Blar i Institutt for biologi på emneord "Biologi"
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Alien plant species in Svalbard
(Master thesis, 2012)Increased introductions combined with favorable growing conditions may enhance the presence and increase the success of alien plant species in High Arctic settlements. With global warming, the presence and success of alien ... -
An assessment of gains in conservation: A case study in Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
(Master thesis, 2012)SummaryForest ecosystems are important due to the services they are providing (e.g. food, timber, water and air clearance, etc.). This study investigated the change of forest habitat representation in the protected area ... -
Desnity dependent habitat use of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L.- stranding in hydropower rivers
(Master thesis, 2011)An experiment was performed in four artificial stream channels during summer and autumn to investigate the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on habitat choice of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). To investigate ... -
Environmental degradation and loss of traditional agriculture as two causes of conflicts in shrimp farming in southwest coastal Bangladesh: present status and probable solution
(Master thesis, 2012)AbstractA survey was conducted among some of the stakeholders in the shrimp value chain on the south-western coast of Bangladesh. Using a well-structured and pre-tested questionnaire, the attitudes of the respondents towards ... -
Human-carnivore conflict over livestock in the eastern Serengeti ecosystem with special emphasis on African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
(Master thesis, 2011)AbstractHuman-carnivore conflict is currently one of the main constraints to biodiversity conservation efforts outside many protected areas worldwide. A survey of livestock depredation caused by wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) ... -
Male dimorphism and reproductive biology in corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops L.)
(Doctoral thesis, 2001)The scope of this thesis was to study male dimorphism and reproductive biology in corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops L.). The most common male morph in corkwing wrasse is distinctively blue and green (territorial males), ... -
Metabolite changes in conifer buds and needles during bud break - Norway spruce (Picea abies) and European silver fir (Abies alba)
(Master thesis, 2011)Background and objective: This research is based on the study of metabolites in conifers buds, when exposed to sudden high temperature in controlled environmental conditions in greenhouse. The purpose of the study was to ... -
Nutritional Status of Children as an Indicator of Bushmeat Utilization in Western Serengeti
(Master thesis, 2011)Serengeti ecosystem supports great number of large mammals ranging from grazers, browsers and carnivores. Some of these animals migrate between seasonal water sources and grasslands. The human population in the western ... -
Patterns of Distribution of Paspalum species along environmental gradients landscapes in the Nicaraguan Dry Tropical Forest
(Master thesis, 2012)How the patterns of distribution of 4 Paspalum species in Nicaragua, are affected by environmental variables at different scales. -
Red-listed vascular Plant Species in Sub-Alpine and Alpine Landscapes: How does Land-use affect their Distribution?
(Master thesis, 2012)A major threat to red-listed vascular plant species in semi-natural habitats is land use change. In this study the effect of land use on the distribution of red-listed vascular plant species was investigated in a protected ... -
Sex roles and reproductive behaviour in gobies and guppies : a female perspective
(Doctoral thesis, 2003)This thesis focuses on reproductive dynamics, behaviour and selection from a female perspective. The aim was to explore variation in sex roles and potential for selection on females, as well as the selective forces working ... -
Spatial and Temporal Variation in Moose- (Alces alces) Road Crossings
(Master thesis, 2012)This study examined what separates a crossing site from an available crossing site and investigate when and where roads are more likely to be crossed by moose (Alces alces). Five seasonal models for two sexes were selected ... -
The park-people conflict in the Chitwan National Park with reference to the Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
(Master thesis, 2012)The lack of access to forest resources for the rural community residing in the buffer zones of national parks has created conflict between the national parks, the people residing in these areas and wildlife. People residing ... -
Why Do Some Areas Have Higher Density of Forest Grouse Than Others?
(Master thesis, 2011)Landscape and vegetation data were extracted from digital maps by use of GIS. These data together with predator and management related data collected from landowners and hunter's associations in Norway, were used as ...