Zoology: Recent submissions
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A murine model for celebral toxocariasis : characterisation of susceptibility, behaviour and immune response
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2006)Toxocara canis, the parasitic roundworm of dogs, can infect a number of paratenic hosts, such as mice and humans, due to the widespread dissemination of its ova in the environment (Glickman and Schantz, 1981). In the murine ... -
The relationship between Ascaris lumbricoides and malaria in children aged 1-4 years
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2008)Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are among the most prevalent of chronic human infections worldwide. More than 1.2 billion people are thought to be infected with one or more species of STH (de Silva et al., 2003). In nature, ... -
A genetic and morphological investigation of the forces shaping the diversity and distribution of the Eurasian red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2007)An understanding of the factors which shape the range of, and distribution of diversity within, a species, is fundamental in understanding both the species itself, but also, the effectiveness, if needed, of conservation ... -
An investigation into the short-term effects of environmental enrichment on the behaviour of psittacines in captivity
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2007)There is a lack of quantitative information available about the effects of environmental enrichment on avian orders, compared with the amount of similar research carried out on mammals. This is particularly surprising where ... -
The diet of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) in the Republic of Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2008)After a comprehensive analysis of the diet, the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) in the Republic of Ireland was found to display the foraging behaviour of a generalist forager. This description was considered to be appropriate ... -
ETE frequencies dataset
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Avian speciation and biodiversity in South-east Sulawesi, Indonesia: drivers of diversification
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2019)As biodiversity loss reaches critical levels, greater knowledge of its distribution is needed to concentrate conservation efforts. Biodiversity can be measured at several levels, with the species typically the unit used ... -
The important of parasites in the functioning of warming ecosystems
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2019)Parasites play a critical role in the structure and functioning of ecosystems, contributing to overall ecosystem stability and the provision of ecosystem services. As the global climate changes, it is of considerable ... -
The fisheries biology of commercial ray species from two geographically distinct regions
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2001)Age, growth and maturity were investigated in the commercial ray species from two contrasting, and geographically distinct regions; namely the Falkland Islands’ ray fishery, which is recently established, carefully managed ... -
The effects of increased sediment load on the Biota of Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2002)Before the work described in this thesis, no studies had been done to test the direct effects of increased sediment load on the biota of Lake Tanganyika. The aim of this research was to assess the effects of increased ... -
Feeding and physiological energetics of the littoral Tellinoidea of Dublin Bay
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2018)The littoral Tellinoids, marine bivalve clams, are an important component of the Dublin Bay ecosystem, comprising a third of benthic macrofaunal biomass and providing a key conduit in the flow of energy through the system. ... -
The impact of roadworks on the ranging behaviour of European badgers (Meles meles)
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2018)The European badger (Meles meles), one of Ireland’s most iconic native species, acts as a wildlife reservoir of Mycobacterium bovis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in cattle. Badgers have been implicated in the spread ... -
The multidemsionality of ecological stability
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2018)Ecological stability is a multifaceted concept, incorporating components such as variability, resistance, resilience, persistence, and robustness. Understanding and predicting the relationships among these many components ... -
A mechanistic basis for the mechanical regulation of skeletal development
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2018)Movement is essential to embryonic skeletal development. In humans, Foetal Akinesia Deformation Syndrome results when inhibited movement causes joint contractures and weakened bones susceptible to fracture. Differentiation ... -
Integrative avian taxonomy and the role of competition in the diversification of passerine birds
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2014)It is well recognised that the avifauna of Asia are in major need of taxonomic reassessment. The Sulawesi region of Indonesia, renowned for its high levels of avian endemism, has been relatively overlooked by ornithological ... -
Generalised linear models
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Functional signatures of model crustaceans in lake littoral zones in response to nutrient status and local habitat
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2015)Littoral zones of lakes are critical for linking, physically and energetically, terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Disruption of this link through modification of lake riparian habitats can affect the structure and functioning ... -
The mechanical regulation of skeletal development : identification and characterisation of mechanosensitive genes that contribute to tissue differentiation in bone and joint development
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2015)Mechanical stimulation has been implicated as an important regulator for the development of the skeleton. Decreased in utero foetal movement results in skeletal abnormalities including joint fusions and thin hypo-mineralised ... -
Plasticity of foraging strategies in the blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus and the domestic chick, Gallus gallus domesticus
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2014)This research was primarily concerned with dietary conservatism in wild blue tits, Cyanistes caeruleus. Dietary conservatism refers to the tendency for some individuals of a population to ignore novel foods. Dietary ...
