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    The document discusses several ecological effects that urban ecosystems have on organisms, including noise interference, genetic mutations from pollution, selection for pesticide resistance, and mortality from habitat fragmentation. It also notes two specific issues: artificial lighting reduces organisms' effectiveness at tasks like hunting and evasion while causing disorientation, and toxic pollution can lead to genetic mutations that interfere with reproduction and development.

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    The document discusses several ecological effects that urban ecosystems have on organisms, including noise interference, genetic mutations from pollution, selection for pesticide resistance, and mortality from habitat fragmentation. It also notes two specific issues: artificial lighting reduces organisms' effectiveness at tasks like hunting and evasion while causing disorientation, and toxic pollution can lead to genetic mutations that interfere with reproduction and development.

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    The document discusses several ecological effects that urban ecosystems have on organisms, including noise interference, genetic mutations from pollution, selection for pesticide resistance, and mortality from habitat fragmentation. It also notes two specific issues: artificial lighting reduces organisms' effectiveness at tasks like hunting and evasion while causing disorientation, and toxic pollution can lead to genetic mutations that interfere with reproduction and development.

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    11/8/18

    BIOL*1500
    L15 - Urban Ecology – II

    Agricultural Ecology

    Monoculture Polyculture

    1
    11/8/18

    Ecological Effects in Urban Ecosystems

    u Noise: interference with acoustic u Artificial Lighting: reduces


    communication or organisms hunting/evasion effectiveness,
    disorientation
    u Mutagenic Pollution: causes genetic
    mutations interfering with reproduction
    and development
    u Toxic Pollution: natural selection for
    pesticide resistance in urban
    populations
    u Habitat Fragmentation: blocks
    essential habitat, increases transit
    mortality (Non-Human, Human)

    Artificial Light at Night (ALAN)

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