Ecological synthesis is tricky. One of its many challenges is that empirical data rarely paint a clear picture either supporting or refuting a given hypothesis. More typically, empirical studies have diverging results. But even for hypotheses where refuting evidence is...
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31 January 2014
Why might you find scientists out on a pitch black night on a remote Alaskan lake driving two 18’ boats with a net towed in between? Fun, tradition, data collection? Well, all of the above, assuming the weather is nice. In our article, “ Climate variation is filtered...
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27 January 2014
Having one predator chasing you is scary enough, but what about having two? Hunting in different habitats? Lucky me not being roe-deer! Read more in the Oikos Early View paper “Living and dying in a multi-predator landscape of fear: roe deer are squeezed...
The first editor’schoice for 2014 is the work of Alexander Kubisch and colleagues . This invited contribution synthesizes how feedbacks between ecological and evolutionary on dispersal shape species ranges and range dynamics. The manuscript is a systematic review on...
If a vector prefers uninfected hosts or infected hosts – how does that affect the pathogen’s spread? Find out in the Early View paper “Vector preference and host defense against infection interact to determine disease dynamics” by Adam R. Zeilinger and Matthew P...
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17 January 2014
We are very happy to announce that “The Per Brinck Oikos Award 2014″ has been awarded to Professor Robert D. Holt, University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida, USA. Here is Bob’s presentation of himself and his research: “What makes the study of life such an...
How is lake water quality and nutrient fluxes effected by invasive and native organisms? That's what Geraldine Nogaro and Alan D. Steinman are answering in the new Early View Oikos paper, "Influence of ecosystem engineers on ecosystem processes is mediated by lake...
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15 January 2014
How does fruit-eating relate to body size and geographic range? Find out in the Early View paper “Ecological correlates of trophic status and frugivory in neotropical primates” by Joseph E. Hawes and Carlos A. Peres. Below is their summary of the study: A good...
Who are the murderers and who are the victims in forest soils? Read about Babett Günther and co-workers’ homocide investigation in the Early View Oikos paper: “ Variations in prey consumption of centipede predators in forest soils as indicated by molecular gut content...
We are very happy to present our cover for 2014! As you might recall, we had a photo competition to find a nice photo showing ecology in action. And we have a winner! Congratualtions Prof. Erik Svensson, Lund to the fantastic photo of emerald damselflies! Here, Erik...
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