Large Animals and System-Level Characteristics in River Corridors

Large Animals and System-Level Characteristics in River Corridors

The structure and function of river corridors can be significantly modified by large animals. Naiman and Rogers discuss community interactions among species which have long-term, complex ecosystem-level consequences.

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Veröffentlicht in:Bioscience 1997-09, Vol.47 (8), p.521-529
Hauptverfasser: Naiman, Robert J., Rogers, Kevin H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal behavior
Animals
Aves
Biodiversity
Community Relations
Ecology
Ecosystems
Elephants
Environmental impact
Environmental Influences
Freshwater
Freshwater ecology
Freshwater ecosystems
Habitat corridors
Individual Characteristics
Integrity
Lotic systems
Mammalia
Physical Characteristics
Physical Environment
Plants
Reptilia
Riverine habitats
Rivers
Species
Water
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Zusammenfassung:The structure and function of river corridors can be significantly modified by large animals. Naiman and Rogers discuss community interactions among species which have long-term, complex ecosystem-level consequences.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1313120