인문학
사회과학
자연과학
공학
의약학
농수해양학
예술체육학
복합학
DBpia AI
AI 에이전트
AI 아이디어
AI 리더
AI 뷰어
Citeasy
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지원사업
학술연구/단체지원/교육 등 연구자 활동을 지속하도록 DBpia가 지원하고 있어요.
커뮤니티
연구자들이 자신의 연구와 전문성을 널리 알리고, 새로운 협력의 기회를 만들 수 있는 네트워킹 공간이에요.
초록·키워드
The differences in niche structure enable the coexistence of ecologically similar species by reducing direct competition, combining spatial and temporal segregation with phenotypic variation that influences the differential use of resources and habitats. In this study, we examined niche differences in two coexisting green lizard species, <i>Timon lepidus</i> and <i>Lacerta schreiberi</i>, in northern Portugal. Both species differ in body size and habitat preferences, providing an excellent model to investigate mechanisms of niche differentiation. We integrated field observations on environmental variables (temperature, humidity, and illumination), body temperatures, microhabitat use, and activity patterns to complement previously published experimental results on mechanisms of species coexistence. Our observations revealed that <i>T. lepidus</i> prefers drier, rocky, and open areas and human-built structures, while <i>L</i>. <i>schreiberi</i> was predominantly found in moist microhabitats with dense vegetation. Additionally, we detected differences in activity patterns, where <i>T. lepidus</i> displayed unimodal activity peaks around midday, while <i>L</i>. <i>schreiberi</i> exhibited bimodal patterns with activity peaks in the afternoon. These field-derived patterns of microhabitat use and activity patterns were congruent with the thermal and water balance preferences of the two species quantified through previously published experimental trials. Spatial and temporal variations-particularly microhabitat relative humidity and time of activity-were found to be key factors in niche differences.
인공지능 문자 인식 모델을 통해 추출된 텍스트로, 일부 오타나 오류가 포함될 수 있으나 지속적으로 개선 중입니다.
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