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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)The specialisation of organisms for their primary resources is a fundamental concept in evolutionary ecology. For parasites, resource specialisation is essentially equivalent to host specificity. Generalist parasites exploit ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2011)It is unknown which factors are involved in regulation of early oocyte growth in oviparous vertebrates; in particular, the involvement of the oocyte-derived growth factors, growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9) and bone ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2011)This thesis examines metaphysical themes in the historical neurosciences and implements those themes in a work of creative non-fiction for the purpose of communicating science to the public. Contemporary science communication ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2010)Behavioural tasks performed by honey bee workers change as they age. These changes in behaviour are suggested in the literature to be influenced by genetics, environmental cues, hormones and biogenic amine levels. In this ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Understanding what fitness benefits an individual gains by behaving in one way, rather than in another is the main aim of the field of Behavioural Ecology. In this study, my aims were to investigate the fitness consequences ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2008)In a honey bee colony, the queen uses queen mandibular pheromone (QMP) to induce young worker bees to feed and groom her. Among its many behavioural and physiological effects, QMP reduces dopamine levels in the brains of ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)The distribution and abundance of fish species is influenced by a range of environmental variables. Information on driving factors in that determines fish habitat use, abundance and distribution is crucial for fisheries ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2005)Artificial retreats are increasingly used to sample animal populations and in attempts to boost animal numbers in degraded habitats. Here, I test potential applications of artificial retreats for lizards inhabiting a coastal ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2011)Aquaculture is a vital part of New Zealand’s future and the industry is striving to become a billion dollar business by the year 2025. Despite New Zealand finfish farming being in its infancy compared to developments ...
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Parasitism in a changing world: The intertidal trematode Maritrema novaezealandensis and its hosts (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)There is growing concern about increases in diseases and parasitism with on-going and predicted global climate changes in many ecosystems, including marine ecosystems. Understanding and predicting the possible consequences ...