Molecular Cloning and Expression Analysis of IgD in Nile
... comprise the major lymphoid organs of fish, yet bone marrow and lymph nodes constitute the immune organs of mammals. The fish immune system is far simpler than that of primates and rodents [8]. It is necessary to analyze IgD in teleosts, as it will provide a reference for further research in this fi ...
... comprise the major lymphoid organs of fish, yet bone marrow and lymph nodes constitute the immune organs of mammals. The fish immune system is far simpler than that of primates and rodents [8]. It is necessary to analyze IgD in teleosts, as it will provide a reference for further research in this fi ...
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... •Neuropeptides play an important role in learning, behavior, memory, and perception of stimuli and directly affect neural transmission and nerve activity. Therefore, PCs are critical for the health and well being of organisms. •Seven subfamilies of PCs have been identified: PC1/PC3, PC2, PC4, PACE4, ...
... •Neuropeptides play an important role in learning, behavior, memory, and perception of stimuli and directly affect neural transmission and nerve activity. Therefore, PCs are critical for the health and well being of organisms. •Seven subfamilies of PCs have been identified: PC1/PC3, PC2, PC4, PACE4, ...
Populations and Life Cycles - University of Hawaii at Hilo
... 1) Introduce the idea of native versus invasive species. First define the difference with examples of each. Within native species it is useful to distinguish between endemic (found only in Hawaii) and indigenous (found naturally in Hawaii as well as other places). Good examples of invasive species a ...
... 1) Introduce the idea of native versus invasive species. First define the difference with examples of each. Within native species it is useful to distinguish between endemic (found only in Hawaii) and indigenous (found naturally in Hawaii as well as other places). Good examples of invasive species a ...
MacNeil, Calum, Jaimie T. A. Dick, Mark P. Johnson, Melanie J
... We compared weekly mean percentage of survivorship (arcsine transformed; Sokal and Rohlf 1995) among treatments using SuperANOVA (Abacus Concepts 1989). Figures show raw mean percent for clarity. Survivorship of G. pulex was examined in a two-factor analysis of variance with respect to ’’G. duebeni ...
... We compared weekly mean percentage of survivorship (arcsine transformed; Sokal and Rohlf 1995) among treatments using SuperANOVA (Abacus Concepts 1989). Figures show raw mean percent for clarity. Survivorship of G. pulex was examined in a two-factor analysis of variance with respect to ’’G. duebeni ...
Explore Part 1: Gag Gene Amino Acid Comparison Chart
... host, which suggests they have been associated for a long period of time. This is further supported in the cross-contamination of the macaques. The macaques display AIDS-like symptoms when infected. Scientists believe that at some time around the 1930s, SIV was able to jump species and infect humans ...
... host, which suggests they have been associated for a long period of time. This is further supported in the cross-contamination of the macaques. The macaques display AIDS-like symptoms when infected. Scientists believe that at some time around the 1930s, SIV was able to jump species and infect humans ...
The effect of boat disturbance on the bottlenose dolphin
... 1.2 Bottlenose dolphin-Tursiops truncatus The bottlenose dolphin belongs to the order Cetacea, suborder Odontoceti (toothed whales) and family Delphinidae (IUCN, 2012). Two species of bottlenose dolphin are now recognised, the “Common Bottlenose Dolphin” Tursiops truncatus and the”Indian Ocean Bottl ...
... 1.2 Bottlenose dolphin-Tursiops truncatus The bottlenose dolphin belongs to the order Cetacea, suborder Odontoceti (toothed whales) and family Delphinidae (IUCN, 2012). Two species of bottlenose dolphin are now recognised, the “Common Bottlenose Dolphin” Tursiops truncatus and the”Indian Ocean Bottl ...
Littorina littorea Falmouth, Massachusetts Kate Buckman, Annette Hynes, and Elizabeth Orchard
... Motile intertidal animals need to be able to maintain their position on the shore and to orient themselves if they are dislocated or if the preferred habitat changes (Gendron, 1977). L. littorea moves in the direction of the preferred tidal height when it is dislocated (Gendron, 1977; Petraitis, 198 ...
... Motile intertidal animals need to be able to maintain their position on the shore and to orient themselves if they are dislocated or if the preferred habitat changes (Gendron, 1977). L. littorea moves in the direction of the preferred tidal height when it is dislocated (Gendron, 1977; Petraitis, 198 ...
11 NOAA-Fisheries Draft Hatchery module 10-13-05
... hatcheries has generally been limited to genetic reserves and restoration restocking in watersheds where a population has been extirpated. The operation of hatchery facilities such as weirs and water intakes may have some impacts to bull trout, and correction of these threats is intended to be integ ...
... hatcheries has generally been limited to genetic reserves and restoration restocking in watersheds where a population has been extirpated. The operation of hatchery facilities such as weirs and water intakes may have some impacts to bull trout, and correction of these threats is intended to be integ ...
Vermont`s Wildlife Action Plan
... In Vermont, Silver Lamprey is widely distributed in Lake Champlain and its tributaries. The use of lampricides to control Sea Lamprey in the Lake Champlain basin probably represents the greatest threat to Vermont populations. Other threats to the species include construction of barriers that prevent ...
... In Vermont, Silver Lamprey is widely distributed in Lake Champlain and its tributaries. The use of lampricides to control Sea Lamprey in the Lake Champlain basin probably represents the greatest threat to Vermont populations. Other threats to the species include construction of barriers that prevent ...
Partial migration in fishes
... where populations of birds can be relatively well defined. For many fishes, especially oceanic species, however, populations can range across vast areas of habitat, and so partial migration at a scale relevant to the particular species in question must be considered. Additionally, often fishes will ...
... where populations of birds can be relatively well defined. For many fishes, especially oceanic species, however, populations can range across vast areas of habitat, and so partial migration at a scale relevant to the particular species in question must be considered. Additionally, often fishes will ...
A review of factors affecting the population dynamics of jack pine
... laid a portion of their eggs in the stand where they developed, then emigrated to less-defoliated stands to lay additional eggs. Spruce budworm moths can exhibit similar behavior; gravid moths laid roughly 50% of their eggs before their first flight (Sanders and Lucuik 1975). When potential effects ...
... laid a portion of their eggs in the stand where they developed, then emigrated to less-defoliated stands to lay additional eggs. Spruce budworm moths can exhibit similar behavior; gravid moths laid roughly 50% of their eggs before their first flight (Sanders and Lucuik 1975). When potential effects ...
Biological Control Strategies for Mosquito Vectors of Arboviruses
... it has always been true that the reduction in the numbers of competent vectors is an important part of disease control. This is particularly true for control of many mosquito-borne arboviruses, which lack specific antiviral therapeutics or efficacious vaccines. Previously, vector control approaches ...
... it has always been true that the reduction in the numbers of competent vectors is an important part of disease control. This is particularly true for control of many mosquito-borne arboviruses, which lack specific antiviral therapeutics or efficacious vaccines. Previously, vector control approaches ...
American Marten Conservation Strategy for the Huron
... that leaves the remaining forest in varying sizes and degrees of isolation (Harris 1984), is a major concern in ecosystem management and biodiversity. The ever increasing human population and corresponding development pressures (expanding residential areas, golf courses, roads, etc.) are the major ...
... that leaves the remaining forest in varying sizes and degrees of isolation (Harris 1984), is a major concern in ecosystem management and biodiversity. The ever increasing human population and corresponding development pressures (expanding residential areas, golf courses, roads, etc.) are the major ...
Freshwater ciliates as ecophysiological model organisms – lessons
... populations, both temporally and spatially. The general hypothesis, that asexual taxa possess more broadly adapted genotypes (“general purpose genotypes”) was tested, and not supported, with obligate parthenogenetic clones of D. pulex (Weider 1993). Analysis of the mitochondrial (mt) DNA variation o ...
... populations, both temporally and spatially. The general hypothesis, that asexual taxa possess more broadly adapted genotypes (“general purpose genotypes”) was tested, and not supported, with obligate parthenogenetic clones of D. pulex (Weider 1993). Analysis of the mitochondrial (mt) DNA variation o ...
Goyder Institute for Water Research Technical Report Series No. 15/45
... Using the findings from these models we modified an existing and proven condition assessment methodology (the biological condition gradient or BCG) to create a transferable and adaptive trait-based condition assessment tool specific to the spatial and hydroclimatic contexts present in Lake Eyre Basi ...
... Using the findings from these models we modified an existing and proven condition assessment methodology (the biological condition gradient or BCG) to create a transferable and adaptive trait-based condition assessment tool specific to the spatial and hydroclimatic contexts present in Lake Eyre Basi ...
Chapter 2: Affected Environment (existing condition)
... trespassing wolves. From late April until September, pack activity is centered at or near the den or rendezvous sites, as adults hunt and bring food back to the pups. One or more rendezvous sites are used after pups emerge from the den. These sites are in meadows or forest openings near the den, but ...
... trespassing wolves. From late April until September, pack activity is centered at or near the den or rendezvous sites, as adults hunt and bring food back to the pups. One or more rendezvous sites are used after pups emerge from the den. These sites are in meadows or forest openings near the den, but ...
Leopard (Panthera pardus) status, distribution, and the research
... attributable to habitat productivity (Macdonald & Loveridge, 2010). Such a broad spread makes reliably estimating population numbers from known geographic ranges particularly difficult. Robust estimates of distribution, population size, and threat require greater levels of research. Although they a ...
... attributable to habitat productivity (Macdonald & Loveridge, 2010). Such a broad spread makes reliably estimating population numbers from known geographic ranges particularly difficult. Robust estimates of distribution, population size, and threat require greater levels of research. Although they a ...
American Mink (Mustela vison) and its impact on native species in
... agrestis or Oryctolagus cuniculus). Carrion, amphibians, birds, crustaceans and other invertebrates also form part of the diet (See Table 1). (Birks & Dunstone 1985; Maran et al. 1998; Ferreras & Macdonald 1999; Macdonald & Harrington 2003; Nowak 2005). Birks and Dunstone (1985) recognised sexual di ...
... agrestis or Oryctolagus cuniculus). Carrion, amphibians, birds, crustaceans and other invertebrates also form part of the diet (See Table 1). (Birks & Dunstone 1985; Maran et al. 1998; Ferreras & Macdonald 1999; Macdonald & Harrington 2003; Nowak 2005). Birks and Dunstone (1985) recognised sexual di ...
Leopard (Panthera pardus) status, distribution, and the
... attributable to habitat productivity (Macdonald & Loveridge, 2010). Such a broad spread makes reliably estimating population numbers from known geographic ranges particularly difficult. Robust estimates of distribution, population size, and threat require greater levels of research. Although they a ...
... attributable to habitat productivity (Macdonald & Loveridge, 2010). Such a broad spread makes reliably estimating population numbers from known geographic ranges particularly difficult. Robust estimates of distribution, population size, and threat require greater levels of research. Although they a ...
eports - Semantic Scholar
... differences in vegetation are associated with differences in the morphology or flower-handling behavior of pollinators. However, the strength of selection is a result of both the correlation between trait and fitness and the variance in relative fitness, i.e., the opportunity for selection (Endler 1986 ...
... differences in vegetation are associated with differences in the morphology or flower-handling behavior of pollinators. However, the strength of selection is a result of both the correlation between trait and fitness and the variance in relative fitness, i.e., the opportunity for selection (Endler 1986 ...
The Kenyan hippo Kanga, Erustus Mutembei
... Although not strictly nocturnal, hippos typically forage for food at night, and spend the day digesting their food, sleeping and socializing (Klingel 1991). Hippos have a chambered stomach and are referred to as ‘pseudo-ruminants’, and their digestive system can effectively ferment grasses and other ...
... Although not strictly nocturnal, hippos typically forage for food at night, and spend the day digesting their food, sleeping and socializing (Klingel 1991). Hippos have a chambered stomach and are referred to as ‘pseudo-ruminants’, and their digestive system can effectively ferment grasses and other ...
Nucleic Acids Research
... deletion or site-directed mutagenesis analysis of these sequences. the 27 base changes that occur in this 240 nucleotide segment, most (17 of 27) are transitions which preserve a purine or pyrimidine, respectively, at the site of the change. Of the transversions that have occurred, most of these hav ...
... deletion or site-directed mutagenesis analysis of these sequences. the 27 base changes that occur in this 240 nucleotide segment, most (17 of 27) are transitions which preserve a purine or pyrimidine, respectively, at the site of the change. Of the transversions that have occurred, most of these hav ...