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- 11:37, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+324) . . N Traits:LargeInsectColonies (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Large (insect colonies) |definition=Large colonies of indivduals cooperating for mutual benefit, made up of thousnads or more individuals, often with a domina...")
- 11:36, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+363) . . N Traits:SmallTribePridePackPod (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Small (tribe /pride/pack/pod) |definition=Small group of individuals that work together for mutual benefit, often held together by familial (matriachal/patria...")
- 11:35, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+215) . . N Traits:SocialGroup (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Social Group |definition=Cooperative groups of the same species - e.g. social insects, mammals }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait...")
- 11:34, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+283) . . N Traits:Colonial (e.g. sea birds) (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Colonial (e.g. sea birds) |definition=Living in large colonies (100 plus individuals)- often in the same area from season to season - usually for breeding pur...")
- 11:33, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+373) . . N Traits:Gregarious (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Gregarious |definition=Living in groups or communities, growing in clusters (Thompson 1995) - where the organsims actively seek out members of the same specie...")
- 11:31, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+187) . . N Traits:Territorial (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Territorial |definition=Independant but maintains a defined territory }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits...")
- 11:31, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+133) . . N Traits:NonTerritorial (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Non-Territorial }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Solitary }}")
- 11:30, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+188) . . N Traits:Solitary (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Solitary |definition=Living alone, not gregarious (Thompson 1995). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:...")
- 11:29, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+133) . . N Traits:Sociability (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Sociability }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Mode of Life }}")
- 11:25, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+311) . . N Traits:Commensal (with/on/in) (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Commensal (with/on/in) |definition=Symbiosis (q.v.) in which one species derives benefit from a common food supply, whilst the other species is not adversely...")
- 11:24, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+328) . . N Traits:Inquilinist (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Inquilinist |definition=A symbiotic association in which one symbiont lives in close association with another, generally in the tube or burrow or actually...")
- 11:23, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+316) . . N Traits:MutualistMutualism (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Mutualist (Mutualism) |definition=A symbiosis in which both organisms benefit, frequently a relationship of complete dependence. (Lincoln et al., 1998) (cf...")
- 11:22, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+129) . . N Traits:Symbiotic (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Symbiotic }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Dependancy }}")
- 11:21, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+195) . . N Traits:Endoparasitic (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Endoparasitic |definition=Parasitic witihn the tissues or organs of its host. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal pag...")
- 11:20, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+225) . . N Traits:Ectoparasitic (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Ectoparasitic |definition=Parasitic on the outer surface of its host (adapted from Lincoln et al., 1998). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |rel...")
- 11:19, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+128) . . N Traits:Parasite (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Parasite }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Dependancy }}")
- 11:19, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+191) . . N Traits:Independant (Free living) (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Independant (Free living) |definition=Independant, individual organisms }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Trai...")
- 11:18, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+249) . . N Traits:Dependancy (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Dependancy |definition=Description of an organisms usually obligate or possibly faculative, relationship with other organisms. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{C...")
- 11:13, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+187) . . N Traits:FreeLiving (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Free living |definition=Free living - little modification }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Habitat Mod...")
- 11:11, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+282) . . N Traits:HabitatModification (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Habitat Modification |definition=A general term to describe how the organism lives in or interacts with its habitat (see BIOTIC, Bolam et al., 2013). }} {{C...")
- 11:09, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+244) . . Traits:DispersalPotentialAdult
- 11:07, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+145) . . N Traits:DispersalPotentialAdult (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Dispersal Potential (Adult) }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Movement }}")
- 11:04, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+282) . . N Traits:OntogeneticMigration (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Ontogenetic Migration |definition=Different life stages migrate into different habitats, or part of habitat (e.g. Copepods, Arenicola etc) (Lincoln et al., 19...")
- 11:03, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+235) . . N Traits:SeasonalEnvironment (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Seasonal (Environment) |definition=A seasonal migration in order to remain within suitable environmental conditions. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relat...")
- 11:02, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+198) . . N Traits:SeasonalReproduction (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Seasonal (Reproduction) |definition=A seasonal migration in order to reproduce. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal p...")
- 11:01, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+238) . . N Traits:SeasonalFeeding (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Seasonal (Feeding) |definition=A seasonal migration for the purpose of following or moving to suitable feeding grounds }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept r...")
- 11:00, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+174) . . N Traits:Diel (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Diel |definition=Daily, pertaining to a 24 hour period. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Migratory }}")
- 10:57, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+212) . . N Traits:NonMigratoryResident (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Non-Migratory/Resident |definition=Remaining within the same area (from Lincoln et al.,1998). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait...")
- 10:56, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+127) . . N Traits:Migratory (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Migratory }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Movement }}")
- 10:55, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+21) . . Traits:Burrower
- 10:53, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+194) . . N Traits:Burrower (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Burrower |definition=An organism that moves through or by burrowing (e.g. Earthworms, polychaetes). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |internal p...")
- 10:51, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+264) . . N Traits:CrawlerWalkerClimber (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Crawler/Walker/Climber |definition=An organism that moves along on the substratum via movements of its legs, appendages or muscles (e.g. Carcinus). }} {{Con...")
- 10:50, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+214) . . N Traits:Creeper (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Creeper |definition=An organism that slowly moves or 'creeps' along the surface of the substratum }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is...")
- 10:47, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+317) . . N Traits:Jumper/Hopper (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Jumper/Hopper |definition=Organisms able to undertake a rapid jump or hop several times their own body length, using specialised limbs or appendages (e.g. san...")
- 10:44, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+122) . . N Traits:Other (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Other }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Drifter }}")
- 10:43, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+211) . . N Traits:BallooningKiting (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Ballooning/Kiting |definition=Use of a length of silk to be carried by the wind (e.g. spiders) }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait...")
- 10:42, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+278) . . N Traits:Bysso-Pelagic (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Bysso-Pelagic |definition=Use of a length of byssus thread (e.g. micro-molluscs, juvenile molluscs) or mucus (e.g Nemertesia planaulae) to carried by water fl...")
- 10:41, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+189) . . N Traits:PassiveDrifter (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Passive Drifter |definition=Movement dependant on wind or water currents }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Tra...")
- 10:39, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+218) . . N Traits:Drifter (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Drifter |definition=An organism whose movement is dependent on wind or water currents (e.g. Aurelia). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation...")
- 10:36, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+279) . . N Traits:Glider (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Glider |definition=An organism that is able to glide through the air (e.g. using some form of membrane) but cannot propel itself through the air (e.g flying f...")
- 10:31, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+235) . . N Traits:FlyerFlight (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Flyer (Flight) |definition=An organism able to propel itself though the air e.g using wings e.g. winged insects, birds }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept r...")
- 10:28, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+291) . . N Traits:JetPropulsion (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Jet Propulsion |definition=Swimming is effected by contraction of the body or body cavity to produce a 'jet' of water, e.g. medusae and cephalopods (from Barn...")
- 10:27, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+319) . . N Traits:AppendagesPaddles (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Appendages (paddles) |definition=Swimming is effected one or more pairs of appendages (legs or paddles) e.g the pleiopods of Isopod, Amphipod or Decapod crust...")
- 10:26, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+317) . . N Traits:Muscular Contraction (body length) (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Muscular Contraction (body length) |definition=Swimming is effected by muscular contractios along the length of the body, which may be aided by body protrusio...")
- 10:25, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+235) . . N Traits:CiliaFlagella (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Cilia/Flagella |definition=Swimming is effected by beating of cilia and/or flagella. Inc. fused cilia of Ctenophores. }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept re...")
- 10:23, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+329) . . N Traits:Swimmer (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Swimmer |definition=An organism that moves through the water column via movements of its cilia, flagella, fins, legs or appendages, via undulatory movements o...")
- 10:22, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+287) . . N Traits:TemporaryAttachment (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Temporary Attachment |definition=Temporary / sporadic attachment. Attached to a substratum but capable of movement across (or through) it (i.e. sedentary) (e....")
- 10:20, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+156) . . N Traits:Mobile (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Mobile |definition=Capable of movement }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Mobility }}")
- 10:14, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+238) . . N Traits:Sessile (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Sessile |definition=Non-motile; permanently attached at the base (Lincoln, Boxshall and Clark 1998) (e.g. Caryophyllia). }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept r...")
- 10:12, 7 November 2014 (diff | hist) . . (+126) . . N Traits:Mobility (Created page with "{{Concept |label=Mobility }} {{Conceptshowvalues}} {{Concept relation |relation=is trait of |internal page=Traits:Movement }}")
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