Biology (School of): Recent submissions
Now showing items 76-80 of 1101
-
Genomic patterns of divergence and gene flow in Drosophila and Goodeidae
(2023-06-14) - ThesisUnderstanding the impact of the presence or absence of geographic barriers on speciation has been a source of enduring interest in evolutionary biology. The degree of geographical isolation and the prevalence of gene flow ... -
Towards a structural understanding of DNA polymerase δ using the thermophilic fungus Chaetomium thermophilum as a model
(2022-06-15) - ThesisEukaryotic DNA polymerase δ plays a critical role in DNA replication and repair. At the replication fork, Pol δ carries out the bulk of lagging strand DNA synthesis and plays transient but crucial roles in leading strand ... -
Predator-prey behavioural interactions on plants, with special emphasis on aphid dropping defence and ladybird search strategies
(2022-06-15) - ThesisPredator-prey interactions have significant short- and long-term implications for the individuals involved, their populations’ dynamics, and the broader ecological community. Predation is a strong selective force that has ... -
Marine mammal predator-prey interactions in the North Sea
(2023-06-14) - ThesisTrophic levels within an ecosystem are linked by the functional response which describes how the consumption rate of a predator varies in relation to prey density. Knowledge of functional responses is key to understanding ... -
Gene and genome duplication in animal evolution
(2023-06-14) - ThesisGene and genome duplications have an important role in evolution as a mechanism that creates novel genetic material. Paralogues created by duplication can diversify in function and contribute to the complexity of genetic ...