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Systematics and evolutionary history of sea catfishes (Siluriformes: Ariidae)
(2009-04-28)
Ariids or sea catfishes are one of the two otophysan fish families (out of 67 families in four orders) that inhabit primarily marine and brackish waters, although some ariid species occur strictly in fresh waters. The ...
Characterization of the Glyoxylate Pathway in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2009-12-17)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are the leading cause of lung dysfunction and mortality in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. Adaptation of P. aeruginosa to become a chronic pathogen of the CF lung includes acquisition of ...
The Influence of Coarse Woody Debris, Disturbance, and Restoration on Biological Communities in Sandy Coastal Plain Streams
(2009-12-18)
The influence of instream habitat on benthic macroinvertebrates was assessed
from multiple descriptive and experimental studies within the Fort Benning Military
Installation (FBMI), Georgia and the Tuskegee National ...
Larvae of Sarcophagidae (Insecta: Diptera) and their Relationship with the Pitcher Plants (Sarraceniaceae: Sarracenia) of Southeastern U.S. Bogs
(2009-08-11)
Larvae of diptera of the family Sarcophagidae from bogs in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida were collected, reared, and identified to species. Additionally, the effect of sarcophagid larvae on nutrient uptake in white-topped ...
Evaluation of Intercellular Signaling in Legionella pneumophila
(2009-09-08)
The number of prokaryotes known to participate in intercellular signaling is growing. The objective of this research was to determine if Legionella species are able to communicate through the use of intercellular signals ...
Evidence that Maternal Diet Alters Steroid Levels and Primary Offspring Sex Ratio in the Zebra Finch
(2009-08-10)
The growing interest in the reproductive benefits of biasing offspring sex ratios in avian species has generated curiosity and provided much insight into the potential factors and mechanisms controlling sex-ratio adjustment. ...
Zoo Ecology of a Primate Species: Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri sciureus)
(2009-04-14)
Understanding how captivity affects the behavioral and development traits of a species is important for management and conservation in zoos. The ecology of squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sp.) may be different in captivity than ...
Host Specificity and Regional Endemicity in Symbiotic Dinoflagellates (Symbiodinium, Dinophyta) Associated with Sea Anemones in the Genus Aiptasia
(2009-04-13)
Recent investigations of coral reef biology have focused on the global biogeography and host specificity of Symbiodinium, a diverse group of dinoflagellates that symbiotically associate with many marine organisms, including ...
Identification of genes involved in the production of a novel antifungal agent (7, 10, 12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2009-08-04)
The gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa catalyzes the conversion of ricinoleic acid into a novel trihydroxy fatty acid, 7, 10, 12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid (TOD), that has a potent antifungal activity ...
Female Mating Preference and Reproductive Success in Eastern Bluebirds: Interacting Effects of Plumage Coloration and Genetic Compatibility
(2009-12-18)
In my dissertation, I used a combination of aviary-based experiments, field experiments and correlational research to fully explore the importance of mate choice and environmental heterogeneity on reproductive success in ...