Search for dissertations about: "Flight Behaviour"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 52 swedish dissertations containing the words Flight Behaviour.
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11. Semiochemical-mediated attraction and oviposition in pyralid moths
Abstract : Moths use chemical signals emanating from food to find sites for oviposition and subsequent larval feeding. By identifying these odours, novel approaches to pest management can be developed, such as monitoring of females in pest populations. READ MORE
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12. The visual ecology of bees - Tales of diverse eyes and behaviours
Abstract : The buzzing flight of bees is a popular summer hit. Yet, outside of a few familiar species of honeybees and bumblebees, these fantastic little creatures are still mostly unknown. With about twenty-five thousand species, bees are a very diverse group. They can be found in drastically different habitats. READ MORE
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13. Mobility and emigration in butterflies
Abstract : Because of its implications for the survival of many species, dispersal plays a key role in conservation biology. A good knowledge about the different factors that influence dispersal decisions is crucial for the understanding of inter-population movements. READ MORE
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14. Behaviour under predation risk in birds
Abstract : Predation is a major selective force in the evolution of both morphological and behavioural characters in animals. The flexibility in behavioural traits according to perceived predation risk has received much attention in recent years. READ MORE
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15. Modelling of the cyclic behaviour of superalloys
Abstract : In the aviation industry today there is a trend of increasing operating temperatures in turbine engines. The advantages with higher temperatures in the engines are improved performance and efficiency. READ MORE