Publications by authors named "Catherine M McClure"
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- Understanding the factors affecting species diversity is crucial in the context of climate change, as different groups of mammals (predators, omnivores, herbivores) interact differently with their environments.
- Using random forest models, the study found that precipitation seasonality is the key factor influencing both total and proportional species richness among mammal trophic groups globally, with richness peaking at moderate levels of seasonality.
- Additionally, gross primary production (GPP) was highlighted as a significant predictor of how different trophic groups contribute to species richness, indicating that resource availability plays a vital role in structuring mammal diversity.
Investigating the spatiotemporal dynamics of contaminants in surface water is crucial to better understand how introduced chemicals are interacting with and potentially influencing aquatic organisms and environments. Within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, United States, there are concerns about the potential role of contaminant exposure on fish health. Evidence suggests that exposure to contaminants in surface water is causing immunosuppression and intersex in freshwater fish species.
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