Mike Fowler's Thesis Chapters

Below is a list of the chapters from my thesis. Some have been published as papers, available as pdf's from my homepage. If you'd like to read any chapters (in pdf form), please send me an e-mail

Interactions between density dependence and dispersal

Michael S. Fowler

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This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy,
Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology,
Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences,
University of Glasgow
October 2002

© Michael S. Fowler 2002

CHAPTERS:

Abstract

Chapter 1: General Introduction

Density-dependence as an evolutionary force
The importance of dispersal
Aims and objectives of the current study

Chapter 2: Population dynamic consequences of the Allee effect

Abstract
Introduction
Model description
Equilibrium values
Stability of equilibria
Discussion

Chapter 3: The relationship between population density and individual fitness in the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion

Chapter 4: Dispersal decisions and the Allee effect

Abstract
Introduction
The Model
Results
Discussion

Chapter 5: Spatially structured population dynamics featuring continuous relative phase-shifting

Abstract
Introduction
The Model
Results
Discussion

Chapter 6: Extinctions in simple and complex communities

Abstract
Introduction
Model Description
Evolutionarily stable distributions
Discussion

Chapter 7: The effects of space and patch number on community persistence

Abstract
Introduction
The Model
Results
Discussion

Chapter 8: Predicting community persistence based on different methods of species ranking in variable environments

Abstract
Introduction
The Model
Results
Discussion

Chapter 9: General Discussion

Summary
Future Directions
Closing remarks

Literature cited

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