Resource selection by an ancient taxon (Onychophora) in a modern urban landscape: A multi-scale analysis approach to assist in the conservation of an animal phylum
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- 作者：Dan Barretta ; dbarrett19@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Mariano R. Recioa ; b ; Barbara I.P. Barrattc ; d ; Philip J. Seddona ; Yolanda van Heezika
- 关键词：Invertebrate ; Model averaging ; Multiple scale ; Onychophora ; Resource selection ; Urban ecology
- 刊名：Landscape and Urban Planning
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：148
- 期：Complete
- 页码：27-36
- 全文大小：1332 K
文摘
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Onychophora selected habitat fragments with moist, dark, and decayed cover objects.
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Onychophora were also found in disturbed habitat with non-native vegetation.
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Habitat selection was influenced by urban matrix conditions.
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Protecting Onychophora habitat, even in urban areas, is important for conservation.