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Are ruffed grouse more vulnerable to mortality during dispersal?

Authors :
Small, Robert J.
Holzwart, James C.
Source :
Ecology. Oct93, Vol. 74 Issue 7, p2020. 7p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Examines the hypothesis indicating that an inherent risk of dispersal is an increased probability of death. Use of ruffed grouse as experimental animal; Calculation of mortality estimates the transience and colonization periods; Juvenile versus adults; Male versus female.

Subjects

Subjects :
*RUFFED grouse
*ANIMAL dispersal

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00129658
Volume :
74
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9401271798