Biology Theses: Recent submissions
Now showing items 136-140 of 1031
-
Aggressive behaviour in tiger barbs (Barbus tetrazona)
(University of St Andrews, 1990) - ThesisThe aim of this project was to study aggressive behaviour in tiger barbs, Barbus tetrazona, and their hierarchy systems and to determine some of the factors which influence them. The linearity of hierarchies was investigated ... -
The early development of serotonergic raphe-spinal interneurons in two related amphibians : 'Xenopus laevis' and 'Rana temporaria'
(University of St Andrews, 1992) - Thesis1) A method has been devised to enable visualisation of 5HT immunoreactive neurons in the CNS of embryonic amphibians in wholemount. The technique relies upon a rather long incubation in primary antiserum to allow thorough ... -
Automated identification and network analyses in 'Acacia' pollination ecology
(University of St Andrews, 2006) - ThesisAcacia trees are an important source of pollen and nectar to a wide range of savannah insects. Identifying Acacia-visiting insects and the herb pollens they also carry is essential for pollination studies but problematic ... -
The influence of social structure on vocal signatures in group-living resident killer whales (Orcinus orca)
(University of St Andrews, 2005) - ThesisConstant association with a specific set of individuals appears to be advantageous for some species. This lifestyle then generates many modifications on individual behavior, especially to coordinate relationships between ... -
Attention & response control : a neural and behavioural enquiry
(University of St Andrews, 2007) - ThesisGoal directed responding is the behavioural expression of the myriad of cognitive processes which are involved in the translation of motivation to a motor program. These processes include learning, memory, expectation, ...