Reframing the mammoth steppe: insights from analysis of isotopic niches
R Schwartz-Narbonne, FJ Longstaffe… - Quaternary Science …, 2019 - Elsevier
Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), horse (Equus spp.) and bison (Bison spp.)
coexisted with a variety of mammalian megafauna across the Pleistocene mammoth steppe …
coexisted with a variety of mammalian megafauna across the Pleistocene mammoth steppe …
Sulfur isotopes (δ34S) in Arctic marine mammals: indicators of benthic vs. pelagic foraging
Consumer tissue stable carbon isotope compositions (δ 13 C) are well established
indicators of benthic and pelagic foraging in marine ecosystems. Stable sulfur isotope …
indicators of benthic and pelagic foraging in marine ecosystems. Stable sulfur isotope …
Pelagic and benthic ecosystems drive differences in population and individual specializations in marine predators
Individual specialization, which describes whether populations are comprised of dietary
generalists or specialists, has profound ecological and evolutionary implications. However …
generalists or specialists, has profound ecological and evolutionary implications. However …
Feeding morphology and body size shape resource partitioning in an eared seal community
AM Valenzuela-Toro, R Mehta… - Biology …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Body size and feeding morphology influence how animals partition themselves within
communities. We tested the relationships among sex, body size, skull morphology and …
communities. We tested the relationships among sex, body size, skull morphology and …
Intra-specific Niche Partitioning in Antarctic Fur Seals, Arctocephalus gazella
Competition for resources within a population can lead to niche partitioning between sexes,
throughout ontogeny and among individuals, allowing con-specifics to co-exist. We aimed to …
throughout ontogeny and among individuals, allowing con-specifics to co-exist. We aimed to …
The isotopic niche of Atlantic, biting marine mammals and its relationship to skull morphology and body size
M Drago, M Signaroli, M Valdivia, EM González… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Understanding the trophic niches of marine apex predators is necessary to understand
interactions between species and to achieve sustainable, ecosystem-based fisheries …
interactions between species and to achieve sustainable, ecosystem-based fisheries …
[HTML][HTML] Isotopic niche plasticity in a marine top predator as indicator of a large marine ecosystem food web status
JE Ciancio, P Yorio, C Buratti, GÁ Colombo, E Frere - Ecological Indicators, 2021 - Elsevier
As marine ecosystems are harvested or modified by anthropogenic or natural factors, there
is an increasing demand for indicators of trophic web health or status. The Magellanic …
is an increasing demand for indicators of trophic web health or status. The Magellanic …
Archaeological sharks: changes in the trophic ecology between late Holocene and modern shark communities in South Brazil
G Burg Mayer, RHA de Freitas - Marine Biology, 2023 - Springer
Sharks are essential components of marine communities, and their removal might simplify
ecosystems and lead to unpredictable and detrimental effects on the food web. Comparing …
ecosystems and lead to unpredictable and detrimental effects on the food web. Comparing …
Amino acid-specific isotopes reveal changing five-dimensional niche segregation in Pacific seabirds over 50 years
Hutchison's niche theory suggests that coexisting competing species occupy non-
overlapping hypervolumes, which are theoretical spaces encompassing more than three …
overlapping hypervolumes, which are theoretical spaces encompassing more than three …
Stable oxygen isotopes reveal habitat use by marine mammals in the Río de la Plata estuary and adjoining Atlantic Ocean
M Drago, M Valdivia, D Bragg, EM González… - Estuarine, Coastal and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Detailed knowledge on habitat use by marine mammals is critical for understanding their
ecological role and for adequate management. Here, we assess the habitat use patterns of …
ecological role and for adequate management. Here, we assess the habitat use patterns of …