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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Experimental evidence for density-dependent responses to mortality of snake-necked turtles
Fordham, D. A., A. Georges, and B. W. Brook. 2009. Experimental evidence for density-dependent responses to mortality of snake-necked turtles. Oecologia 159:271-281. 10.1007/s00442-008-1217-5
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Characterisation of microsatellite loci in the habitat-forming kelp, Ecklonia radiata (Phaeophyceae, Laminariales)
Dolman, G., and M. A. Coleman. 2009. Characterisation of microsatellite loci in the habitat-forming kelp, Ecklonia radiata (Phaeophyceae, Laminariales). Conservation Genetics. 10.1007/s10592-008-9603-4.
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Assessing the diversity and abundances of larvae and juveniles of coral reef fish: a synthesis of six sampling techniques
Carassou, L., C. Mellin, and D. Ponton. 2009. Assessing the diversity and abundances of larvae and juveniles of coral reef fish: a synthesis of six sampling techniques. Biodiversity and Conservation 18:355-371. 10.1007/s10531-008-9492-3
Independent colonization and extensive cryptic speciation of freshwater amphipods in the isolated groundwater springs of Australia’s Great Artesian Basin
Murphy, N. P., M. Adams, and A. D. Austin. 2009. Independent colonization and extensive cryptic speciation of freshwater amphipods in the isolated groundwater springs of Australia’s Great Artesian Basin. Molecular Ecology 18:109-122. 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2008.04007.x
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Looks can deceive: Molecular phylogeny of a family of flatworm ectoparasites (Monogenea: Capsalidae) does not reflect current morphological classification
Perkins, E. M., S. C. Donnellan, T. Bertozzi, L. A. Chisholm, and I. D. Whittington. 2009. Looks can deceive: Molecular phylogeny of a family of flatworm ectoparasites (Monogenea: Capsalidae) does not reflect current morphological classification. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 10.1016/j.ympev.2009.05.008
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Aerial survey as a tool to estimate whale shark abundance trends
Rowat, D., M. Gore, M. G. Meekan, I. R. Lawler, and C. J. A. Bradshaw. 2009. Aerial survey as a tool to estimate whale shark abundance trends. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 368:1-8. 10.1016/j.jembe.2008.09.001
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Phylogenetic uncertainty and molecular clock calibrations: A case study of legless lizards (Pygopodidae, Gekkota)
Lee, M. S. Y., P. M. Oliver, and M. N. Hutchinson. 2009. Phylogenetic uncertainty and molecular clock calibrations: A case study of legless lizards (Pygopodidae, Gekkota). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 50:661-666. 10.1016/j.ympev.2008.11.024
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Genetic Analysis of a Chromosomal Hybrid Zone in the Australian Morabine Grasshoppers (Vandiemenella, Viatica Species Group)
Kawakami, T., R. K. Butlin, M. Adams, D. J. Paull, and S. J. B. Cooper. 2009. Genetic Analysis of a Chromosomal Hybrid Zone in the Australian Morabine Grasshoppers (Vandiemenella, Viatica Species Group). Evolution 63:139-152. 10.1111/j.1558-5646.2008.00526.x
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First record of the woodwasp family Xiphydriidae from Tasmania with a description of a new species and host record
Jennings, J. T., A. D. Austin, and R. Bashford. 2009. First record of the woodwasp family Xiphydriidae from Tasmania with a description of a new species and host record. Australian Journal of Entomology 48:25-28. 10.1111/j.1440-6055.2008.00679.x
Dunstan Environment Dialogues
The first of the Dunstan Environment Dialogues, entitled The Water Rush of the 21st Century, will be held tomorrow 18 June at 6pm in Union Hall on the University’s North Terrace campus. This exciting event will see Prof. Mike Young chairing an interactive discussion between three leading experts and the audience: • Dr Richard Denniss, […]
