One of the more interesting papers I have read was by Ray Sheldon and Steve
Kerr on "The Population Density of Monsters in Loch Ness" monster, based on
biomass size spectrum theory and the assumption of sexual reproduction (so
that there would have to be at least two monsters). David Inouye kindly
provided me with a a link to the paper
(http://nospam.aslo.org/lo/toc/vol_17/issue_5/0796.pdf), which was published
in 1972 and was one of the earliest "applications" of size spectrum theory
to aquatic systems.
Bill Silvert
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From: "Jennifer Doherty" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Need suggestions for hands-on activity about trophic
efficieny/biomass pyramids
I teach teachers and they really enjoy this Loch Ness Monster card game.
Jennifer*
Loch Ness Monster Food Web and Trophic level
Activities<http://www.lochnessproject.org/adrian_shine_schoolpuzzpage/loch_ness_workpack_2/FOOD%20CHAIN%20PYRAMID/loch_ness_food_chain_index.htm>
* Can the Loch Ness monster exist? Is being a vegetarian better for the
environment? Do toxins affect different trophic levels differently? A
series of card games for students to explore these questions.
http://www.lochnessproject.org/adrian_shine_schoolpuzzpage/loch_ness_workpack_2/FOOD%20CHAIN%20PYRAMID/loch_ness_food_chain_index.htm
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Jennifer Doherty
