• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.41-45
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• 2009

For last 150 years, blackbirds have moved from their ancestral habitat, the woodland edge, to man-made habitats such as farmland, parks and gardens. These alternative habitats have become one of main blackbird habitats. I compared density of nests and blackbirds in parks, woodland and campus of University of East Anglia to investigate habitat preference. Blackbirds preferred the area covered by $10\sim50%$ of tree or bush patches for their foraging and nesting sites. Blackbirds were more frequently found near buildings rather than far from buildings. Nest characteristics did not affect predation rate and nest preference. This study suggests that man-made habitats may be important for avoiding predation.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.106-112
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• 2022

As a series of basic research to draw the pilot design measures for developing the habitat apparatus of Sulculus diversicolor supertexta inhabiting the coastal area of Jeju island, this study conducted a water tank experiment to understand the habitat marine environment of Sulculus diversicolor supertexta and the preference of habitat space focusing on the research fisheries performing the discharge of marine products. In the composition degree of marine algae in both fisheries, Donggwi-ri showed the highest gulfweed (79.3%) as brown algae and there were some coralline algae (17.2%) as red algae. Hansu-ri yielded the highest gulfweed (48.1%) as brown algae, which was followed by sea lettuce (10.4%) as green algae. In the preference of habitat space, the shelter angles 40° showed the highest adhesion as number of 82.9, which was followed by 60° and 70° as 69.2 and 68.2 respectively (P<0.05) by reviewing the environmental characteristics of habit of Salculus diversicolor supertexta in the coastal fishery of Jeju Island, when considering the adhesion rate in each of five shelters with different angles. In the future, there should be continuous research and monitoring for designing the fish shelters suitable for the coastal fisheries of Jeju island, and it would be also necessary to add the field-centered sustainable concrete research.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.575-587
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• 2015

The development in data collection techniques results in high dimensional data sets, where discrimination is an important and commonly encountered problem that are crucial to resolve when high dimensional data is heterogeneous (non-common variance covariance structure for classes). An example of this is to classify microbial habitat preferences based on codon/bi-codon usage. Habitat preference is important to study for evolutionary genetic relationships and may help industry produce specific enzymes. Most classification procedures assume homogeneity (common variance covariance structure for all classes), which is not guaranteed in most high dimensional data sets. We have introduced regularized elimination in partial least square coupled with QDA (rePLS-QDA) for the parsimonious variable selection and classification of high dimensional heterogeneous data sets based on recently introduced regularized elimination for variable selection in partial least square (rePLS) and heterogeneous classification procedure quadratic discriminant analysis (QDA). A comparison of proposed and existing methods is conducted over the simulated data set; in addition, the proposed procedure is implemented to classify microbial habitat preferences by their codon/bi-codon usage. Five bacterial habitats (Aquatic, Host Associated, Multiple, Specialized and Terrestrial) are modeled. The classification accuracy of each habitat is satisfactory and ranges from 89.1% to 100% on test data. Interesting codon/bi-codons usage, their mutual interactions influential for respective habitat preference are identified. The proposed method also produced results that concurred with known biological characteristics that will help researchers better understand divergence of species.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.73-83
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• 2019

Background: Habitat selectivity and ecology of freshwater fishes were studied in two selected streams and their junction point which consist a total of 39 microhabitats. The aims of this study were to describe the habitat preference and its availability to fish assemblage, as well as ecology, habitat use, and habitat characteristics. Methods: We collected fish with backpack electrofishing three times during August 2013, December 2013, and March 2014. Using a variation partitioning approach of R software, we studied the relationship of fish abundances with stream type, habitat type, and abundance of key macroinvertebrate taxa. Results: A total of 6554 fishes representing four species belonging to the family Cyprinidae were caught. A higher total fish abundance was recorded from Gereb Tsedo (4870; 74.3%) than from Elala stream (1684; 25.7%). Taking both streams together, the overall total relative fish abundance was significantly higher in pools (53%) than in runs (35%) and in riffles (12%) at P < 0.05. Species-wise comparisons showed that 71%, 15%, 13%, and 1% of the pool fish community were occupied by Garra blanfordii, Garra ignestii, Garra dembecha, and Garra aethiopica, respectively. Stream type, habitat type, and key macroinvertebrate taxa each explained a significant proportion of the variation in fish abundance. Based on the variation partitioning approach, fish abundance was higher in Gereb Tsedo stream (P < 0.01). Moreover, fish abundance increased with pool habitat type (P < 0.01) and with availability of key macroinvertebrate taxa (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Fish abundance differed between stream types, among habitats and among key macroinvertebrate taxa availability. Among the factors, habitat type was the most important driving factor behind variation among fish abundances, and pool supports the highest fish abundance.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제52권spc2호
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• pp.845-853
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• 2019

본 연구는 외래어종인 큰입배스(Micropterus salmoides)의 서식특성에 미치는 인자들을 검토한 후, 이를 바탕으로 실험실 실험을 통해 큰입배스의 서식특성에 미치는 인자들의 영향을 살펴보는 것을 목적으로 수행되었다. 큰입배스의 서식특성에 영향을 미치는 인자로 수온이 확인된 현장조사 결과를 바탕으로, 수온에 따른 큰입배스의 서식특성 변화를 실험실 실험을 통해 살펴보았다. 4계절 동안 수행한 실험결과로부터 겨울철에는 비교적 높은 수온을 선호하며, 여름철에는 낮은 수온을 선호하는 것을 확인하였다. 봄철에는 수온의 증가와 관계없이 겨울철에 형성된 서식처에서 산란하는 것으로 나타났다. 서로 다른 크기의 큰입배스가 공존하는 경우 개체의 크기별로 분리된 서식처를 형성하는 것이 확인되었으며, 분리된 서식처 영역 내에서는 장애물 주변을 선호하는 것이 관찰되었다. 장애물과 수온에 대한 배스의 선호도를 살펴본 결과, 수온보다는 장애물을 더욱 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 서식처 형성 이후에도 태양광을 모사한 조명의 유무에 따라 새로운 서식처를 형성하는 것으로 확인된다.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.275-283
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• 2015

북방종개 Iksookimia pacifica의 생태적 특성을 밝히기 위하여 강원도 고성군 북천에서 서식지 특성 및 섭식생태를 조사하였다. 북방종개는 하천형이 Bb 또는 Bc형이고 유속이 느리고 모래가 쌓인 소에 주로 서식하고 있었다. 연령별 서식지 선호도를 조사한 결과, 하상은 모두 모래를 동일하였으나 수심과 유속에서는 차이를 보였다. 수심은 당년생 (0+) $24.9{\pm}17.61cm$, 1년생 $69.6{\pm}30.32cm$, 2년생 $82.4{\pm}33.30cm$, 3년생 이상 $90.0{\pm}31.55cm$로 급격히 깊어졌으며, 유속은 당년생과 1년생이 3.8~4.0 cm/sec, 2년생과 3년생 이상이 6.0~7.3 cm/sec로 약간 빨라지는 경향을 보였다. 3월부터 11월까지 모래위에서 활동하였으나 12월부터 2월까지 모래 속에서 월동하였으며, 주요 활동시간은 12시부터 24시까지로 활발한 활동과 많은 섭식량을 보였다. 먹이생물을 상대중요성지수 (IRI)로 분석한 결과 깔다구과 (Chironomidae)가 76.7%, 먹파리과 (Simuliidae) 10.3%, 윤충강 (Rotatoria) 7.3%, 꽃병벌레과 (Arcellidae) 2.2% 등의 순으로 중요한 먹이생물이었다. 당년생 치어 (전장 20~40 mm)는 크기가 작은 윤충강과 꽃병벌레과를 많이 섭식하였으나 이후 연령이 높아지면서 이들의 비율은 적어지고 비교적 크기가 큰 깔다구과와 먹파리과를 주로 섭식하였다.

• Entomological Research
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.540-549
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• 2018

Climate change due to global warming and changes in land use increase the development time and distribution, as well as the abundance, of mosquitoes, thereby negatively affecting human life and health. In this study, we investigated the habitat characteristics of mosquito occurrence sites in Danwon-gu, Ansan city, Korea, based on a daily record of civil pest complaints lodged at the Danwon-gu Community Health Center. We considered two types of factors (natural and artificial) known to affect mosquito occurrence. We confirmed a total of 554 cases of mosquito occurrence from March 2014 to August 2017. The total study area was $49.11km^2$, with urban areas constituting the largest proportion. Additionally, we investigated habitat preferences of mosquitoes in terms of terrain factors; generally, mosquitoes occurred at low elevations and on low slopes. Regarding the preference of oviposition sites, mosquitoes occurred at higher rates near streams and crops lands. The rate of mosquito occurrence tended to increase in areas with dense human populations. Regarding climatic factors, the rate of mosquito occurrence increased in areas with high temperature and low precipitation.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.314-319
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• 2019

Background: The dramatic worldwide decline in the butterfly species Leptalina unicolor (Bremer & Grey) is largely the result of continuous habitat decline and disturbance by humans. The discovery of a narrow habitat in riverside wetlands utilized by L. unicolor raises the hope that such restricted key areas could be rather easily protected. Results: Here, we explain the environmental variables and habitat characteristics that primarily influence the distribution of L. unicolor discovered at the riverside areas along the Geum River. L. unicolor larvae were found at 9 of 13 study sites, and their abundance was strongly positively correlated with plant biomass. Our investigation showed that among four plant species (Miscanthus sinensis, Spodiopogon cotulifer, Setaria viridis, and Imperata cylindrica), L. unicolor larvae were the most abundant on the leaves of M. sinensis. They were not abundant on the leaves of S. cotulifer, S. viridis, or I. cylindrica. Interestingly, the number of L. unicolor larvae was positively correlated with the coverage area ($m^2$) of M. sinensis (F = 41.7, $r^2=0.74$, P < 0.0001). Conclusions: It appears that water (e.g., wetlands, ponds, and watersides) located along the riverside areas along the Geum River is important for the constant maintenance and conservation of L. unicolor. This is based on the habitat characteristics (water preference) of M. sinensis, which is used as a habitat by L. unicolor larvae. However, the waterside is dry and terrestrialization is in progress owing to the decreased water levels and water supply caused by an opened weir. Hereafter, this area will likely require management to secure a stable habitat for L. unicolor.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.297-304
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• 2019

Background: The growing wild boar population has become a social issue and its feeding characteristics could affect the physical condition and the plant species composition in the South Korean forests. We aimed to reveal the preference of the wild boar on forest type and site condition as feeding grounds in two cool-temperate forested national parks, Odaesan and Seoraksan, in order to provide information to manage the growing population. Results: The 75 plots (53.6%) out of 140 plots were used as feeding grounds by the wild boar, implying a considerably large population. Especially, the observation frequency as feeding ground was the highest in Quercus forests (73.3%), and it was significantly more preferred than deciduous forest type (44.2%) and coniferous forest type (32.4%) (${\chi}^2=17.591$, p < 0.001). Significantly more and deeper pits were found in Quercus forests. Moreover, high elevation and gentle slope ridge were relatively preferred regardless of forest distribution. Conclusions: South Korean forests are growing qualitatively and quantitatively. Particularly, Quercus forest area has increased markedly, while coniferous forest area has decreased. Since the Quercus forest provides rich food sources for the wild boar, the enlargement of this forest type is expected to increase the wild boar population. The forests located at high elevations have high species diversity, and it is expected that these forests will be greatly affected by the increase in the wild boar population as preferred feeding grounds.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.175-189
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• 2015

본 연구는 수변지역에 서식하는 양서류 개별종에 적합한 서식환경변수를 구축하여 서식지적합성모형을 적용하여 물리적 교란에 따른 양서류 분포 특성과 생태적 결정인자를 분석하였다. 2013년 3월부터 10월까지 강원도 횡성군과 원주시 섬강 일대를 대상으로 양서류 현장조사와 하천수변 조사를 하였다. 본 연구의 대상종으로는 그 지역의 양서류 중 우점종인 참개구리, 청개구리, 북방산개구리와 옴개구리를 선정하였고, 임의 비출현 자료를 생성하여 로지스틱회귀모형을 적용하였다. 개별종의 분포모형의 특징으로는 참개구리는 식생의 거리와 자갈이 모형의 결과에서 선택되었으며, 청개구리는 농수로와 하천 폭에 좀 더 영향을 많이 받는 것으로 나타났다. 북방산 개구리와 옴개구리는 비슷한 서식특성을 보여주었다. 옴개구리는 연구지역 전체에 우점하고 있었는데, 광범위한 서식처 선호도와 관련이 있는 것으로 판단되었다. 대상종들의 분포모형을 합산한 종풍부도 결과에서 양서류는 산비탈과 계곡 또는 계류 사이를 왕복하는 특성을 나타내고 있었다. 본 연구에서는 서식지적합성 모형을 이용해서 서식환경특성을 정량적으로 분석하였으나, 먹이요소와 다른 생물과의 상호작용을 분석하는데 한계를 가지고 있다. 향후 조류 또는 어류의 밀도나 서식요소를 함께 분석한다면 생물학적인 환경인자와의 관계를 분석하는데 유리할 것으로 판단된다.