The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 5, No. 2 - 2012: Recent submissions
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The conservation biology and ecology of the African leopard Panthera pardus pardus
(University of Plymouth, 2012)The African leopard Panthera pardus pardus is an apex predator, and a reliable indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Currently assessed as ‗near threatened‘ by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, leopards are exposed to ... -
Biologging science: advances in our knowledge of seabirds and their behaviours
(University of Plymouth, 2012)The use of miniature tags attached to free-living animals to record data is termed ‘biologging’. This procedure has been used to study seabirds since the 1970’s and our knowledge of their behaviour, physiology and migration ... -
Effects of algal toxicity on the clearance rate of the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)
(University of Plymouth, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of toxic strains of Karlodinium veneficum on the clearance rate of Mytilus edulis. Suspensions of the toxic strain and the non-toxic strain of K. veneficum, mixed ... -
Facies analysis and diagenesis of late Pleistocene shoreline sands, Saunton, North Devon
(University of Plymouth, 2012)The succession at Saunton is composed of all the major elements of Pleistocene coastal stratigraphy from across north Devon. The aim of this study is to analyse and interpret the depositional environment of the laterally ... -
How will ocean acidification affect marine photosynthetic organisms? A review
(University of Plymouth, 2012)Atmospheric carbon dioxide is increasing year on year, mainly as a result of burning fossil fuels. Although carbon dioxide dissolves in the oceans, mitigating atmospheric effects, it does result in a reduction of the ... -
Fluorescent proteins and chromoproteins in phylum: Cnidaria
(University of Plymouth, 2012)Green fluorescent protein was first discovered in Aequorea victoria. Its significance in a continually expanding range of scientific applications led to the discovery of an abundance of homologous fluorescent proteins and ... -
The effects of logging and fragmentation on bird diversity
(University of Plymouth, 2012)Deforestation and forest degradation is occurring globally at an alarming rate. The annual net loss of forest cover has been reduced in the past decade through sustainable forest management and conservation measures. ... -
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Spatial and temporal patterns of erosion along the Holderness coastline, North East Yorkshire, UK
(University of Plymouth, 2012)There is an increasing problem of erosion in coastal environments, particularly in soft material cliffs which need to be protected; migration to these environments is increasing, up to 75% more of the total population is ... -
An evaluation of whether artificial refuge traps or baited traps are the most effective method for trapping White-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)
(University of Plymouth, 2012)Britain’s only native crayfish species, the white-clawed crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes are threaten through rapid population declines caused by non-indigenous species, habitat degradation and pollution. This study ...
