Category: Ecology

Pick an endangered species. What could make it go extinct? What could save this species from extinction?

Here are the detailed instructions for the lab report:
Instructions for Lab Repo

Here are the detailed instructions for the lab report:
Instructions for Lab Report Writer
Overview of the Task:
You are tasked with writing a lab report based on an experiment investigating lichen distribution on the north and south sides of trees in Deep Run Park, Henrico County. The report must include the standard sections (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) and follow scientific writing conventions. All required statistical analyses, data summaries, and figures/tables should be included in the Results section.
1. Introduction:
• Provide background information on lichens, emphasizing their ecological significance and role as bioindicators.
• Clearly state the research question: whether lichens grow more on the north or south sides of trees.
• Include a research hypothesis (that lichens grow more on the north side) and a null hypothesis (that there is no significant difference in lichen growth between the two sides).
• Cite well-established primary sources in this section, e.g., Nash (2008) and Hale (1979).
2. Methods and Materials:
• Describe the field experiment conducted in Deep Run Park, specifying the establishment of a baseline and transects. Trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) >10 cm were selected for lichen measurements.
• Explain how lichen area (in cm²) was measured using a lichenometer, and how bark temperature (°C) was recorded using a laser thermometer.
• Emphasize how bias was minimized (e.g., trees were selected randomly along transects, and measurements were taken consistently at DBH for all trees).
• Include detailed steps for each part of the experimental process, from setting up transects to taking measurements.
3. Results:
• Present the data on lichen coverage and bark temperature in both table and figure formats.
• Summarize the mean lichen coverage and bark temperature for the north and south sides of the trees, including standard errors and p-values from an independent samples t-test.
• Ensure that the results are organized into clear sections without sub-headings:
• Table: Include a table summarizing sample size, mean lichen coverage, mean temperature, standard errors, and p-values for the north and south sides.
• Figures: Create two bar graphs: one for the mean lichen coverage and another for the mean bark temperature, both with standard error bars.
• Figure 1: Bar graph for the mean lichen coverage on the north and south sides.
• Figure 2: Bar graph for the mean bark temperature on the north and south sides.
4. Discussion:
• Interpret the results, focusing on the lack of significant difference between the north and south sides in both lichen coverage and temperature.
• Offer explanations for why the expected results (higher lichen growth on the north side) were not observed. Consider factors such as canopy cover, tree species, microclimatic variations, and external environmental influences.
• Suggest improvements for future studies, such as using a larger sample size, different locations, or varying tree species to explore lichen distribution further.
5. Common Errors to Avoid:
• Write the lab report in the first-person perspective, as though you conducted the experiment yourself. Do not refer to “researchers” or an “ecology lab.”
• Avoid common mistakes such as using contractions, reporting raw data instead of averages, and failing to cite non-original ideas.
• Ensure correct formatting for degrees Celsius (°C) and square centimeters (cm²). Tables should come before figures, and both should be properly labeled.
please follow all the instructions

attached marine ecology lab report for your mandatory amendment – (rewrite and r

attached marine ecology lab report for your mandatory amendment – (rewrite and re-paraphrase the introduction and the discution and the section related to analysis ) due to the instractor found that the report shows a high level of similarity with a plagiarism reaching 56%.
Please revise and rewrite the main sections of the report.

Please follow my outline and my instructor correction and avoid using ChatGPT or

Please follow my outline and my instructor correction and avoid using ChatGPT or Ai for writing and i will attach the syllabus look at page 15 to 18 is the rubric instructions and if you need more information tell me.
the term paper should include page cover , page number , table of content , graphs , figures and referances between 8 to 12
for the powerpoint you can use this template only 12 to 15 max slides
if you need a example for the term paper let me know.

Please follow my outline and my instructor correction and avoid using ChatGPT or

Please follow my outline and my instructor correction and avoid using ChatGPT or Ai for writing and i will attach the syllabus look at page 15 to 18 is the rubric instructions and if you need more information tell me.
the term paper should include page cover , page number , table of content , graphs , figures and referances between 8 to 12
for the powerpoint you can use this template only 12 to 15 max slides
if you need a example for the term paper let me know.

Develop a proposal following the typical research process, including research qu

Develop a proposal following the typical research process, including research questions or specific aims, hypotheses, brief literature review, study design, data collection plan and consideration. Double spaced, minimum of 10 pages without references.

In your opinion, what have we learned about ecological succession and disturban

In your opinion, what have we learned about ecological succession and disturbance that can be used to manage forests and other natural areas in a sustainable manner? Are there ways to mimic nature? Please do some additional research on this topic, starting with the reading and resources below:
Here’s a little background reading to start you off:
Millions of acres of forest across the U.S. are regenerating from intensive logging of decades past. Historic timber harvesting typically either involved clear-cutting (cutting all trees in a forest at once) or high-grading (cutting the larger, merchantable, trees while leaving smaller trees to continue growing). With either approach, secondary succession soon produces a dense young forest of small, similarly sized trees.
These young forests can be very uniform over large areas, creating little of the habitat diversity needed to support high numbers of plant and animal species (species diversity). In addition, the high density of young trees means they compete intensely for resources, resulting in slow growth and potentially high mortality rates. Little sunlight reaches the forest floor, limiting growth of understory plants.
In contrast, the old growth forests (not previously logged) that existed before were structurally complex and diverse. Trees in such forests were generally larger in size and spaced further apart, allowing sunlight to filter through the canopy and support understory shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Small scale disturbances by wind, fire and insect infestations would periodically kill small blocks of trees, creating sunny openings within which early successional plants could colonize. Additional habitat diversity was provided by large standing dead trees (snags) and fallen logs. Numerous small animals could make use of these structures for shelter, predator escape and nesting. The presence of those small animals, in turn, attracted their predators.
With enough time, natural succession will usually restore old growth conditions in previously logged forests. However, this process may take decades to centuries to complete. Many forest managers are consequently interested in accelerating this process, or at least managing younger forests so as to mimic some of the beneficial characteristics of old growth forests. The Vermont Land Trust video (linked below) details one such effort.
As you watch the Vermont Land Trust video, think about the forest management principles that are discussed and how they relate to succession concepts learned after the Mt. St. Helens eruption in 1980 (see the Mt. Saint Helens article and interactive website in the Unit 5 resources). Even though the details of these two successions are very different, some of the same concepts and lessons apply. Your initial discussion board response should address the following specific succession concepts: disturbance, pioneer species, biological legacies, snags, downed trees, habitat diversity, species diversity. You should also explicitly address the lessons of BOTH the Vermont Land Trust forest and Mt. St. Helens.
For inspiration, please view the following video from the Vermont Land Trust and review the material on Mt. St. Helens in the study guide.

In order to access the following resource, click the link below.
Vermont Land Trust. (2020, December 30). Ecological forest management in action: Creating a disturbance to mimic nature [Video]. cielo24. https://c24.page/92uhzqf3xta76up297ryvmqk24

I have all the instructions below for the references.
The goal of this assignme

I have all the instructions below for the references. The goal of this assignment is to summarize the key points of your 5 chosen scientific resources
(e.g., journal articles) and to explain how each one is applicable to your research paper topic.
Details on finding and citing appropriate literature are in the Literature Searching and
Citations Guidelines.
For each of your 5 sources you should first include the full reference (use Ecology formatting),
followed by a short paragraph that should include the goal of the article (1 sentence), the
applicable findings of the article (2-3 sentences), and how the article will fit into your research
paper (1-2 sentences). You will be graded on content, length, and correct citation format using
Ecology formatting. Remember: the summaries should be in your own words and should not
contain any quotes.
Below is an example reference that would receive full credit:
Finkelstein, M. E., S. Wolf, M. Goldman, D.F. Doak, P.R. Sievert, G. Balogh, and H. Hasegawa.
2010. The anatomy of a (potential) disaster: Volcanoes, behavior, and population viability of
the short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus). Biological Conservation 143:321-331.
This article uses a population viability analysis to examine threats to an endangered seabird, the
short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus). The authors explore how a natural disaster, like a
volcano eruption, would affect the small population of short-tailed albatrosses on their breeding
islands. They then compare these effects with the measured impact of a 1% annual increase in
population mortality due to human activities, like bycatch. I can use this paper to show how
overharvesting marine fish populations can have unintended effects on the conservation of other
marine species.
my top is about kelp forest. i want refrecnes regarding that topic and answer the questions for each references you do.

I have all the instructions below for the references.
The goal of this assignme

I have all the instructions below for the references. The goal of this assignment is to summarize the key points of your 5 chosen scientific resources
(e.g., journal articles) and to explain how each one is applicable to your research paper topic.
Details on finding and citing appropriate literature are in the Literature Searching and
Citations Guidelines.
For each of your 5 sources you should first include the full reference (use Ecology formatting),
followed by a short paragraph that should include the goal of the article (1 sentence), the
applicable findings of the article (2-3 sentences), and how the article will fit into your research
paper (1-2 sentences). You will be graded on content, length, and correct citation format using
Ecology formatting. Remember: the summaries should be in your own words and should not
contain any quotes.
Below is an example reference that would receive full credit:
Finkelstein, M. E., S. Wolf, M. Goldman, D.F. Doak, P.R. Sievert, G. Balogh, and H. Hasegawa.
2010. The anatomy of a (potential) disaster: Volcanoes, behavior, and population viability of
the short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus). Biological Conservation 143:321-331.
This article uses a population viability analysis to examine threats to an endangered seabird, the
short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus). The authors explore how a natural disaster, like a
volcano eruption, would affect the small population of short-tailed albatrosses on their breeding
islands. They then compare these effects with the measured impact of a 1% annual increase in
population mortality due to human activities, like bycatch. I can use this paper to show how
overharvesting marine fish populations can have unintended effects on the conservation of other
marine species.
my topic is about overharvsting and I want refrecnes about kelp forest. i want refrecnes regarding that topic and answer the questions for each references you do.

Hello. I have this assignment that I need to do by tomorrow.
Assignment: Discus

Hello. I have this assignment that I need to do by tomorrow.
Assignment: Discussion #2 Questions
Assignment description:
Read Estes and Palmisano 1974.pdf Estes and Palmisano 1974.pdf and Estes et al. 1998.pdf
Find the discussion questions in the document named: Discussion #2 Questions_ Estes & Palmisano 1974 + Estes et al 1998.docx Discussion #2 Questions_ Estes & Palmisano 1974 + Estes et al 1998.docx
Add your answers to the Word document and upload them using the TurnItIn link below. Note that Turnitin compares responses to ensure students are turning in original work.
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