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Ecological Foundation Species

Ecological communities and ecosystems are incredibly complex systems, composed of dynamic webs of interacting organisms. However, within these networks exist select species that serve disproportionately vital roles. These...

October 13, 2014

Various Methods of Conservation of Biodiversity

Approximately 25% of species face endangerment globally from human impacts like habitat loss, climate change, overharvesting, and pollution. To sustain ecosystems essential for human economies and welfare, conserving...

October 13, 2014

Tolerance Range and Species Distribution

A tolerance range refers to the optimum levels of environmental factors that a species needs to survive and thrive. Every species can cope with changes in factors like...

October 13, 2014

Carrying Capacity

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals or population that a specific environment can support sustainably, based on available food, habitat, water and other life necessities...

October 13, 2014

Ecological Succession: Types, Stages and Process

Ecological succession refers to a sequential change of organisms as an area progresses from a condition in which it is relatively poor in species composition and organic content,...

October 13, 2014

Ecological Interactions: Mutualism, Commensalism

Ecological interactions describe the ways organisms influence each other’s survival and reproduction. These include predation, parasitism, competition, mutualism, commensalism etc. These interactions shape ecosystem dynamics and can be...

October 13, 2014

Bombay High Court rules in favour of Vodafone

The Bombay high Court has ruled in favour of Indian unit of Vodafone Group Plc in a INR 3,200 crore transfer pricing dispute. The Court stated that there...

October 12, 2014

India's Current Foreign Exchange Reserves: $311.427 billion

India’s forex reserves continued their downward journey for the fifth consecutive week, India’s foreign exchange reserves plunged by $2.754 billion to $311.427 billion in the week to October...

October 12, 2014

Industrial Output slows down to five-month low of 0.4 per cent in August 2014

Industrial production growth has taken a hit from the contraction in manufacturing output and consumer goods sectors. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has shown a dismal rate...

October 12, 2014

World Mental Day observed on October 10

World Health Organisation every year observes October 10 as the World Mental Health Day. The Day aims to make people sensitive to issues related to mental health and...

October 12, 2014

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