Basic ecology uses simple diagrams to illustrate how biomass is distributed in ecosystems. These “ecological pyramids” lump all primary producers (plants) at the base of the pyramid. The second level ...

After years of struggling with a variety of strategies to prevent or reduce deadly mosquito-borne diseases, scientists are now exploring the feasibility of using genetically modified disease-resistant ...

As America prepares to celebrate the 23rd Earth Da tomorrow, I am more hopeful about the planet’s future than I have been for many moons. For me, many solutions to questions of basic ecology are ...

The biggest mass extinction did more than eliminate species: It fundamentally changed the basic ecology of the oceans. Ecologically complex marine communities displaced simple communities, setting ...

EEB major requirements are designed to ensure that students have a broad and balanced exposure to basic principles in the biological sciences. The program of study begins with a core of introductory ...

In response @KintalineFarm typed sarcastically: “Oh, the ignorance of basic ecology.” Fundamental ecology, or basic ecology, is the study of organismal diversity and of the interactions ...

It's called the Harris World Ecology Center (HWEC) in St. Louis. "We have a worldwide network now," explained Dr. Patricia Parker from the University of Missouri St. Louis in a video about HWEC.