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Tadpoles: the Biology of Anuran Larvae Tadpoles: the Biology of Anuran Larvae
The recent alarming declines in amphibian populations worldwide and the suitability of amphibians for use in answering research questions in disciplines as diverse as molecular systematics, animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology have focused enormous attention on tadpoles. Yet despite this growing interest, relatively little is known about these fascinating creatures. n this
Case 3018. Cervus gouazoubira Fischer, 1814 (currently Mazama gouazoubira; Mammalia, Artiodactyla): Proposed conservation as the correct original spelling Case 3018. Cervus gouazoubira Fischer, 1814 (currently Mazama gouazoubira; Mammalia, Artiodactyla): Proposed conservation as the correct original spelling
The purpose of this application is to conserve the spelling of the specific name of Cervus gouazoubira Fischer, 1814 for the brown brocket deer of South America (family Cervidae). This spelling, rather than the original gouazoubira, has been in virtually universal usage for almost 50 years.
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A. L. Gardner
Modeling pattern in collections of parameters Modeling pattern in collections of parameters
Wildlife management is increasingly guided by analyses of large and complex datasets. The description of such datasets often requires a large number of parameters, among which certain patterns might be discernible. For example, one may consider a long-term study producing estimates of annual survival rates; of interest is the question whether these rates have declined through time...
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W.A. Link
Southeastern Section, The Wildlife Society Newsletter Southeastern Section, The Wildlife Society Newsletter
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J.M. Meyers
Ecology and behaviour of the Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum, Tyrannidae in winter Ecology and behaviour of the Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum, Tyrannidae in winter
The Alder Flycatcher Empidonax alnorum (Tyrannidae) winters from Colombia and Venezuela, south to northern Argentina. We studied the species in Manu National Park, Madre de Dios, Peru. In this area the species occupies riparian zones along lowland meander rivers as well as adjacent transition zone forest in the floodplain. These habitats have a number of age-related longitudinal zones...
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M. Foster
Physical properties of sediments from the JAPEX/JNOC/GSC Mallik 2L-38 gas hydrate research well Physical properties of sediments from the JAPEX/JNOC/GSC Mallik 2L-38 gas hydrate research well
A 1150 m deep gas hydrate research well was drilled in the Canadian Arctic in February and March 1998 to investigate the interaction between the presence of gas hydrate and the natural conditions presented by the host sediments. Profiles of the following measured and derived properties are presented from that investigation: water content, sediment wet bulk density, grain size, porosity...
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W.J. Winters
A summary of environmentally friendly turbine design concepts A summary of environmentally friendly turbine design concepts
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M. Odeh
Progress in isolating a thiamin carrier protein from fish Progress in isolating a thiamin carrier protein from fish
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D.V. O’Connor, D. C. Honeyfield, J. P. Giesy, A. Blakenship, M. Nie
Influence of eastern hemlock on aquatic biodiversity in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Influence of eastern hemlock on aquatic biodiversity in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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C. Snyder, J. Young, D. Smith, D. Lemarie, R. Ross, R. Bennett
Enhancement of anti-Aeromonas salmonicida activity in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) macrophages by a mannose-binding lectin Enhancement of anti-Aeromonas salmonicida activity in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) macrophages by a mannose-binding lectin
We investigated the effects of a calcium-dependent mannose-binding lectin isolated from the serum of Atlantic salmon on Aeromonassalmonicida viability and the anti-A. salmonicida activity of Atlantic salmon macrophages. In the absence of other factors, binding of this lectin at concentrations of 0.8, 4.0 and 20.0 ng ml−1 to virulent A. salmonicida failed to significantly reduce (P>0.05)...
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C. A. Ottinger, S.C. Johnson, K.V. Ewart, L.L. Brown, N.W. Ross
Diet composition and fish consumption of double-crested cormorants in eastern Lake Ontario, 1998 Diet composition and fish consumption of double-crested cormorants in eastern Lake Ontario, 1998
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J. H. Johnson, R. M. Ross, C.M. Adams