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Spatial pattern formation in an insect host-parasitoid system.

Authors :
Maron, John L.
Harrison, Susan
Source :
Science. 11/28/1997, Vol. 278 Issue 5343, p1619-1621. 3p. 7 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Presents research which supported spatial models in ecology predicting that populations may form patchy distributions within continuous habitats through strong predator-prey or host-parasitoid interactions combined with limited dispersal. Study of tussock moths, Orgyia vetusta; Implications of research.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANIMAL populations
*ORGYIA
*PREDATORY insects
*HABITATS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
278
Issue :
5343
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9712064387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.278.5343.1619
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