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Phenology and cover of plant growth forms predict herbivore habitat selection in a high latitude ecosystem
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)
The spatial and temporal distribution of forage quality is among the most central factors affecting herbivore habitat
selection. Yet, for high latitude areas, forage quantity has been found to be more important than quality. Studies on large
ungulate foraging patterns are faced with methodological challenges in both assessing animal movements at the scale of
forage distribution, and in assessing ...
Transferability of biotic interactions: temporal consistency of arctic plant-rodent relationships is poor
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-17)
Variability in biotic interaction strength is an integral part of food web functioning.
However, the consequences of the spatial and temporal variability of biotic interactions
are poorly known, in particular for predicting species abundance and distribution.
The amplitude of rodent population cycles (i.e., peak-phase abundances) has
been hypothesized to be determined by vegetation properties ...
Definition of sampling units begets conclusions in ecology: The case of habitats for plant communities
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-03-05)
In ecology, expert knowledge on habitat characteristics is often used to define sampling
units such as study sites. Ecologists are especially prone to such approaches
when prior sampling frames are not accessible. Here we ask to what extent can
different approaches to the definition of sampling units influence the conclusions
that are drawn from an ecological study? We do this by comparing a ...
Gatekeepers to the effects of climate warming? Niche construction restricts plant community changes along a temperature gradient
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-20)
Organisms that modify the environment (niche constructors) are likely candidates to mediate the effects of climate warming. Here we assess tundra plant community changes
along a temperature gradient and how these are modified in the presence of the common
allelopathic dwarf shrub Empetrum nigrum and the large herbivore Rangifer tarandus.
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We developed a structural equation model based on data ...