不同径级马占相思(Acacia mangium)整树蒸腾的湿、干季变化

利用Granier树干液流测定系统对广东鹤山丘陵地马占相思(Acacia mangium)林进行长期监测,并同步监测环境因子(空气温度、相对湿度、光合有效辐射、土壤体积含水量),选择胸径具有代表性的样树,结合马占相思的形态学参数,计算马占相思的整树蒸腾.通过对光合有效辐射(PAR)分级,建立不同辐射强度等级的湿季(土壤水分θ≥33%)整树蒸腾与水汽压亏缺(VPD)的相关方程,以干季(θ≤24%)的VPD代入对应PAR等级的湿季的拟合方程,求出干季的潜在蒸腾,以潜在蒸腾和干季实际蒸腾之差分析不同径级整树蒸腾在不同季节的实际变化.在所有的PAR分级内,干季整树蒸腾显著低于湿季,仅占湿季蒸腾的10%～20%,就蒸腾减少的绝对量而言,优势木>中间木>劣势木.土壤水分下降缩小了不同径级树木之间液流密度的差异,土壤水分亏缺限制了树木的蒸腾,对马占相思的生长造成一定程度的水分胁迫.     

鄱阳湖湿地不同水期微塑料表面细菌群落分布特征

【目的】微塑料(粒径<5 mm)具有疏水表面、吸附能力强、难降解等特征,可长期留存于环境中,并且易被微生物所定殖,对生态系统存有潜在风险。本研究以鄱阳湖湿地微塑料表面微生物为研究对象,探究不同水期微塑料表面细菌群落结构分布特征。【方法】分别在丰水期和枯水期采集湿地水体、沉积物及沉积物中微塑料样品。借助16SrRNA基因高通量测序技术,对样品的细菌多样性及群落结构展开分析。【结果】不同水期环境中的细菌丰富度和多样性皆高于微塑料表面。丰水期水体和沉积物细菌群落结构相似,环境与微塑料表面细菌结构差别较大,枯水期水体和沉积物以及微塑料表面细菌群落结构差别均较大。环境样品中的细菌门水平上以变形菌门(Proteobacteria)、拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)和放线菌门(Actinobacteria)为主,而丰水期微塑料表面细菌群落主要包括变形菌门、拟杆菌门、厚壁菌门(Firmicutes),枯水期微塑料表面细菌群落与环境中相似。微塑料表面细菌群落中假单胞菌属(Pseudomonas)相对丰度比环境中高。丰水期和枯水期细菌群的关键种中大部分属于变形菌门,包括鞘氨醇单胞属(Sphingomonas)等。【结论】本研究揭示了鄱阳湖湿地不同水期环境中以及微塑料表面细菌群落结构差异,研究可以丰富和完善我国湖泊湿地中微塑料的相关知识,为湖泊环境治理与管控提供理论支持与依据,以便对鄱阳湖湿地进行生态系统管理。     

中国不同地理区域鸟兽物种丰富度的相关性

生物类群之间物种丰富度的相关性研究是当前物种多样性研究中的热点问题之一,目前,中国尚无相关的研究报道。我们收集了中国三种区域类型：动物地理亚区、行政区和保护区的鸟兽名录,分析了行政区与保护区、动物地理区和经纬度带中鸟兽物种数比值及其相关性。 结果表明：不同区域、动物地理区和经纬度带中鸟兽物种数都显著相关。保护区尺度鸟兽物种 数的相关系数为0.818和动物地理区中的华北区为0.768,其他所有区域和地理区域的鸟兽物 种数的相关系数都高于0.850。因此,鸟兽物种数的相关关系在一定程度上具有预测价值。我们发现不同区域鸟兽物种数比值无显著性差异;但是,不同区域间鸟兽物种数 比值差异显著。该比值在中国呈中间低四周高的分布趋势,其中东北地区最高。我们还利用历史累积调查数据与非历史累积调查数据进行了鸟兽物种数比值及其相关性分析,发现利用累积数据计算的相关性低于非累积数据计算的相关性,但利用累积数据计算的鸟兽物 种数比值高于非累积数据计算的比值。最后,探讨了为什么鸟类与兽类的物种数目会相关。我们根据物种－面积公式,S=CA^Z,导出了两个生物类群物种丰富度的相关关 系式。利用全国不同区域数据拟合,得到Z₁/Z₂＝0.913,Z₁/Z₂接近于1。于是 ,C₁/C2可视为近似等于R_am。本研究可推广到其他不同生物类群物种。物种数量的相关关系为快速评估区域的物种多样性提供了一条途径。     

The effect of plant density on epiphytic macroinvertebrates associated with a submerged macrophyte,Lagarosiphon ilicifolius Obermeyer,in Lake Kariba,Zimbabwe

The effect of variations in the density of a submerged macrophyte, Lagarosiphon ilicifolius, on epiphytic macroinvertebrate community structure in the shallow waters of a sheltered bay of Lake Kariba were investigated. The body size class distributions of a mayfly, Cloeon (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae), and the damselfly family, Coenagrionidae, were also assessed with respect to variation in vegetation density. Macroinvertebrates were sampled from low-, moderate- and high-density beds of L. ilicifolius. There were no significant differences in individual taxon and total macroinvertebrate abundances, macroinvertebrate richness and diversity with respect to vegetation density. In all three density categories the functional feeding group (FFG) composition was dominated by collector-gatherers and collector-filterers. The abundance of the two FFGs did not change significantly within each, as well as among, the three vegetation-density categories (ANOVA, p > 0.05). The largest size class of Cloeon occurred only in high-density beds, whereas the largest coenagrionid individuals were obtained from low- and moderate-density beds and were absent from high-density beds. The results suggest that variation in the density of Lagarosiphon does not affect epiphytic macroinvertebrate community structure, but does affect body-size distributions of macroinvertebrate taxa, probably by affecting predator-prey interactions.     

喀斯特常绿落叶阔叶混交林物种多度与丰富度空间分布的尺度效应

物种多样性的空间分布格局及其尺度效应是生态学研究的重点,对于理解物种多样性的形成和维持机制以及生物多样性的管理和保护均具有重要意义。以贵州茂兰国家级自然保护区分布的亚热带原生性喀斯特常绿落叶阔叶混交林为研究对象,分析了2个1hm2(100m×100m)样地中物种多度和丰富度的空间分布特征及其与取样尺度的关系,采用方差和变异系数描述多度和丰富度在5个尺度(5m×5m,10m×10m,20m×20m,25m×25m,50m×50m)上的空间变异性。结果表明:(1)两个样地的物种多度和丰富度具有尺度依赖性特征;(2)由于多度具有叠加性,物种多度的方差随着尺度的增加呈线性增加,而变异系数呈线性下降;(3)丰富度的方差随尺度的增加表现出单峰分布的特征,在25 m×25 m尺度上达到最大值,变异系数则随取样尺度的增加而呈线性下降。研究表明,物种多度具有尺度推演规律,而丰富度却没有,因此,应慎重进行物种丰富度的尺度推演。在分析喀斯特森林物种多样性时,应注重尺度效应带来的影响。     

Seasonal distribution of pollen in the atmosphere of Darwin,tropical Australia: Preliminary results

Pollen loads in the atmosphere of Darwin, a city located in the wet‐dry tropics of Australia, have been monitored for the period March 2004 to November 2005 as part of a large research program looking at atmospheric particles and human health. Seven pollen types dominate the pollen spectrum, the herbaceous families of Poaceae (grasses) and Cyperaceae (sedges), as well as several native tree and shrub taxa, Acacia, Callitris, Casuarina, Arecaceae and Myrtaceae. The pollen loads were found to have a strong seasonal component associated with the alternating wet (November to March) and dry (April to October) seasons of the region. Seventy percent of the yearly pollen load is captured during the dry season, with the peak pollen period occurring at the onset of the dry season (April–May) when most grasses are in flower. The daily pollen concentration decreases as the dry season progresses, accompanied by a change in composition; fewer herbaceous but increasing woody taxa. Preliminary health outcomes reveal a positive association between hay fever, Poaceae and Acacia pollen, as well as a significant association between total fungal spore concentrations and asthma. The Darwin record contrasts significantly with surveys conducted in the subtropical and temperate cities of Australia where temperature as opposed to rainfall and the prevalence of northern hemisphere exotic tree species have a greater influence over the seasonality and composition of the pollen loads.     

Three-year measurement of methane emission from an Indonesian paddy field

Yearly and seasonal (rainy and dry seasons) variations of CH₄ emission from a Sumatra paddy field were measured for 3 years. The mean CH₄ emission rates during the growth period were in the range of 16.0–26.1 mg CH₄ m^-2 h^-1 for the chemical fertilizer plots and 23.3–34.9 mg CH₄ m^-2 h^-1 for the plots with rice straw application, respectively. The increase in the amounts of CH₄ emission by rice straw application were from 1.3 to 1.6 times. There was no significant difference in the mean CH₄ emission rates between rainy and dry seasons.Total amounts of CH₄ emitted during the period of rice growth were in the ranges of 29.5–48.2 and 43.0–64.6 g CH₄ m^-2 for the plots applied with chemical fertilizer and those with rice straw application, respectively. Nearly the same amounts of CH₄ were emitted in the first and second half of the growth period, irrespective of rice straw application.     

Ranging behaviour of Uganda’s elephants

Elephant populations are in decline across the African continent, but recent aerial surveys show that populations in Uganda are increasing. However, threats such as poaching and habitat disturbance remain. Having a comprehensive knowledge of the ranging behaviour of Ugandan elephants is crucial to understanding where critical habitat for the species occurs. We investigated various aspects of ranging behaviour of 45 radio-collared elephants (Loxodonta africana) in three areas—Queen Elizabeth Protected Area (QEPA), Murchison Falls (MFPA) Protected Area and Kidepo Valley (KVCA) Conservation Area. We also set Ugandan analyses in a continental context by comparison with home ranges reported in published literature. Elephants within KVCA had larger core ranges than elephants in QEPA or MFPA. Wet season ranges in KVCA were much larger than dry season ranges. The most important core areas in all three national parks were centred around water resources. Home range size was negatively correlated with net primary productivity (NPP) at Ugandan (N = 39 individuals) and continental (N = 17 sites) scales. This study indicates that, at a local scale, factors such as water source location are important in shaping elephant ranging behaviour. At larger scales, factors such as NPP are good predictors of elephant home range size.     

祁连山北麓四种天然草地蝗虫物种多样性比较研究

为了研究不同草地类型间草地蝗虫多样性的时空变化特性,于2008和2009年6-10月在祁连山北麓4种天然草地设置采样点,用网捕法调查草地蝗虫物种丰富度和相对多度。共捕获到蝗虫28种（亚种）,隶属于7科15属。结果显示：4种不同草地类型平均蝗虫丰富度变化幅度为7～23种,较低的蝗虫丰富度出现在高山灌丛,2008和2009年其丰富度分别为7和8种;而高山草地蝗虫丰富度值最高,两年分别为16和23种;荒漠草地和高山草甸蝗虫丰富度介于以上两者之间,两年间丰富度值分别为15和15及9和12种。结果提示,水热资源状况、草地植被和地貌地势等特性决定的空间异质性对草地蝗虫群落组成、多样性和空间分布产生重要影响,不同生境间草地蝗虫时空分布呈现明显分化。     

沈阳周边重要生态保护地春季迁徙鸟类多样性调查

: 2014年3月21日-5月9日,采用样线法与定点观察法对沈阳市周边26个重要生态保护地春季迁徙期鸟类多样性进行了调查。共记录鸟类16目40科94种。其中,国家Ⅰ级重点保护鸟类2种;国家Ⅱ级重点保护鸟类4种。居留型组成以夏候鸟和旅鸟为主,共占记录鸟类物种总数的77.7%。区系组成以古北界种为主,占74.5%。生态型中鸣禽最多,占36.2%。不同调查样地的鸟类组成与多样性指数存在较大差异,水库湿地鸟类数量最多;湿地公园物种丰富度最高;森林生态系统鸟类多样性较高;沙地生境鸟类多样性较低。调查发现部分生态保护地存在人为干扰程度较大、生态破坏严重、生境类型高度单一等生态问题。针对相应的生态保护地应进一步加强生态环境治理,为鸟类生存提供良好的栖息环境。     

Fruiting body and soil rDNA sampling detects complementary assemblage of Agaricomycotina (Basidiomycota, Fungi) in a hemlock-dominated forest plot in southern Ontario

This is the first study to assess the diversity and community structure of the Agaricomycotina in an ectotrophic forest using above-ground fruiting body surveys as well as soil rDNA sampling. We recovered 132 molecular operational taxonomic units, or 'species', from fruiting bodies and 66 from soil, with little overlap. Fruiting body sampling primarily recovered fungi from the Agaricales, Russulales, Boletales and Cantharellales. Many of these species are ectomycorrhizal and form large fruiting bodies. Soil rDNA sampling recovered fungi from these groups in addition to taxa overlooked during the fruiting body survey from the Atheliales, Trechisporales and Sebacinales. Species from these groups form inconspicuous, resupinate and corticioid fruiting bodies. Soil sampling also detected fungi from the Hysterangiales that form fruiting bodies underground. Generally, fruiting body and soil rDNA samples recover a largely different assemblage of fungi at the species level; however, both methods identify the same dominant fungi at the genus-order level and ectomycorrhizal fungi as the prevailing type. Richness, abundance, and phylogenetic diversity (PD) identify the Agaricales as the dominant fungal group above- and below-ground; however, we find that molecularly highly divergent lineages may account for a greater proportion of total diversity using the PD measure compared with richness and abundance. Unless an exhaustive inventory is required, the rapidity and versatility of DNA-based sampling may be sufficient for a first assessment of the dominant taxonomic and ecological groups of fungi in forest soil.     

The evolutionary significance of dry and wet season forms in some tropical butterflies

An explanation is developed for the adaptive significance of the forms characteristic of the dry season and wet season adult generations of some tropical butterflies. The divergent phenotypes are accounted for as adaptive responses to a shift in the optimum balance between dependence on the alternative (but interdependent) strategies of active anti-predator devices and of crypsis. The seasonal polyphenisms exhibited by the satyrines Melanitis leda (Fabricius) and Orsotrioena medus (Fabricius) and the nymphalid Junonia almana (Linné) are examined in detail. The wet season forms show prominent marginal eyespot patterns which are displayed at rest and function principally in the deflection of attacks by vertebrate predators. In contrast, the dry season forms show very small or no spots and are wholly cryptic. Wet season butterflies are more active in general than those in the dry season when aestivation behaviour is often observed. The alternative phenotypes represent responses to the differences in behaviour, environment and nature of predation. Reproductive success is optimized in each season by an interaction of phenotype and behaviour. The hypothesis must be tested in detail by an investigation of the behavioural ecology and population biology of particular species. It is argued that these seasonal polyphenisms provide examples of adaptations to a repeating pattern of changing environments where the mode of selection is, in broad terms, understood.