habitat preference

collocation in English

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habitat
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/us
/ˈhæb.ə.tæt/
the natural environment in which an animal or plant ...
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preference
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈpref.ər.əns/us
/ˈpref.ər.əns/
the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing ...
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(Definition ofhabitatandpreferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Although each of the study species occupies a slightly different niche in terms ofhabitatpreference and resource use, spatial overlap between species is considerable.
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To detecthabitatpreferencefor each species, two different approaches were conducted.
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While the majority of species are not habitat-restricted, some species do indicatehabitatpreference.
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Given that the host conditions have remained constant during this selection, these results suggest that these parasites have changed theirhabitatpreference.
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More than 80% of the 55 species showed a significanthabitatpreferencein humus depth and/ or relative elevation in at least one plot.
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Mycorrhizal colonization and response gradient can be established forhabitatpreference.
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In ecological studies, spatial autocorrelation such as clumped distribution pattern of trees due not tohabitatpreferencebut to the vicinity of parent trees is widely observed.
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At least three specimens were found near rivers, but this was probably due to collector convenience rather than evidence ofhabitatpreference.
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There are at least three subspecies which all vary in size, shape,habitatpreference, and distribution.
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It also provides information on geographical distribution,habitatpreference, and chromosome number, where known.
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Thishabitatpreferenceincreases the likelihood of encountering the suitable host species, as most host species are known to be habitat specific.
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Adults can be told apart from the greater spotted eagle by its lighter color, darker eyes, andhabitatpreference.
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The two show differences inhabitatpreferenceand have allopatric distributions.
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Until now, the ecology andhabitatpreferenceis still poorly known, due mainly to the species being difficult to catch.
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It has been suggested as occurring in humid montane forest, but itshabitatpreferenceas well as all of its life history is completely unknown.
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This is thought to be related to their fairly low altitudehabitatpreference.
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The juveniles often show distinct changes inhabitatpreferenceas they mature, often moving to deeper waters.
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These gobies are unusual in appearance andhabitatpreference.
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These factors includehabitatpreference, migration, climate change, and public support.
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