scholarly journals Geographic distributions shape the functional traits in a large mammalian family

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingjie Ma ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
Fuwen Wei ◽  
Yonggang Nie
Keyword(s):  
Functional Traits ◽  
Geographic Distributions

Ecology and biogeography in the introduction to “De bestiis marinis” by Georg Wilhelm Steller

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Stefano Mattioli
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Phenotypic Plasticity ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Marine Mammals ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Modern Biology

The rediscovery of the original, unedited Latin manuscript of Georg Wilhelm Steller's “De bestiis marinis” (“On marine mammals”), first published in 1751, calls for a new translation into English. The main part of the treatise contains detailed descriptions of four marine mammals, but the introduction is devoted to more general issues, including innovative speculation on morphology, ecology and biogeography, anticipating arguments and concepts of modern biology. Steller noted early that climate and food have a direct influence on body size, pelage and functional traits of mammals, potentially affecting reversible changes (phenotypic plasticity). Feeding and other behavioural habits have an impact on the geographical distribution of mammals. Species with a broad diet tend to have a wide distribution, whereas animals with a narrow diet more likely have only a restricted range. According to Steller, both sea and land then still concealed countless animals unknown to science.

scholarly journals Bibliometric analysis of research trends and focuses of plant functional traits

2020 ◽  
Vol 615 ◽  
pp. 012102
Author(s):  
Ruiyu Fu ◽  
Zhonghua Zhang ◽  
Cong Hu ◽  
Xingbing Peng ◽  
Shaonuan Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Plant Functional Traits
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