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News Release 11-146
Animal Species Large and Small Follow Same Rule for How Common They Are in Ecosystems
Research leads to new "scaling" rule for abundance and production of animals
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Overview of Bahia Falsa in Mexico, one of the estuaries where scientists conducted the study.
Credit: Todd Huspeni
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Scientists quantify the abundance and diversity of fishes at Carpinteria Salt Marsh in California.
Credit: Ryan Hechinger
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A parasitic isopod, one of the larger parasites found in the estuaries in the project.
Credit: Ryan Hechinger
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A field research team samples animals at a mudflat study site.
Credit: Joshua Smith
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Figure showing how body size and the food chain influence abundance and production of animals.
Credit: Ryan Hechinger
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The researchers' results are described in the July 22 issue of the journal Science.
Credit: Copyright AAAS 2011
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