Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the dynamics of local small-mammal populations

Canadian Journal of Zoology

Volumn 88, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 178-185

  Solonen, T ^a   Ahola, P ^b  

^a Luontotutkimus Solonen Oy   (Finland)

^b NONE   (Finland)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CLIMATE EFFECT; COMPENSATION; GROWTH RATE; NORTH ATLANTIC OSCILLATION; POPULATION DENSITY; POPULATION DYNAMICS; RODENT; SEASONAL VARIATION;

FINLAND;

CLETHRIONOMYS GLAREOLUS; MAMMALIA; MICROTUS AGRESTIS; MURIDAE; MUS; SORICIDAE;

EID: 76149112282     PISSN: 00084301     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/Z09-138     Document Type: Article

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