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Rocky Shore Ecology

                                        Prepare for a field study the easy way.

Ecology                                                                Transect Study

            Mobile Population Study     Construct a Rocky Shore Food   A complete belt-transect study!
         Estimate population using the  Web and use up to 45 species.
                                                                       Features:
             Lincoln Index method.
                                                                       • Many belt-transects to select from
                                                                       • Select from exposed, moderate or sheltered transects
                                                                       • Investigate the effect of pollution
                                                                       • Observe the distribution of a single species,

                                                                        all animals or all species
                                                                       • Realistic diagrams make species identification easy,

                                                                        using common or scientific names
                                                                       • Examine each quadrat.
                                                                       • Distribution Graphs.
                                                                       • Compare Kite Diagrams.
                                                                       • Transect profiles.

                                                                       Investigate the physical, chemical and
                                                                       biological factors influencing the rocky shore.

                                                                       An integrated editor allows you to make your
                                                                       own species and transects.

                                                                       The extensive resources include:
                                                                       • Classroom Studies
                                                                       • Computer Aided Studies
                                                                       • Extensive organism profiles

                                                                       Studies include:
                                                                       • Zonation
                                                                       • Adaptations
                                                                       • The Environment

         Food Webs - Ponds

         Investigate the dynamic ecology of Australian ponds.

                                                                                 Make your own species.

                                                                                 Incorporate data logging.

                                                                                 Features:

                                                                                 • Use your own digital photographs.
                                                                                 • Web support with additional species.
                                                                                 • Investigate introduced species.
                                                                                 • Use biological control methods.
                                                                                 • Visual feedback when constructing a web.
                                                                                 • From simple food chains to complex webs,

                                                                                   this software can build and model them all.

                                                                                 “...Newbyte’s Food Webs: Ponds is a model
                                                                                  of a living ecosystem and a tour de force.”
                                                                                  London Times Educational Supplement - Online.

                                                                                 Features of Modelling:

         Construct food chains and webs using up to 45 organisms and then model  • Change the web easily during modelling
           the populations. This outstanding software package was designed for   to allow for the introduction of species and
                                project-style student investigations.            a changing ecosystem.
                                                                                 • Model your food webs for up to 2 years.
                                                                                 Control pollution levels!

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                                                                  Available for: Windows XP or later, Macintosh OS X and most networks.

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