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Primary Production and Carbon uptake dynamics in the vicinity of south Georgia - balancing carbon fixation and removal (2002)
Journal Article
Gilpin, L., Priddle, J., Whitehouse, M., Savidge, G., & Atkinson, A. (2002). Primary Production and Carbon uptake dynamics in the vicinity of south Georgia - balancing carbon fixation and removal. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 242, 51-62. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps242051

Primary production was measured at a series of stations in austral summer 1996 in the vicinity of South Georgia. Five stations were occupied along a 700 km transect southeastwards towards the western tip of South Georgia. Three stations were located... Read More about Primary Production and Carbon uptake dynamics in the vicinity of south Georgia - balancing carbon fixation and removal.

Dense aggregations of tube-building polychaetes: response to small-scale disturbances. (2002)
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Bolam, S. G., & Fernandes, T. (2002). Dense aggregations of tube-building polychaetes: response to small-scale disturbances. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 269(2), 197-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-0981%2802%2900003-5

Many species of tube-building polychaetes form dense aggregations or ‘patches’ within marine soft-bottom habitats. Although the ecological importance of such patches has been well studied, the effect of small-scale disturbances within patches has not... Read More about Dense aggregations of tube-building polychaetes: response to small-scale disturbances..

Implementation of the Prometheus Taxonomic Model: a comparison of database models and query languages and an introduction to the Prometheus Object-Oriented Model. (2002)
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Raguenaud, C., Pullan, M. R., Watson, M. F., Kennedy, J., Newman, M. F., & Barclay, P. J. (2002). Implementation of the Prometheus Taxonomic Model: a comparison of database models and query languages and an introduction to the Prometheus Object-Oriented Model. Taxon, 51(1), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.2307/1554970

Types of databases commonly used for handling taxonomic data are compared. It is shown that none of the existing types of databases fully support the requirements of taxonomic data. The results of this comparison provide a rationale for the design an... Read More about Implementation of the Prometheus Taxonomic Model: a comparison of database models and query languages and an introduction to the Prometheus Object-Oriented Model..

Steady-state DCM dynamics in Canaries waters (2002)
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Tett, P., Arístegui, J., Barton, D., & Basterretxea, G. (2002). Steady-state DCM dynamics in Canaries waters. Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, 49, 3543-3559. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0645%2802%2900097-8

This paper concerns the deep chlorophyll maximum (DCM) dynamics in a steady state, using primarily data from the Canary Islands Area of Filament and Eddy eXchange obtained in August 1999 during a cruise between oligotrophic waters west of La Palma an... Read More about Steady-state DCM dynamics in Canaries waters.

Incorporating connectivity into reserve selection procedures. (2002)
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Briers, R. A. (2002). Incorporating connectivity into reserve selection procedures. Biological Conservation, 103(1), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3207%2801%2900123-9

Methods for selecting sites to be included in reserve networks generally neglect the spatial location of sites, often resulting in highly fragmented networks. This restricts the possibility of dispersal between sites, which for many species may be es... Read More about Incorporating connectivity into reserve selection procedures..

Coupled dynamics of dimethylsulfoniopropionate and dimethylsulfide cycling and the microbial food web in surface waters of the North Atlantic. (2002)
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Simo, R., Archer, S. D., Pedrós-Alió, C., Gilpin, L., & Stelfox-Widdicombe, C. E. (2002). Coupled dynamics of dimethylsulfoniopropionate and dimethylsulfide cycling and the microbial food web in surface waters of the North Atlantic. Limnology and Oceanography, 47, 53-61

Oceanic dimethylsulfide (DMS), the main natural source of sulfur to the global atmosphere, is suggested to play a key role in the interaction between marine biota and climate. Its biochemical precursor is dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP), a globally... Read More about Coupled dynamics of dimethylsulfoniopropionate and dimethylsulfide cycling and the microbial food web in surface waters of the North Atlantic..

Visualising multiple overlapping classification hierarchies. (2001)
Thesis
Graham, M. Visualising multiple overlapping classification hierarchies. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2430

The revision or reorganisation of hierarchical data sets can result in many possible hierarchical classifications composed of the same or overlapping data sets existing in parallel with each other. These data sets are difficult for people to handle a... Read More about Visualising multiple overlapping classification hierarchies..

The scientific principles underlying the monitoring of the environmental impacts of aquaculture. (2001)
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Fernandes, T., Eleftheriou, A., Ackefors, H., Eleftheriou, M., Ervik, A., Sanchez-Mata, A., Scanlon, T., White, P., Cochrane, S., Pearson, T. H., & Read, P. A. (2001). The scientific principles underlying the monitoring of the environmental impacts of aquaculture. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 17(4), 181-193. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0426.2001.00315.x

This paper provides a critical review of the main issues regarding the scientific principles underlying environmental monitoring of marine aquaculture operations and makes recommendations relevant to the implementation of best practice for the manage... Read More about The scientific principles underlying the monitoring of the environmental impacts of aquaculture..

Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland. (2001)
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Velander, K., & Mocogni, M. (2001). Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland. The naturalist, 126, 17-26

Nutrient levels were monitored over a twelve month period in Bemersyde Moss, a shallow wetland in southern Scotland. The Moss is used by a variety of waterfowl, both as a winter roost by approximately 100-250 greylag geese (Anser anser) and in summer... Read More about Seasonal variations in nutrient levels in Bemersyde Moss, Borders Region, Scotland..

Impacts of biodeposits from suspended mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) culture on the surrounding surficial sediments (2001)
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Chamberlain, J., Fernandes, T. F., Read, P., Nickell, T. D., & Davies, I. M. (2001). Impacts of biodeposits from suspended mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) culture on the surrounding surficial sediments. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 58(2), 411-416. https://doi.org/10.1006/jmsc.2000.1037

The effects of increased sedimentation on the macrobenthic community, physical structure, and biogeochemistry of the surficial sediment around two farms in southwest Ireland were examined in conjunction with current characteristics. Both farms had be... Read More about Impacts of biodeposits from suspended mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) culture on the surrounding surficial sediments.

Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents. (2000)
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Webb, L., & Velander, K. (2000). Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents. Naturalist, 125, 99-109

The population and community structure of small rodents on arable and set-aside habitats was stided in winter and summer in order to determine seasonal patterns of habitat use.An area of 0.3 ha on each study site was live trapped during each sample s... Read More about Seasonal differences in the uitilisation of agricultural habitats by small rodents..

Life history and population structure of the exploited mangrove crab Ucides cordatus cordatus (Decapoda: Brachyura) in the Caete Estuary, North Brazil. (2000)
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Diele, K. Life history and population structure of the exploited mangrove crab Ucides cordatus cordatus (Decapoda: Brachyura) in the Caete Estuary, North Brazil. (Thesis). Universität Bremen. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6575

The semiterrestrial crab U. cordatus is one of the most heavily exploited resources of Bra-zilian mangrove forests. The growing interest in protecting and managing U. cordatus populations increases the need for research on socioeconomical and biologi... Read More about Life history and population structure of the exploited mangrove crab Ucides cordatus cordatus (Decapoda: Brachyura) in the Caete Estuary, North Brazil..

Crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of shikimate dehydrogenase fromEscherichia coli (2000)
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Maclean, J., Campbell, S. A., Pollock, K., Chackrewarthy, S., Coggins, J. R., & Lapthorn, A. J. (2000). Crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of shikimate dehydrogenase fromEscherichia coli. Acta crystallographica. Section D, Biological crystallography, 56(4), 512-515. https://doi.org/10.1107/s0907444900002377

Shikimate dehydrogenase from Escherichia coli has been crystallized by the vapour-diffusion method using ammonium sulfate as a precipitant. Mass spectrometry confirmed the purity of the enzyme and dynamic light scattering was used to find the appropr... Read More about Crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of shikimate dehydrogenase fromEscherichia coli.

Widespread distribution of a group I Intron and Its three deletion derivatives in the Lysin Gene of Streptococcus thermophilus Bacteriophages. (2000)
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Foley, S., Bruttin, A., & Brüssow, H. (2000). Widespread distribution of a group I Intron and Its three deletion derivatives in the Lysin Gene of Streptococcus thermophilus Bacteriophages. Journal of Virology, 74, 611-618. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.74.2.611-618.2000

Of 62 Streptococcus thermophilus bacteriophages isolated from various ecological settings, half contain a lysin
gene interrupted by a group IA2 intron. Phage mRNA splicing was demonstrated. Five phages possess a variant
form of the intron resulting... Read More about Widespread distribution of a group I Intron and Its three deletion derivatives in the Lysin Gene of Streptococcus thermophilus Bacteriophages..

Computer-aided identification of polychaetes. (1999)
Journal Article
Gibson, P., Robson, E., & Armitage, A. (1999). Computer-aided identification of polychaetes. Newsletter of the Porcupine Marine Natural History Society, 2,

Complete Sequence of Plasmid pLH1 from Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC15009: Analysis Reveals the Presence of Regions Homologous to Other Native Plasmids from the Host Strain (1999)
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Thompson, J. K., Foley, S., McConville, K. J., Nicholson, C., Collins, M. A., & Pridmore, R. D. (1999). Complete Sequence of Plasmid pLH1 from Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC15009: Analysis Reveals the Presence of Regions Homologous to Other Native Plasmids from the Host Strain. Plasmid, 42(3), 221-235. https://doi.org/10.1006/plas.1999.1428

The complete sequence for plasmid pLH1 from Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC15009 has been
determined. Analysis of the 19,360-bp primary sequence revealed a putative replication origin and
initiation protein, information that could provide the basis f... Read More about Complete Sequence of Plasmid pLH1 from Lactobacillus helveticus ATCC15009: Analysis Reveals the Presence of Regions Homologous to Other Native Plasmids from the Host Strain.

An investigation into the processes responsible for the generation of the spatial pattern of the spionid polychaete pygospio elegans claparede (1999)
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Bolam, S. G. An investigation into the processes responsible for the generation of the spatial pattern of the spionid polychaete pygospio elegans claparede. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2812

The spionid polychaete Pygospio elegans Claparede (1863) is a small, tube-building opportunist. On the intertidal sandflat Drum Sands, Firth of Forth, Scotland, this species is numerically dominant and forms areas of increased density or 'patches'.... Read More about An investigation into the processes responsible for the generation of the spatial pattern of the spionid polychaete pygospio elegans claparede.

Seasonal influences on size-fractionated chlorophyll a concentrations and primary production in the north-west Indian Ocean (1999)
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Savidge, G., & Gilpin, L. (1999). Seasonal influences on size-fractionated chlorophyll a concentrations and primary production in the north-west Indian Ocean. Deep Sea Research Part II Topical Studies in Oceanography, 46(3-4), 701-723. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0645%2898%2900124-6

Chlorophyll a (chl a) concentrations and primary production by the 0.2—2, 2—18 and >18 m phytoplankton size-fractions were estimated along a transect in the NW Indian Ocean extending from the coast of Oman to 8°N 68°E during the late SW monsoon and a... Read More about Seasonal influences on size-fractionated chlorophyll a concentrations and primary production in the north-west Indian Ocean.

A short noncoding viral DNA element showing characteristics of a replication origin confers Bacteriophage resistance to Streptococcus thermophiles. (1998)
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Foley, S., Lucchini, S., Zwahlen, M.-C., & Brüssow, H. (1998). A short noncoding viral DNA element showing characteristics of a replication origin confers Bacteriophage resistance to Streptococcus thermophiles. Virology, 250(2), 377-387. https://doi.org/10.1006/viro.1998.9387

A 302-bp noncoding DNA fragment from the DNA replication module of phage φSfi21 was shown to protect theStreptococcus thermophilusstrainSfi1 from infection by 17 of 25 phages. The phage-inhibitory DNA possesses two determinants, each of which individ... Read More about A short noncoding viral DNA element showing characteristics of a replication origin confers Bacteriophage resistance to Streptococcus thermophiles..