Sentences with phrase «of small invertebrates»

A host of small invertebrates, which shelter among the many holes in this part of the reef, stand out in stark contrast to the colorful background.

We could get radiation - resistance genes, for example, from the Bdelloid rotifer, a class of small invertebrates that live in freshwater pools and survive megadoses of ionizing radiation.

The remains of turtle eggs that have been attacked by predators lead to a short pulse of life in what are normally deserts, boosting the abundance of small invertebrates fourfold, a study has found.

These threads also form a home for a number of smaller invertebrates, both on the shore and in the deep sea.

Not exact matches

The Lodi Rules ™ Program certifies sustainable management of the ecosystem, soils, water, business practices, human resources, and pest control with an emphasis on reducing pesticide risk to farm workers, consumers, small aquatic invertebrates, birds, and bees.

Minibeasts are basically small invertebrate (without a backbone) animals, examples of minibeasts are spiders,

It uses its incisors to make a small hole in the surface, and then it inserts its especially extended digit into said hole and presto — it pulls its dinner out of the opening, thus giving the invertebrates inside it the actual finger.

A group of small filter - feeding invertebrates had taken over on top of the heated panels, completely shifting the balance of the tiny test ecosystem.

The new study shows that small invertebrates can be transported over hundreds of kilometers by migrating birds.

Near Glen Canyon Dam, the researchers found food webs dominated by invasive New Zealand mud snails and non-native rainbow trout, with large mismatches in the food web and only a small percentage of available invertebrates eaten by fish.

Whereas some fish, turtles or even invertebrates can become hundreds of years old, the neon pygmy goby — a small fish — reaches ripe old age at only 60 days.

If the smaller fish's top predators are culled, the former's numbers will grow, and they will consume more of the invertebrates: suddenly the fledgling starfish have fewer creatures eating them.

The concentrations are lethal to a small, shrimp - like crustacean called Hyalella azteca - a species commonly used in laboratories to investigate the effects of pesticides on invertebrates necessary for healthy rivers.

In sodium - poor soil, a University of Oklahoma ecologist has found, small amounts of added salt boost invertebrate biomass and increase decomposition — so much so, his latest work suggests, that a lack of salt could have a major impact on the global carbon cycle.

Some have cast whales as potential competitors to fishing fleets, because they vacuum up tons of invertebrates and small fish that might otherwise be available to commercially valuable species.

«These areas are home to the majority of Antarctic species — from seals and seabirds to mosses, lichens and small invertebrates, such as tardigrades and springtails.

Additionally, although carrion flies mainly home in on large animal carcasses, other invertebrate surveyors could help scientists study different ecosystem layers — for instance, carrion beetles, which feast on smaller carcasses, including those of birds.

The team had noticed hundreds of invertebrates, mostly small crustaceans, visiting turtle - grass flowers.

Current best estimates put its maximum size at 14 meters (46 feet), based on analysis of smaller and immature specimens, making it the largest known invertebrate.

They showed a smaller effect for small invertebrates, such as termites, that also contribute to decomposition of plant biomass.

The unfertilized eggs of some animals (small invertebrates, worms, some species of fish, lizards and frogs) can develop into full - grown adults under certain environmental conditions — usually a chemical stimulus of some kind.

Given the ability of even small invertebrates known as water bears to repair DNA after radiation exposure, more surprises could yet await researchers who study the bacteria.

Abstract: Diverse and abundant, marine invertebrates have essential roles in ocean ecosystems and provide vital food and export resources for millions of people around the world through small - scale artisanal to large - scale commercial fisheries.

When it comes to invertebrates, it's best to maintain a consistent supply of small, inexpensive specimens such as crabs, hermit crabs, shrimp, snails, etc. — after all, not every customer can afford a $ 100 head of coral.

Invertebrates of all kinds, even ones that are small and sometimes hard to see in a tank, are a draw to the many hobbyists looking to populate their tanks.

«Here at the Center's Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (BVMTH), we treat all kinds of birds, from canaries to ostriches, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, actually any animals, from spiders to elephants,» laughs Ketz - Riley.

We offer an array of small furry friends, birds, reptiles and amphibians as well as an incredible selection of fresh and saltwater fish, plants, corals and invertebrates.

Cats fed on a wide range of species from large birds and medium sized mammals to small insects with at least 248 species consumed (27 mammals, 113 birds, 34 reptiles, 3 amphibians, 2 fish and 69 invertebrates).

I am dedicated to offering the highest level of veterinary care possible for all species that I may encounter, from the smallest invertebrate to the enormous megavertebrates.

Together with these findings, our results suggest that sterilization likely would not reduce the impact of feral cats on native prey, which, on Catalina, includes a variety of small mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, and invertebrate species (Guttilla 2007).

Zoo Med Laboratories manufactures a wide range of high - quality small animal foods, including its newest items: Crested Gecko Food, which consists of a mixture of dried fruits and insects; Creatures Jelly Food Cups for insects and invertebrates; Avian Banquet Cuttlebone made with real cuttlebone powder and available in banana and tropical fruit flavors; and Can O» Cockroaches and Can O» Silkworms, which are designed to add variety to an animal's diet without having to keep live feeder insects.

Its small size makes it perfect for offices and bedrooms, with an ideal amount of space for small ground - dwelling lizards, geckos, arboreal or aquatic frogs, newts, salamanders, toads and many invertebrates.

You should concentrate on items that every level of hobbyist will need, such as small snails, crabs, shrimp and a wide assortment of invertebrates that are pretty much bulletproof as far as water chemistry is concerned.

Backed by CASCO Europe, CASCO America will offer customers a full range of pet store fixtures to house tropical fish, invertebrates, reptiles, small animals, birds, cats and dogs.

The ideal habitat for Western snowy plovers consists primarily of coastal beaches, sandbars, sand dunes, and river - mouths, above the high tide line — making Ocean Beach and Crissy Field prime real estate for overwintering and finding their food source (small insects and beach invertebrates).

Diet consists of small crustaceans, including tiny mysid shrimp, as well as worms and other invertebrates.

A series of small limestone ledges and crevices in depths of 15 to 25 feet provide habitat for a wide range of marine life, including juvenile reef fish, octopus, lobster and invertebrates.

It is also approved for Third Countries (non-EU members) imports of small animals including Fish, Reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians only.

The Philippines sit at the eastern edge of the bio-diverse coral triangle, supporting more than 500 types of coral, 3,000 - plus species of fish, and more than twice that number of small and unique invertebrates.

«Elevated carbon dioxide concentrations boosted plant growth; more plant food meant more small invertebrates, and more small invertebrates, in turn, allowed the fish to grow faster,» says Silvan Goldenberg, one of the Adelaide authors.

The multiyear sea ice provides unique habitat for ice - associated phytoplankton, zooplankton, small invertebrates, and a few species of fish, as well as resting, breeding, and hunting platforms for marine mammals of several species [262].

Extending the estimates to cover other species — such as mammals, amphibians and some reptile, fish, plant and invertebrate groups — pushes the estimate to US$ 76.1 billion annually, a relatively small increase because these other species benefit greatly already by the protection of lands targeted for bird conservation efforts.