Exotic Mammals Disperse Exotic Fungi That Promote Invasion by Exotic Trees

Exotic Mammals Disperse Exotic Fungi That Promote Invasion by Exotic Trees

Biological invasions are often complex phenomena because many factors influence their outcome. One key aspect is how non-natives interact with the local biota. Interaction with local species may be especially important for exotic species that require an obligatory mutualist, such as Pinaceae species that need ectomycorrhizal (EM) fungi. EM fungi and seeds of Pinaceae disperse independently, so ...

Exotic invasion.

Research The U.S. Clean Air Act designates hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) as those that " may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogenic, mutagenic " (Clean Air Act Amendments 1990), and exhibit other adverse health effects. Effective reduction of exposures to HAPs requires determining the compounds, exposure pathways, and sources that contribute the most to human health risk. Many prior ris...

Exotic Atoms and Exotic Nuclei

Critical Care Management of Exotic Small Mammals

SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE EXOTIC SMALL MAMMAL PATIENT In general, basic equipment used for dogs and cats can be used on many rabbits, rodents, and ferrets. Most exotic small mammals tend to be very little; therefore, pediatric equipment is a must. For example, the heart rate of many exotic small mammals can easily be over 350 beats per minute. In many species, this would be considered tachycardic, ...

Enrichment for Small Mammals and Exotic Pets

ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT A marked difference noted when comparing small mammals and exotic pets to their wild counterparts is the degree of complexity and interaction that exists in nature and the frequent lack of complexity and interaction in pet environments. While laboratories, zoos, and large-scale animal breeding facilities are encouraged or required to provide enrichment programs for thei...