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Article Reference Comments. In: Shipman, P. The Animal Connection and Human Evolution. CA Forum on theory in anthropology.
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Article Reference Community Assembly of Cladoceran Zooplankton in Relation to Pond Age and the Establishment of Macrophytes and Fish
1. A substantial body of research has assessed the relative importance of local and regional factors shaping ecological communities, often using lakes and ponds as model systems. However, little is known about how habitat age can help to explain current community structure. The present study investigates the effect of pond age on zooplankton community composition and diversity in farmland ponds. 2. We used a dataset of > 100 morphologically similar farmland ponds of different ages (recent: 3 years; older: 4–15 years, and old: > 15 years) to analyse the extent to which the diversity and composition of current water flea assemblages (Crustacea; Anomopoda) reflect variation in pond age. 3. Young ponds had lower local species richness than old ponds and their communities were nested within those in ecologically similar old ponds. The presence of macrophytes enhanced local richness by promoting the establishment of additional species, while the presence of fish resulted in community turnover and lower local species richness compared to old ponds without fish. 4. Our results demonstrate that pond age is an important factor determining cladoceran species richness and community composition. Newly created ponds are rapidly colonised by regionally common species, while the colonisation by regionally rare species was more restricted. In older ponds, effective species sorting occurred in response to changes in local environmental conditions associated with the establishment of macrophytes and fish. 5. These findings highlight the need for longer time perspectives in colonisation studies to understand patterns of community succession in newly created habitats.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Article Reference Community interactions between ants and arboreal-nesting termites in New Guinea coconut plantations
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Article Reference Community structure of harpacticoid copepods in intertidal and shallow-water habitats of Cat Ba archipelago (Vietnam, South China Sea)
The assemblage structure of harpacticoid copepods inhabiting the soft sediments of littoral and sublittoral areas of Cat Ba archipelago (South China Sea) is analysed. Three basic types of harpacticoid taxocenes were observed in the upper sublittoral. Main dominant species of taxocenes were Amphiascoides sp., Stenhelia latioperculata, Paramphiascella sp., Phyllopodopsyllus sp., Tisbe sp.1 and Amphiascoides sp. In addition, the main characteristics of harpacticoid species composition in littoral rock pools are described. A comparative analysis of shallow-water harpacticoid communities from different biotopes of the tropical region is presented, and shows that harpacticoid diversity and abundance are lowest in muddy sediments. Highest diversity and abundance are found in washed sands and silty sands with detritus. In general, the structure of muddy bottom communities is the most homogeneous throughout the tropics. Mangrove forests have no significant influence on harpacticoid taxocene structure. Harpacticoid associations of washed sands and silty sands with detritus demonstrate greater diversity and are region-specific.
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Article Reference Comparative Anatomy of Mandibular Neurovascular Canals in Modern Human and Great Apes: A Pilot Study With Cone Beam Computed Tomography
The aim of the present study was to compare mandibular neurovascular canal anatomy in human and great apes by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The anatomical variability of mandibular neurovascular canals (mandibular, incisive and lingual canals) of 129 modern humans and great apes (Homo, Pan and Gorilla) were analyzed by linear measurements on CBCT images. The Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test and Dunn’s all pairs for joint ranks were applied to compare the variability of mandibular canals among these groups. Human, Chimpanzee and Gorilla groups showed significant differences in the dimensions of the mandibular canal, mental foramen, incisive canal, lingual canal and anterior mandibular bone width. Bifid mandibular canals and anterior loops were the anatomical variations most frequently observed in the Gorilla. Humans had a larger mental foramen and a distinctive incisive canal. The latter could not be identified in the Gorilla group. The variability in the anatomy within mandibles of human and non-human primates, shows different forms in the neurovascular structures. In comparison to the mandible of great apes, the incisive canal is suggested to be a feature unique to the human mandible.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2018
Article Reference Comparative osteological study of three species of distinct genera of Haplotilapiini (Cichlidae)
In palaeontological and archaeozoological studies dealing with tilapia remains, identifications are usually limited to the level of the tribe Tilapiini (now called Haplotilapiini). In the present study, dry skeletons of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758), Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner, 1864), Sarotherodon galilaeus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Coptodon zillii (Gervais, 1848) were analysed with the aim of defining morphological characters on a series of isolated skeletal elements. Eighteen different skeletal elements that have good chances of being well preserved (and of being recognised as tilapia) were analysed, i.e. premaxilla, dentary, maxilla, articular, lacrimal, palatine, quadrate, hyomandibula, operculum, preoperculum, posttemporal, cleithrum, supracleithrum, urohyal, vomer, and the first three precaudal vertebrae. Diagnostic criteria are described and illustrated with figures. It appears from the comparative analysis, and also from blind tests carried out afterwards, that identification is possible except for the articular and the third vertebra. More accurate identification of fossil and subfossil finds of Haplotilapiini should allow a better documentation of the zoogeographical history of these taxa in the future.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2017
Article Reference Comparative osteology of the North Sea flatfishes (Teleostei; Pleuronectiformes)
The identification of flatfish remains in archaeozoological studies has often been limited to higher taxonomic levels or species groups. Bones from disarticulated skeletons of eleven main commercial species of flatfish present in the North Sea were compared to define diagnostic criteria allowing species identification. Out of the thirty-four studied skeletal elements often recovered in archaeological assemblages, ten proved to be very reliable for genus and species identification and often allowed the distinction between right-eyed and left-eyed flounder. Fourteen elements have sufficient characteristics to differentiate all higher taxa but not all the genera and species. The remaining ten elements did not possess clear features to distinguish the different taxa. The diagnostic details of each element are summarised and illustrated, leading to a clear identification guide for this particular group of fishes. More precise species identifications can provide better insight in the zoogeographical distribution of flatfish and will be useful in detecting socio-economic and cultural changes throughout history.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Article Reference Comparative performance of the BGISEQ-500 versus Illumina HiSeq2500 sequencing platforms for palaeogenomic sequencing
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Article Reference Comparative phylogeographies of six species of hinged terrapins (Pelusios spp.) reveal discordant patterns and unexpected differentiation in the P. castaneus/P. chapini complex and P. rhodesianus
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Article Reference Comparative phylogeographies of six species of hinged terrapins (<i>Pelusios</i> spp.) reveal discordant patterns and unexpected differentiation in the <i>P. castaneus/P. chapini</i> complex and <i>P. rhodesianus</i>
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2016