The role of species in ecosystems

17 Setembro 2025, 10:15 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

The role of species in ecosystems: keystone, engineer and umbrella species. Examples. The Robert Paine starfish experiment. Flagship species: their importance to attract conservation funding. Are some species more important than others? Discussion

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Biodiversity and ecosystem services

11 Setembro 2025, 09:00 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

Biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity: from genes to ecosystems. Species richness and species diversity. Why biodiversity is important? Biodiversity and ecosystem properties.

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Introduction to the course

10 Setembro 2025, 10:15 • Miguel Nuno do Sacramento Monteiro Bugalho

Introduction to the course. Course synopsis, student assessment, advised literature. Logistics. Wildlife management: ecology, conservation, and management of wildlife species. The basics: biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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