examined the acculturation strategies of immigrant adolescents in Sweden and their relation to the mental health symptoms. The participants were 101 immigrant adolescents and 52 Swedish adolescents 15 to 19 years old. READ MORE

  5. 4. Rapid Changes in Salinity and Cyanobacterial Exposure Influence condition of Young of the Year (YOY) Perch (Perca fluviatilis) : A Field Study in the Curonian Lagoon(Lithuania)

    University essay from Institutionen för naturvetenskap, NV

    Author : Kristofer Bergström; [2010]
    Keywords : perch; cyanobacteria; curonian lagoon;

    Abstract : Two decades ago the recruitment of YOY perch (Perca fluviatilis) started to decline along the Swedish east cost of the Baltic Sea. Factors that influence recruitment are e.g. eutrophication that causes habitat losses and overfishing of cod (Gadus morhua) which causes cascading effects in the food web. READ MORE

  6. 5. The importance of shade for dairy cattle in Sweden.

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

    Author : Maria Andersson; [2009]
    Keywords : Mjölkkor; Beteende; Skugga; Bete;

    Abstract : Today, there are no regulations saying that cows must have access to some kind of shelter at pasture during the summer. In more tropical countries, it is well-known that dairy cows might suffer from heat stress when exposed to sun and high temperatures. The well-being of the cows is thereby reduced and the production may also decrease. READ MORE