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Individually mark–mass release–resight study elucidates effects of patch characteristics and distance on host patch location by an insect herbivore [PDF]
1. How organisms locate their hosts is of fundamental importance in a variety of basic and applied ecological fields, including population dynamics, invasive species management and biological control.
Johnson, Derek M. +2 more
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Exploration of new wildlife surveying methodologies that leverage advances in sensor technology and machine learning has led to tentative research into the application of seismology techniques. This, most commonly, involves the deployment of a footfall trap – a seismic sensor and data logger customised for wildlife footfall.
Benjamin J. Blackledge +4 more
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First successful vasectomy in a southern African male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardis giraffa ABSTRACT This study reports the first successful vasectomy on a southern African male giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa). The goal of the procedure was to create a teaser male for reproductive studies.
Francois Deacon +7 more
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Some Aspects of the Biology and Ecology of Neurothemis Tullia (Drury) (Odonata:Libellulidae) in the Laboratory and Rainfed Rice Field in Peninsular Malaysia [PDF]
The life cycle, life history, feeding biology and ecology of Neurothemis tullia (Drury) larvae and adults were studied from June 1993 through April 1995 in a rice field of Bandar Baru District in Kedah, Malaysia.
Md Rawi, Che Salmah
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Modelling for Pest Risk Analysis: Spread and Economic Impacts
The introduction of invasive pests beyond their natural range is one of the main causes of the loss of biodiversity and leads to severe costs.
Carrasco Torrecilla, Luis Roman +1 more
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Surface Flashover in 50 Years: III. Extreme Environments and Industrial Challenges
ABSTRACT Modern high‐voltage electrical equipment operates in complex environments where surface conditions are subjected to multifaceted influences from electric fields, thermal gradients, contaminants, irradiation and other extreme environmental factors.
Zhen Li +6 more
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Seasonal migrations of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in UK and surrounding waters
The movements and behaviour of mature European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in UK waters have not been studied extensively since a series of mark-recapture experiments during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Serena Wright +5 more
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Breeding system and reproductive skew in a highly polygynous ant population [PDF]
.: Factors affecting relatedness among nest members in ant colonies with high queen number are still poorly understood. In order to identify the major determinants of nest kin structure, we conducted a detailed analysis of the breeding system of the ant ...
Haag-Liautard, C. +3 more
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We investigated the breeding season, growth rate and dispersal of the dark chub, Candidia sieboldii, an endangered species in Japan. A mark–release–recapture survey was performed in three branches of the Ishizu River system in Osaka Prefecture, Japan ...
Haruka Matsuoka, N. Hirai, M. Ishii
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