Extinction Research Paper by cee-cee

Extinction
An examination of extinction and its relation to the total ecosystem.
# 107366 | 1,674 words | 9 sources | MLA | 2008 | US
Published on Sep 02, 2008 in Environmental Studies (Environmental Problems) , Biology (General) , Research Designs (General)


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Description:

The paper discusses that fact that the ability of a species to survive the extinction of another, depends on its ability to adapt. The paper continues and states that omnivores fair better than those with a limited range of food because if a single food source disappears from the environment, it can more easily find another suitable food source. More highly specialized members of the ecosystem will not be able to substitute food as those that can eat a variety of food. The paper details that the extinction of a single food species will quickly follow the elimination of their major food source. The paper supports the thesis that non-random species loss will have a more devastating effect on the community and than random species loss.

Outline:
Research Methods and Extinction
The Example of Plants and Avian Species
Conclusions

Sample of Sources Used:

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  • Lin, A., Mann, B., Torres-Oviedo, G., Lincoln, B., Kas, J., and Swinney, H. Localization and Extinction of Bacterial Populations under Inhomogeneous Growth Conditions. Biophysical Journal. 2004. vol. 87 pp. 75-80
  • Martin, K. A re-evaluation of the relationship between trace fossils and dysoxia. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, January 1, 2004; vol. 228. No. 1, pp. 141 - 156.
  • Schlapper, F., Pfister, A., and Schmid, B. Non-random species extinction and plant production: implications for ecosystem functioning. Journal of Applied Ecology. 2005. Vol. 42. pp. 13-24.

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