Michael R Conover

Predator-Prey Dynamics

The Role of Olfaction

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Produktbeschreibung

By presenting an abundance of scientific evidence throughout the text on olfaction and the olfactory concealment theory, Predator-Prey Dynamics reshapes the way that scientists view animal behavior. The olfactory concealment theory demonstrates that olfaction is an effective method used by predators to locate prey because animals constantly release a stream of odorants. However, animals can minimize their risk of being detected by an olfactory predator by hiding where updrafts, turbulence and suboptimal wind speeds occur (all predictable in time and space). Using published literature to test predictions, this book will help biologists and wildlife professionals manage olfactory predators and their prey.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. September 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 175mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9780367389291
• ISBN-10: 0367389290
• Artikelnr.: 57817032

Autorenporträt

Conover, Michael R.

Inhaltsangabe

Olfactory Predators and Odorants
  Detecting and Locating Prey Through Depositional Odor Trails
  Using Airborne Odorants to Detect the Presence of Prey
  Using Odor Plumes to Locate Prey and the Impact of Convection
  Experimental Evidence that Updrafts and Turbulence Hinder the Ability of Predators to Find Prey Using Olfaction
Turbulence Caused by Isolated Surface Features
Turbulence Over Rough Surfaces
Turbulence Within and Below Plant Canopies
Trade-Offs Required to Achieve Optimal Hiding Strategies
Impact of Olfactory Predators on the Behavior of Female Ungulates During Parturition and on the Behavior of Their Young
  Do Nest Site Characteristics Influence Nest Predation Rates by Olfactory Predators? Do Weather
Convection
Isolated Surface Features
or Shelterbelts Influence Nest Predation Rates of Olfactory Predators? Do Prairies
Savannas
Forests
or Edge Habitats Influence Nest Predation Rates of Olfactory Predators? Using the Physics of Airflow to Redefine Common Ecological Terms
Epilogue
References
Appendices
Index