REPRODUCTION AND POPULATION DYNAMICS OF DIDELPHIS AURITA WIED-NEUWIED (MAMMALIA: DIDELPHIMORPHIA) IN THE PERIURBAN ENVIRONMENT OF SANTA CATARINA ISLAND, IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Reproduction and population dynamics of Didelphis aurita Wied-Neuwied (Mammalia: Didelphimorphia) in the periurban environment of Santa Catarina Island, in southern Brazil

The various aspects of reproduction and population dynamics of Didelphis aurita were studied through Marine capture-recapture on Santa Catarina Island, in southern Brazil.Surveys were carried out from April 1996 to March 1997.The study area was located near the stream of a swamp in a disturbed Atlantic Forest area.On 880 trap-nights, 31 opossums we

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Effects of Celebrity Characteristics, Perceived Homophily, and Reverence on Consumer-Celebrity Para-Social Interaction and Brand Attitude

This research explored how perceived homophily and reverence of consumers bridge the gap between endorser characteristics and consumer-celebrity para-social interaction (PSI).Online surveys were utilized to collect data from consumers.The results based on structural equation modeling showed that the perceived attractiveness and expertise of a celeb

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New Hybrid Algorithms for Estimating Tree Stem Diameters at Breast Height Using a Two Dimensional Terrestrial Laser Scanner

In this paper, a new algorithm to improve the accuracy of estimating diameter at breast height (DBH) for tree trunks in forest areas is proposed.First, the information is collected by a two-dimensional terrestrial laser scanner (2DTLS), which emits laser pulses Gun Safes to generate a point cloud.After extraction and filtration, the laser point clu

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