Biology: Recent submissions
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Sources of variation in the tool-use behaviour of two tropical island corvids
(University of St Andrews, 2017-06-21) - Thesis -
Investigating the behavioural consequences of evolutionary signal loss in the context of a naturalistic environment
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe evolutionary loss of sexual traits is thought to be common, but empirical examples of it occurring are rare. In this thesis, I investigate social and other behavioural factors that might facilitate signal loss. ... -
Characterisation of the potato H2 resistance gene against Globodera pallida
(University of St Andrews, 2018-12-13) - ThesisMultiple pathotypes of the potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida are present in British potato fields; however, no single resistance gene has been identified which confers resistance to all three pathotypes which are ... -
Climate change effects on dimethylated sulphur dynamics in tropical coral reef systems
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisDimethylsulphoniopropionate (DMSP) and dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) (collectively DMSP/O) are produced by marine algae, including symbiotic algae within corals. These sulphur compounds are important not only in sulphur cycle ... -
Effects of the social and physical environment on avian nest construction
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-24) - Thesis