Search Results - "invertebrates"

Microorganism biodiversity by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…The biodiversity of microorganisms and invertebrates: its role in sustainable agriculture edited by D L Hawksworth 1991 302pp ISBN 0 85198 722 2 Hbk UKL40.00 CAB International, Wallingford Oxon OX10 ODE, UK…”
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Properties of the structures created by ecosystem engineers on the soil surface of a Colombian savanna by Decaëns, Thibaud, Galvis, JH, Amézquita Collazos, Edgar

“…Fourteen types of physical structures produced on the soil surface by ecological engineers were sampled in the Eastern Plains of Colombia. The invertebrates creating these structures were identified. …”
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Analysis of the economic impact of climate change and climate change adaptation strategies for fisheries sector in Pacific coral triangle countries: Model, estimation strategy, and... by Dey, Madan M., Rosegrant, Mark W., Gosh, Kamal, Chen, Oai Li, Valmonte-Santos, Rowena

“…The study covers all fisheries and aquaculture species, grouped into six key subsectors: tuna, other oceanic finfish, coastal finfish, coastal invertebrates, freshwater finfish, and freshwater invertebrates. …”
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Parameters Affecting Residue Nitrogen Mineralization in Flooded Soils by Becker, M., Ladha, J.K., Simpson, I.C., Ottow, J. C. G.

“…The L/N of an applied residue may be a suitable indicator for predicting its N mineralization rate in flooded soils. Soil invertebrates may play a role in N mineralization.…”
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Different effects of earthworms and ants on soil properties of paddy fields in North-East Thailand by Jouquet, Pascal, Hartmann, C., Choosai, C., Hanboonsong, Y., Brunet, D., Montoroi, J.P.

“…This study points out that despite those very adverse conditions, soil invertebrates must be taken into account in the dynamic of soil organic and mineral properties in paddy fields. …”
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Impact of land management on soil macrofauna in the Eastern plains of Colombia by Decaëns, Thibaud, Lavelle, Patrick M., Jiménez Jaén, J.J., Escobar, G., Rippstein, G, Schneidmadl, J, Sanz Scovino, José Ignacio, Hoyos, P., Thomas, Richard J.

“…The effects of different types of land management on the soil macroinvertebrate communities on acid soil savannas of Colombia have been assessed using the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Program (TSBF) methodology. Invertebrates were identified among broad taxonomic units, TU (Orders or Families), counted and grouped in larger units, i.e., earthworms, termites, ants, beetles, spiders, miriapods, and "other invertebrates". …”
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Notes on the Afrotropical hover fly genus Meromacroides Curran (Syrphidae, Eristalinae) by Bellingan, T., Midgley, J., Goergen, Georg E., Jordaens, K.

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Forest fire and biological diversity by Nasi, Robert, Meijaard, E., Applegate, G., Moore, P.

“…In forest where fire is not a natural disturbance, it can have devastating impacts on forest vertebrates and invertebrates, loss of fruit-trees results in overall decline in bird and animal species that rely on fruits for food. …”
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Effects of unsown patches in autumn-sown fields on Skylark territory densities : a study on skylark plots made in central Sweden by Jansson, Mattis

“…The idea with SPs is to make it easier for skylarks to forage, since the sparser vegetation in SPs makes it easier to find food (i.e. invertebrates). From Great Britain the method has been shown to work well, increasing the breeding success of skylarks. …”

Freshwater pearl mussel as indicators of Swedish streams - a comparison between freshwater pearl mussel and biological quality elements by Forsell, Kristin

“…The freshwater pearl mussel is also used in the expert judgement of status classification of benthic invertebrates according to the European Water Framework Directive. …”
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Using small RNA deep sequencing data to detect human viruses by Wang, F., Sun, Y., Ruan, J., Chen, R., Chen, X., Kreuze, Jan F., Fei, Z.J., Zhu, X., Gao, S.

“…The sRNA-seq method was initially used for viral detection and identification in plants and then in invertebrates and fungi. However, it is still controversial to use sRNA-seq in the detection of mammalian or human viruses. …”
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Three-gene PCR and high-resolution melting analysis for differentiating vertebrate species mitochondrial DNA for biodiversity research and complementing forensic surveillance by Ouso, D.O., Otiende, M.Y., Jeneby, M.M., Oundo, J.W., Bargul, J.L., Miller, S.E., Wambua, Lillian, Villinger, J.

“…Reliable molecular identification of vertebrate species from morphologically unidentifiable tissue is critical for the prosecution of illegally-traded wildlife products, conservation-based biodiversity research, and identification of blood-meal hosts of hematophagous invertebrates. However, forensic identification of vertebrate tissue relies on sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) ‘barcode’ gene, which remains costly for purposes of screening large numbers of unknown samples during routine surveillance. …”
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Towards a sustainable, participatory and inclusive wild meat sector by Coad, L.M., Fa, J.E., Abernethy, K., Vliet, N. van, Santamaria, C., Wilkie, D., El Bizri, H.R., Ingram, D.J., Cawthorn, D.M., Nasi, R.

“…The meat of wild animals has historically been, and still is, an essential source of protein and income for millions of indigenous peoples and local communities in tropical and subtropical regions. Invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are eaten across the world; some of them also hold an important place in traditional cultural values and practices. …”
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Biodiversity research in Malinau by Sheil, Douglas

“…Baseline data for mammals, birds and some invertebrates are also reported from the main logging studies. …”
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The effect of migratory fish on freshwater ecosystem nutrient dynamics by Enbom, Magnus

“…Field work along with laboratory analyses was done to measure the ratio of 13C/12C (δ13C) and 15N/14N (δ15N) in benthic invertebrates and primary producers (algae and riparian vegetation) collected from five streams. …”

Trophic Resource Use by Sympatric vs. Allopatric Pelomedusid Turtles in West African Forest Waterbodies by Petrozzi, F., Gonedele Bi, S., Segniagbeto, G.H., Pacini, N., Fa, J.E., Luiselli, L.

“…However, there were clear interspecific differences, with the larger of the two species (P. cupulatta) eating more vertebrates (mainly fish but occasionally other vertebrates), whereas P. castaneus consumed more invertebrates. These patterns appeared consistently within the species and across sites, highlighting that the same patterns were likely in other conspecific populations from the Upper Guinean forest streams (Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia). …”
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Sustaining conservation values in selectively logged tropical forests: the attained and the attainable by Putz, F.E., Zuidema, Pieter A., Synnott, T, Peña-Claros, M, Pinard, M.A, Sheil, D., Vanclay, J.K., Sist, P., Gourlet-Fleury, S., Griscom, B, Palmer, J, Zagt, R.

“…A simple meta‐analysis based on >100 publications revealed substantial variability but that: timber yields decline by about 46% after the first harvest but are subsequently sustained at that level; 76% of carbon is retained in once‐logged forests; and, 85–100% of species of mammals, birds, invertebrates, and plants remain after logging. Timber stocks will not regain primary‐forest levels within current harvest cycles, but yields increase if collateral damage is reduced and silvicultural treatments are applied. …”
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Characterization of MITF gene in crayfish and their possible role in innate immunity by Wen, Yaru

“…The proPO gene is responsible for trapping and myelinization of pathogens in invertebrate. The proPO-like gene of marbled crayfish contains eight CANNTG sequences. …”

Effect of co-expression of Spodoptera olfactory receptors on Drosophila odour perception by Awais, Hayder Muhammad

“…Studies of olfactory behaviour in invertebrates may aid in understanding the link between odour recognition and behaviour. …”

Assessment of changes in algal biomass accrual and leaf decomposition along a gradient of increasing agricultural dis-turbance by Ali, Maisam

“…Litter decomposition was assessed using the litter bag method, with coarse bags allowing access to invertebrates and fine mesh bags blocking invertebrate access. …”