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L. David Mech

United States Geological Survey
United States

D-Index & Metrics D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines.

Discipline name Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking

Ecology and Evolution D-index 63 Citations 13,244 187 World Ranking 1166 National Ranking 446

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study L. David Mech is best known for:

Predation
Estrous cycle
Virus

His work often combines Ecology and Habitat studies. His research on Zoology frequently links to adjacent areas such as Odocoileus. His Zoology research extends to Odocoileus, which is thematically connected. Many of his studies on Demography apply to Population as well. L. David Mech frequently studies issues relating to Biological dispersal and Population. His studies link Demography with Biological dispersal. Forestry and Ecology are two areas of study in which he engages in interdisciplinary research. His study ties his expertise on White (mutation) together with the subject of Biochemistry. L. David Mech performs multidisciplinary study in White (mutation) and Gene in his work.

His most cited work include:

Dispersal of wolves (Canis lupus) in northeastern Minnesota, 1969–1989 (180 citations)
Conservation Genetics of the Endangered Isle Royale Gray Wolf (170 citations)
Wolf Pack Size And Food Acquisition (149 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date

L. David Mech integrates many fields, such as Ecology, Zoology, Wildlife, Predation and Habitat, in his works. L. David Mech integrates Zoology and Ecology in his studies. L. David Mech performs integrative study on Canis and Gray wolf. He carries out multidisciplinary research, doing studies in Gray wolf and Canis. His Demography study frequently links to adjacent areas such as Population. His study on Population is mostly dedicated to connecting different topics, such as Demography. L. David Mech performs multidisciplinary study on Biochemistry and Gene in his works. In his works, he undertakes multidisciplinary study on Gene and White (mutation). His study on White (mutation) is mostly dedicated to connecting different topics, such as Biochemistry.

L. David Mech most often published in these fields:

Ecology (79.73%)
Zoology (43.24%)
Canis (35.14%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2000-2021)?

Canis (83.33%)
Ecology (83.33%)
Population (66.67%)

In recent works L. David Mech was focusing on the following fields of study:

As part of his Endangered species and Ungulate and Habitat studies, L. David Mech is studying Habitat. He regularly links together related areas like Population in his Ungulate studies. His Population study frequently intersects with other fields, such as Endangered species. L. David Mech brings together Canis and Gray wolf to produce work in his papers. In his work, he performs multidisciplinary research in Gray wolf and Canis. His Ecology study typically links adjacent topics like Cervus elaphus. His Demography study typically links adjacent topics like Population structure. His research on Population structure often connects related topics like Demography. He integrates many fields in his works, including Zoology and Veterinary medicine.

Between 2000 and 2021, his most popular works were:

TRANSMISSION OF NEOSPORA CANINUM BETWEEN WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS (105 citations)
Estimated Age Structure of Wolves in Northeastern Minnesota (18 citations)
Femur-Marrow Fat of White-Tailed Deer Fawns Killed by Wolves (13 citations)

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