Interactions of Predation, Competition and Disease
A. Lake systems
Direct effects of predation
1. Introduced predators
a. Alewives
b. Cichlids
2. Native predators
a. Competition among predatory fishes (Centrarchids)
b. Effects of predation on Zooplankton
i. Interactions with disease (Daphnia)
ii. Interaction with environment lake DOM
B Coral Reef systems
Mortality of juveniles
1.density dependent or density independent?
i. Patch reefs
ii. Continuous reefs
C. Introduced species
1. Invader takes habitat mud snails
2. Native limits invader green crabs/blue crabs
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1. Asymmetry in structure
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