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Water regime requirements and possible climate change effects on Fynbos Biome Restionaceae
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Cape Floristic Region (CFR) of southern Africa is one of the world’s most unique
biodiversity hotspots. However, this biodiversity continues to be threatened by habitat loss
due to rapid urbanisation, agriculture and ...
Revealing the factors that promote divergence in the Bladder Grasshopper Bullacris unicolor (Orthoptera; Pneumoroidea)
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Variation in sympatric and allopatric populations is believed to be a precursor to eventual speciation. The dispersion of genes from one gene pool into another is prevented by various processes, including the founder effect, ...
Species recognition and reproductive isolation in Malawi cichlid fishes, Metriaclima estherae and M. callainos (Teleostei: Cichlidae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Cichlids are one of the most diverse groups of fishes in the world. The highest concentration of cichlids is found in Lake Malawi, where over 1500 species are recorded to occur, which are dominated by the haplochromine ...
Coastal marine heatwaves: Understanding extreme forces
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Seawater temperature from regional to global scale is central to many measures of biodi-
versity and continues to aid our understanding of the evolution and ecology of biolog-
ical assemblages. Therefore, a clear understanding ...
How do teachers and learners navigate the terrain of ecology and what are the associated conceptual understanding?
(2011)
This thesis relates the teaching of ecology in schools to the requirements of the National Curriculum Statements, Grades R-9 and Grades 10-12, for Natural and Life Sciences. It examines the conceptual understanding of the ...
Seaweed extract effects on potato (Solanum Tuberosum 'BP1') and grape (Vitis Vinifera Var. Sultana) Production
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Field trials were conducted to determine the effects of a locally produced seaweed extract product
(Afrikelp LG-1), on the growth parameters and yield of Solanum tuberosum 'BP1'potato crop
and Vitis vinifera var. sultana ...
Patterns in diversity, abundance, distribution and community structure of epi-pelagic copepods in the south-western Indian Ocean
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The primary objective of this study was to investigate patterns in diversity, abundance,
distribution and community structure of epi-pelagic copepods across the South West Indian
Ocean Ridge (SWIOR). A survey was conducted ...
Diversity and Zoogeography of South African Bryozoa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The taxonomic history of South African bryozoans is fragmented and outdated, with the
majority of published works in the 20th Century. Sampling gaps exist in deep-sea regions and
parts of the coastline, while existing ...
How Do Teachers and Learners Navigate the Terrain of Ecology and What are the Associated Conceptual Understandings?
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
This thesis relates the teaching of ecology in schools to the requirements of the National Curriculum Statements, Grades R-9 and Grades 10-12, for Natural and Life Sciences. It examines the conceptual understanding of the ...
Studies on the ecology and taxonomy of nematodes of Saldanha Bay, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Few studies of shallow water marine nematodes have been conducted around South Africa, and none from the west coast. Here, I analyse the composition of nematode communities from six stations along a 3 km transect in Saldanha ...