cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566880.v1
title: Lab #3

description: The members who collected this data together were Adilah Ismail, Harshvir Hehar, Amrutha Balamurugan and Olivia Kazmierczak. The study sight was a grass land on campus with great sunlight and few clouds. The area had a couple of threes that were avoided to make sure direct sunlight was used for the data. The other area was a woodlot with many trees which caused lots of shade in the experimental area. To completely collect all the data for this experiment the group took approxamitly an hour and a half to set up the experiment, wait and collect data. The experiement was done by placing 9 bowels in both a grassland and 9 in a woodlot. Those bowels in the grassland were placed along a 13.5 meter transat and the bowels in the woodlot were placed along a 15 meter transat. The bowels were filled 1/4 with soapy water and left for one hour and fifteen minutes. After each bowel was seperately observed to view what organisms fell into the bowel, what type of organisms and how many of each type. This experiment was used to deterimine the differnet types of organisms that can be found in both areas of research and how they differ from one another.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566873
title: Insect diversity and abundance within grasslands versus mowed grass using distance-based sampling method (transect tape)

description: A 30 meter transect tape was used to collect data on insect diversity and abundance in grasslands versus mowed grass. One set of data was collected for each grassland and mowed grass (which were adjacent to each other). 5 different transects were inspected in mowed grass and 3 transects were inspected in the grasslands. Each transect tape was placed 5 meters adjacent to the previous tape placement location. The following data were recorded at each transect.<br>(1) Transect #<br>(2) Transect location: Whether it was placed in the mowed grass or the grasslands.<br>(3) Insect type: Insect's were placed in broad categories such as (but not limited to) ants, beetles, flies.<br>(4) The total number of insects were recorded as well.<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566877.v1
title: Ecology BIOL 2050 Lab 3 - Insect Abundance and Diversity (Dataset 1)

description: Group members: Kamil Adamczewski, Joelle Brooker, Brittney Jorisch, Karin Yosefi. Data for this experiment was collected at Danby's grassland and woodlot near York University on October 1, 2015 between 3:15pm and 3:38pm. The weather was sunny, mostly clear skies, and breezy with a temperature of 15 degrees Celcius. For this experiment, a 1 metre by 1 metre quadrat was used to sample the abundance and diversity of insects at both sites. The quadrat was thrown 10 times at each site for a total of 20 times (n=20). It was randomly thrown, there was no specific preference in throwing the quadrat in certain places. After throwing the quadrat, group members waited 1 minute to let the site that is being studied become stabilized. Then, the abundance of insects inside were visually estimated. Also, recognizable taxonomic units of the insects were accounted for by visually noticing any differences in structural features such as wing type, body type and colour. Since it was a cold day (15 degrees Celcius), not much insects were observed, thus the data collected was quite low. The purpose for collecting this data was to determine a correlation between the abundance of organisms in a defined area with the amount of diversity present.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566879.v1
title: Field sample training with animals: Sweep net dataset

description: Random insects were captured by sweep nets across random locations on the York University grasslands near Danby woodlot. The number of insects and the number of unique taxonomic units were recorded. The equipment used was a transect tape and a sweep net. Transects were laid out on the grassland 10 times for a total distance of 30 feet and 2 inches. For each trial sweep nets were swept along the transect tape in a figure 8 swing like motion. The total time for each trial was approximately one and half minutes to cover 30 feet and 2 inches of the area. A few insects accumulated when the finish line was almost reached. Therefore the amount of insects captured was dependent on the amount of distance walked and the time spent for each sweep motion. The dependent variable was number of insects and the independent variable was time. This was a mensurative experiment and no manipulations were done in order to perform this experiment. The total sample size was 10 transect net sweeps. The data was collected on October 1st, 2015 between 3:10-3:23 pm. It was a sunny day with temperature of 14 degrees Celsius and some clouds. Alexander, Stephanie, and I took turns sweeping the net. Vivian placed the transects at random locations for a total of 30 feet and 2 inches each time a new trial was begun. I counted the number of insects and different recognizable texonomic units. The purpose of collecting this data was to gain experience sampling animal populations. The dataset can also be used to estimate animal abundance and diversity in the given area. The chilly weather was also a variable that affected how many insects were around and affected their behavior resulting in few insects captured in the nets each time. This dataset was collected by Stephanie, Alexander, Vivian, and Amandeep.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566871
title: Heat hardening in a tropical lizard

description: Datasets and scripts used in Phillips et al (2016) Heat hardening in a tropical lizard: geographic variation explained by the predictability and variance in environmental temperatures. Functional Ecology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566871.v1
title: Heat hardening in a tropical lizard

description: Datasets and scripts used in Phillips et al (2016) Heat hardening in a tropical lizard: geographic variation explained by the predictability and variance in environmental temperatures. Functional Ecology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566872
title: Ecology Lab 3 Dataset 1

description: Group members: Harshvir Hehar, Amrutha Balamurgan, Olivia Kazmierczak, Adilah Ismail. This study took place at the Woodlots and Grasslands in York University. The temperature outside was around 15 C but it was quite sunny. The cold temperatures influenced our data significantly. Since it was so cold outside we were not able to see that many organisms. So our abundance was quite low on the organisms. Also we might not have been able to see a lot of the organisms as they could be embedded in the dirt. The sampling size of this study was 20 quadrats in total. The quadrats were randomly set up in both these sites. This data was collected by setting up ten quadrats in the Woodlot and the other ten were set up in the Grassland. The quadrats were randomly set up in these sites. Some of the places where the quadrats were set up it was shady, some places were sunny, or the ground was moist in some cases. In the woodlots the quadrats that were set up had a lot of leaves and garbage in it. In the Grasslands the quadrats had a lot of grass in it. The quadrats were observed in pairs for a time of 1 minute (timed with a stop watch) per each quadrat. In this minute any organism that was spotted was recorded. We recorded any organism that was in the quadrat or that came into the quadrat in that 1 minute time. The purpose of this study was to collect data on the living organisms that were seen in the quadrats at different sites and determine the abundance and RTU of the observed species and compare the results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566873.v1
title: Insect diversity and abundance within grasslands versus mowed grass using distance-based sampling method (transect tape)

description: A 30 meter transect tape was used to collect data on insect diversity and abundance in grasslands versus mowed grass. One set of data was collected for each grassland and mowed grass (which were adjacent to each other). 5 different transects were inspected in mowed grass and 3 transects were inspected in the grasslands. Each transect tape was placed 5 meters adjacent to the previous tape placement location. The following data were recorded at each transect.<br>(1) Transect #<br>(2) Transect location: Whether it was placed in the mowed grass or the grasslands.<br>(3) Insect type: Insect's were placed in broad categories such as (but not limited to) ants, beetles, flies.<br>(4) The total number of insects were recorded as well.<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566857
title: Salsbury Group research Presentation

description: Annual overview of our research to the Physics Department; a flavor of our group mostly for the undergrads
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566865
title: Abundance and diversity of insects in grassland and woodlot area of Danby Woods

description: The data was collected on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at around 3:00pm. The location was at Danby Woodlot on both the grassland and woodlot area at York University – Keele Campus. The weather at the time of collecting data was sunny with winds and roughly 15 degrees Celsius. The collection of data was done in a group of four, which included – Vivian Do, Amandeep Bains, Stephanie Achaiya, and Alexander Karakatganis. To collect the data, 1m x 1m quadrats were randomly placed on the grassland and woodlot area. 20 quadrats were sampled - 10 in the grassland and 10 in the woodlot. When each quadrat was placed down, a timer was set to observe each quadrat for one minute. While making observations, the abundance – number of total species within that quadrat as well as RTU (Recognizable Taxonomic Units) – number of different species within that same quadrat was counted using a quick eye count and data was recorded. The different species were determined visually based on easily recognized features. This was repeated until a total of 20 plots were sampled and data was recorded. However, this data may be prone to error, depending on the sample, sorter and species. Due to the small size of insects, characteristics - such as camouflage or due to the fact that the insects may be hidden, will hinder our ability to count them in. This leads to the total count and RTU being affected, therefore, resulting in a lower insect count. The purpose of this dataset was to find correlations between the variables studied using quadrats as a sampling technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566853
title: Lab 03: Bird Species (Data set 4)

description: BIOL2050 Lab 03. This experiment was conducted in the Danby Woodlot and Danby Grasslands at York University on 30th September 2015 between 3:00-5:30 pm with team members: Huda, Olivia, Ratiba, Reem and Farkhunda. The Danby Woodlot and Grasslands are both located between human interrupted areas (roads, building and industry). The temperature was 19 degrees Celsius, sunny skies with a light breeze. In the Grassland the ground was slightly moist. In the Woodland, the ground was slightly moist as well accompanied by sunlight and a slight breeze. 5 random areas were chosen in both the Woodlot and the Grasslands. Transects measuring 3 meters using a measuring tape were placed in random areas. Bird species were observed for the next 5 minutes, either 5 meters to the left or right of the 3 meter line transect and these observations were recorded. The bird species were identified with regard to physical appearance. During the 5 minutes, the wind speeds were recorded using the Beaufort scale. The values for wind speed were first recorded under Beaufort number and then converted to MPH. The purpose of this experiment was to estimate the bird population and identify the different bird species in the Danby Woodlot and the Danby Grasslands. Transect line method was used because transect line covers a large area,it is a quick method to estimate population of a species in an area, and it is a good method to use for mobile species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566872.v1
title: Ecology Lab 3 Dataset 1

description: Group members: Harshvir Hehar, Amrutha Balamurgan, Olivia Kazmierczak, Adilah Ismail. This study took place at the Woodlots and Grasslands in York University. The temperature outside was around 15 C but it was quite sunny. The cold temperatures influenced our data significantly. Since it was so cold outside we were not able to see that many organisms. So our abundance was quite low on the organisms. Also we might not have been able to see a lot of the organisms as they could be embedded in the dirt. The sampling size of this study was 20 quadrats in total. The quadrats were randomly set up in both these sites. This data was collected by setting up ten quadrats in the Woodlot and the other ten were set up in the Grassland. The quadrats were randomly set up in these sites. Some of the places where the quadrats were set up it was shady, some places were sunny, or the ground was moist in some cases. In the woodlots the quadrats that were set up had a lot of leaves and garbage in it. In the Grasslands the quadrats had a lot of grass in it. The quadrats were observed in pairs for a time of 1 minute (timed with a stop watch) per each quadrat. In this minute any organism that was spotted was recorded. We recorded any organism that was in the quadrat or that came into the quadrat in that 1 minute time. The purpose of this study was to collect data on the living organisms that were seen in the quadrats at different sites and determine the abundance and RTU of the observed species and compare the results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566853.v1
title: Lab 03: Bird Species (Data set 4)

description: BIOL2050 Lab 03. This experiment was conducted in the Danby Woodlot and Danby Grasslands at York University on 30th September 2015 between 3:00-5:30 pm with team members: Huda, Olivia, Ratiba, Reem and Farkhunda. The Danby Woodlot and Grasslands are both located between human interrupted areas (roads, building and industry). The temperature was 19 degrees Celsius, sunny skies with a light breeze. In the Grassland the ground was slightly moist. In the Woodland, the ground was slightly moist as well accompanied by sunlight and a slight breeze. 5 random areas were chosen in both the Woodlot and the Grasslands. Transects measuring 3 meters using a measuring tape were placed in random areas. Bird species were observed for the next 5 minutes, either 5 meters to the left or right of the 3 meter line transect and these observations were recorded. The bird species were identified with regard to physical appearance. During the 5 minutes, the wind speeds were recorded using the Beaufort scale. The values for wind speed were first recorded under Beaufort number and then converted to MPH. The purpose of this experiment was to estimate the bird population and identify the different bird species in the Danby Woodlot and the Danby Grasslands. Transect line method was used because transect line covers a large area,it is a quick method to estimate population of a species in an area, and it is a good method to use for mobile species.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566857.v1
title: Salsbury Group research Presentation

description: Annual overview of our research to the Physics Department; a flavor of our group mostly for the undergrads
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566874.v1
title: Dataset 4 - Lab 3 - field sample training with animals

description: lab 3
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566849
title: Dataset on optimizing Semantic Pointer representations

description: Raw simulation data used in the paper "Optimizing Semantic Pointer Representations for Symbol-like Processing in Spiking Neural Networks".
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566850
title: dataset # 3 lab 3 ecology. abundance and species identification of insects using net sweep method in grassland.

description: The experiment was performed at the Danby woodlot in York university on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4.00pm. The sky was clear and the ground was cool to touch. It was about 15-17 degrees Celsius. It was performed by Prachi, Ghamsayani, Mary and Shaneil. Firstly a standard measure of 7m for the transact was chosen as the distance to be covered during the net sweeps within 1.30min. The net sweeps enables to effectively catch insects that fly from one area to another. The data included all different types of insect species with the most commonly found arthropods and arachnids. 10 different samples were collected and recorded for more precise and efficiency in data. After each net sweep, the abundance and different species caught in the net were identified and recorded. All the group members took turns at sweeping the net and recording the data. The purpose of the experiment was to determine different species of insects present and their total abundance around 4.00pm. This experiment can also be used to determine pests and the exact amount of pesticides required if any in a given area.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566851
title: A genome-scale investigation of incongruence in Culicidae mosquitoes

description: All data and analyses described in the paper "A genome-scale investigation of incongruence in Culicidae mosquitoes" are deposited here.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566865.v2
title: Abundance and diversity of insects in grassland and woodlot area of Danby Woods

description: The data was collected on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at around 3:00pm. The location was at Danby Woodlot on both the grassland and woodlot area at York University – Keele Campus. The weather at the time of collecting data was sunny with winds and roughly 15 degrees Celsius. The collection of data was done in a group of four, which included – Vivian Do, Amandeep Bains, Stephanie Achaiya, and Alexander Karakatganis. To collect the data, 1m x 1m quadrats were randomly placed on the grassland and woodlot area. 20 quadrats were sampled - 10 in the grassland and 10 in the woodlot. When each quadrat was placed down, a timer was set to observe each quadrat for one minute. While making observations, the abundance – number of total species within that quadrat as well as RTU (Recognizable Taxonomic Units) – number of different species within that same quadrat was counted using a quick eye count and data was recorded. The different species were determined visually based on easily recognized features. This was repeated until a total of 20 plots were sampled and data was recorded. However, this data may be prone to error, depending on the sample, sorter and species. Due to the small size of insects, characteristics - such as camouflage or due to the fact that the insects may be hidden, will hinder our ability to count them in. This leads to the total count and RTU being affected, therefore, resulting in a lower insect count. The purpose of this dataset was to find correlations between the variables studied using quadrats as a sampling technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566848
title: Bird Species Abundance in York University's Danby Woodlot

description: This experiment was conducted in order to determine the abundance of bird species in the York University Danby woodlot area.The procedure for this experiment consisted of repositioning a 10 meter by 10 meter belt transect square to 10 different locations in York Univeristy's Danby woodlot area (5 replicates in the woodland area and 5 replicates in the grassland area). The abundance was estimated by counting and identifying the number of birds presenting in the transect square within the time duration of 1 minute. Birds observed were located in the grass, trees or in the air flying over head. Birds were identified with Tory Person's field guide, "Field Guide to Birds of North America". The birds were identified based on their color, markings, size and which bird specieis were found to be most abundant in southern Ontario according to the field guide. The Danby woodlot site was abundant with plant life, skies over head were slightly clear with some clouds, temperature was roughly 15 degrees celsius and windspeed calculated with the Beaufort Scale.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566850.v1
title: dataset # 3 lab 3 ecology. abundance and species identification of insects using net sweep method in grassland.

description: The experiment was performed at the Danby woodlot in York university on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4.00pm. The sky was clear and the ground was cool to touch. It was about 15-17 degrees Celsius. It was performed by Prachi, Ghamsayani, Mary and Shaneil. Firstly a standard measure of 7m for the transact was chosen as the distance to be covered during the net sweeps within 1.30min. The net sweeps enables to effectively catch insects that fly from one area to another. The data included all different types of insect species with the most commonly found arthropods and arachnids. 10 different samples were collected and recorded for more precise and efficiency in data. After each net sweep, the abundance and different species caught in the net were identified and recorded. All the group members took turns at sweeping the net and recording the data. The purpose of the experiment was to determine different species of insects present and their total abundance around 4.00pm. This experiment can also be used to determine pests and the exact amount of pesticides required if any in a given area.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566865.v1
title: Abundance and diversity of insects in grassland and woodlot area of Danby Woods

description: The data was collected on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at around 3:00pm. The location was at Danby Woodlot on both the grassland and woodlot area at York University – Keele Campus. The weather at the time of collecting data was sunny with winds and roughly 15 degrees Celsius. The collection of data was done in a group of four, which included – Vivian Do, Amandeep Bains, Stephanie Achaiya, and Alexander Karakatganis. To collect the data, 1m x 1m quadrats were randomly placed on the grassland and woodlot area. 20 quadrats were sampled - 10 in the grassland and 10 in the woodlot. When each quadrat was placed down, a timer was set to observe each quadrat for one minute. While making observations, the abundance – number of total species within that quadrat as well as RTU (Recognizable Taxonomic Units) – number of different species within that same quadrat was counted using a quick eye count and data was recorded. The different species were determined visually based on easily recognized features. This was repeated until a total of 20 plots were sampled and data was recorded. However, this data may be prone to error, depending on the sample, sorter and species. Due to the small size of insects, characteristics - such as camouflage or due to the fact that the insects may be hidden, will hinder our ability to count them in. This leads to the total count and RTU being affected, therefore, resulting in a lower insect count. The purpose of this dataset was to find correlations between the variables studied using quadrats as a sampling technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1566847
title: Insect Abundance within Grassland and Woodlots at York University

description: The quadrat was randomly set down within the observation site. The timer was set for 1 minute. The observation area was then inspected by the recorder's eyes at ground level for living insect activity, occasionally being stirred to ensure that every insect within the observation space was observed and recorded. The process was then replicated 20 times, for a total of 10 reps in the grassland area and 10 reps in the woodlot area. Authors were Nassar Khan, Kristine del Rosario, Kate Britanico and Mike Angelini