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Phylogenetic position and redescription of Orchestina manicata Simon, 1893 (Araneae: Oonopidae) [PDF]
Journal of Insect Biodiversity and SystematicsThe goblin spider Orchestina manicata Simon, 1893 (Araneae: Oonopidae) has remained taxonomically unrevised and has not been phylogenetically placed until now. In this study, O.
Sasanka Ranasinghe, Suresh P. Benjamin
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‘The Jews of Ceylon’: Antisemitism, prejudice, and the Moors of Ceylon
Modern Asian Studies, 2023 AbstractIn the early twentieth century, economic and religious antagonism between Sinhalese and Moors in Ceylon escalated into widespread, deadly violence. In the immediate aftermath of the 1915 pogrom, which involved the targeting of Moors and their property, the Sinhalese nationalist Anagarika Dharmapala observed that ‘Muhammadans’ had accumulated ...
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“Ceylon cinnamon”: Much more than just a spice
Plants, People, Planet, 2021 Societal Impact Statement Cinnamomum zeylanicum (“Ceylon cinnamon/true cinnamon”) is native to Sri Lanka. In addition to generating significant foreign income, over 350,000 families are involved in the cinnamon industry, demonstrating its long ...
Lalith Suriyagoda +7 more
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Nature, 1894 WHEN Dr. Trimen left England at the beginning of 1877 to undertake the directorate of the Ceylon Gardens, he had already formed the determination to elaborate the flora of Ceylon, and to publish a descriptive handbook of its botany. Those who knew him knew that this work would only be undertaken after due preparation and without undue haste, but that ...
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Diversity and Conservation of Waterbirds in the Northern Avifaunal Region of Sri Lanka
Ceylon Journal of Science, 2017 The aim of the present study is to evaluate the waterbird diversity, distribution, and conservation status in the northern avifaunal region of Sri Lanka, which includes two of the four richest waterbird regions in Sri Lanka, namely Jaffna and Mannar.
Chaminda S. Wijesundara +8 more
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Phosphorus-enriched biochar for the remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023 Phosphorus-rich materials (PRMs) are widely used soil remediation agents because they are biocompatible, abundant, non-toxic, and have a high affinity for heavy metals in soil.
Chathuri Peiris +5 more
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Encapsulation of curcumin into layered double hydroxides
Nanotechnology Reviews, 2014 This study focuses on the encapsulation of natural curcumin present in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) into a layered double hydroxide (LDH), which demonstrates slow release properties with future potential in therapeutic applications such as slow release ...
Supun Samindra Kamkanam M. +1 more
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Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018 Purpose: Feathers are known to play a significant role in thermoregulation and provide a physical protection to the birds. Presence or absence of a good feather cover therefore, directly influences on a bird’s performance.
R. K. Mutucumarana +2 more
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