Biology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Studying cell sorting during Drosophila abdominal morphogenesis. How is positional information encoded?
(2023-06-14) - ThesisAbstract redacted -
Exploring and exploiting the resistance to Globodera pallida in potato
(2023-06-14) - ThesisThe potato cyst nematodes (PCN) Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis are economically important potato pests in almost all regions where potato is grown. Studying the composition, distribution and virulence of PCN ...