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535 concepts

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structural color

Colors produced by light-scattering nanostructures rather than pigment absorption

general ecology1 paper
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style length variation

Continuous variation in style length within and among M. fusiformis populations, categorized as long-styled vs short-styled morphs

evolution1 paper
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substrate collection timing

population ecology1 paper
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summer warming

Increases in summer temperature over time periods relevant to vegetation monitoring studies

climate1 paper
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surface hoar

climate1 paper
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taxonomic impediment

The bottleneck in biodiversity research caused by insufficient taxonomic expertise and long wait times for species identification

methodological1 paper
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temporal scale-dependence

The degree to which network structural properties vary depending on the temporal scale at which data are aggregated and analyzed

community ecology1 paper
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temporal variation in plant chemistry

Day versus night differences in plant chemical emissions and metabolite production

plant physiology1 paper
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temporally forbidden links

community ecology1 paper
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terrestrial-aquatic interfaces

Boundary zones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems where material exchange occurs

landscape1 paper
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territoriality

population ecology1 paper
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thermal developmental advantage

Developmental benefit gained from egg clusters oriented to intercept morning sun due to enhanced thermal conditions

population ecology1 paper
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thermal melanism

population ecology1 paper
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threshold distance

The distance beyond which the positive effects of habitat features on species richness and abundance become negligible

landscape1 paper
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threshold response

Nonlinear responses where rates change dramatically at specific density values

general ecology1 paper
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topographic relief

The difference in elevation between high and low points in a landscape

landscape1 paper
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toxic masculinity

general ecology1 paper
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toxicosis

population ecology1 paper
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transient increase in respiration rate

biogeochemistry1 paper
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tundra vegetation change

Directional changes in plant community composition, abundance, and structure in tundra ecosystems over time

climate1 paper
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uniparental care

Parental care provided by only one parent, either male or female

population ecology1 paper
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univoltine

Having one generation per year, characteristic of high-altitude mosquito species

population ecology1 paper
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vegetation boundaries

Multi-scalar or hierarchical entities where environmental conditions act as site-dependent filters of varying degree to create a present landscape

landscape1 paper
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vegetation density patterns

Spatial distribution of plant species abundance in relation to ant nest locations

community ecology1 paper
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vesicular stomatitis

Vector-borne livestock disease caused by vesicular stomatitis viruses that produces blister-like lesions on muzzle, lips, tongue, and other areas

general ecology1 paper
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visual obstruction effects

How physical barriers affect an animal's ability to detect predators and influence anti-predatory behavior patterns

population ecology1 paper
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western gothic

A hybrid genre combining western settings and conventions with gothic aesthetics including dark set design, chiaroscuro lighting, and themes of entrapment and monstrosity

methodological1 paper
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whirling disease

community ecology1 paper
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whirling disease

Disease caused by the myxozoan parasite Myxobolus cerebralis that affects salmonid fish populations

population ecology1 paper
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white noise

Sound produced by vocal tract constriction that creates airflow turbulence

methodological1 paper
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wilderness

landscape1 paper
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wildland-urban interface

Areas where expanding development meets undeveloped wildland that may increase wildlife-vehicle collisions

landscape1 paper
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wing polymorphism

Presence of both long-winged and short-winged morphs within a species, related to dispersal-reproduction tradeoffs

evolution1 paper
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wing wear

Physical damage or deterioration of wing structures that may affect flight performance

general ecology1 paper
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zero-degree isotherm

The elevation at which temperature is at zero degrees Celsius (freezing point), which is moving to higher elevations due to climate change

climate1 paper