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Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
In considering the patterns and productivity of fauna that predominate on two separate gradients of differing exposure to ocean climate, the diversity of the vegetative species may reflect a relationship with their environment through analysis of the piece, the soil matrix. Each gradient undergoes the consistent disturbance of winter storms that bring strong winds, large waves and heavy rainfall. An inventory of the flora might give insight towards competitive success and preferred microclimates.
My hypothesis addresses processes of ecological disturbance through sodium ion flux influenced by environmental dynamics. These abiotic factors have extenuating contributions from rainfall and average temperatures that are not of the main focus of this study, however, are under consideration in discussion. Competition and disease may also be contributing biotic factors that are not addressed in the hypothesis, yet may be of considerable association. Statistical data is being compiled to consider resulting deductions on community structure and complexity. The frequency of storm disturbance is thought to be of primary impact on the electroconductivity of the microclimates and soil matrix from which the diversity of vegetation is based.
E. Carmen Bell
