Sentences with phrase «modern ecosystems»

Small mammals and reptiles can be very diverse and abundant in modern ecosystems, but small dinosaurs (less than 100 kg) are considerably less common than large ones in the fossil record.

Indeed, modern ecosystems depend on the persistence of bacteria and fungi and other relatively very simple and archaic life forms to break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

«This is despite the fact that 48 million years of species turnover and evolution separate the Messel lake ecosystem from modern ecosystems.»

«These ancient rocks can actually fuel modern ecosystems.»

Whatever the cause, this major evolutionary event led to a wide range of biological innovation, including the origin of modern ecosystems, a rapid increase in animal diversity, the origin of skeletons and the first appearance of specialist modes of life such as burrowing and swimming.

With various «de-extinction» projects in the works right now, researchers have published a paper analyzing the ecological benefits, risks and responsibilities of reintroducing once - extinct species into modern ecosystems.

These tiny crustaceans from the order Cladocera form the basis of the trophic pyramid and therefore play an important role in modern ecosystems.

Can modern ecosystem and climate models, based on extensive satellite observations, help us understand these changes?

Especially for new firms and new solos — they have the unique opportunity to grow a practice entirely within a modern ecosystem that was not available to firms that have been around for even five or more years.