Search for dissertations about: "population-level consequences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words population-level consequences.

  2. 1. Population-level consequences of variation

    Author : Lena Wennersten; Anders Forsman; Olof Leimar; Deepa Agashe; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; colour polymorphism; diversity; establishment success; evolutionary changes; population-level consequences; predation risk; Tetrix subulata; variation; Evolutionary Biology; Evolutionsbiologi;

    Abstract : Consequences of within population variation have recently attracted an increased interest in evolutionary ecology research. Theoretical models suggest important population-level consequences, but many of these predictions still remain to be tested. READ MORE

  4. 2. Population-level consequences of spatial interactions

    Author : Henrik Sjödin; Göran Englund; Åke Brännström; Per Lundberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : How is the nature of populations governed by the movement decisions made by their members? This is the core question in this thesis. To answer this question, I first assume that s movement decisions are based on conditions in their local environment. READ MORE

  5. 3. Fish population responses to climate change : Causes and consequences

    Author : Matilda L. Andersson; Peter Eklöv; Brian Hayden; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; browning; climate change; DOC; intraspecific variation; metabolism; resource use; warming;

    Abstract : Lake environments are heterogeneous, and animals show a variety of adaptations to deal with this heterogeneity. Fish often show intraspecific variation in diet, metabolism, and behavior, corresponding to their habitat use. READ MORE

  6. 4. Risk factors and health consequences of obsessive-compulsive and chronic tic disorders

    Author : Gustaf Brander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and heterogenous mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts, urges or images, followed by repetitive behaviors aimed to reduce the associated anxiety. Tic disorders are neurodevelopmental movement disorders consisting of recurring, involuntary, rapid, and sudden non-rhythmic motor movements or vocalizations. READ MORE

  7. 5. What can genetically informative designs add to the understanding of ADHD?

    Author : Qi Chen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent and clinically heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder affecting approximately 3.4–7.3% children and adolescents and 2.5–3. READ MORE