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Towards an unravelling of the taxonomy of Chrysaora (Scyphozoa; Semaeostomeae; Pelagiidae) from around South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Historically, two species of Chrysaora are known from the Benguela Current Ecosystem: C.fulgida (Reynaud 1830) and C. africana (Vanhöffen 1902). However a third morphotype is now seen, which bears a resemblance to both. ...
A web-based biodiversity toolkit as a conservation management tool for natural fragments in an urban context
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The collection of biological information has a long history, motivated by a variety of reasons and in more recent years is largely being driven for research and academic purposes. As a result biological information is often ...
Intra- and interspecific variability in the distribution patterns and diet of the two most common catsharks caught in demersal trawls off the West and South coasts of South Africa: Evidence for habitat and resource partitioning?
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The objective of this thesis was to elucidate intra- and interspecific variability in the
distribution patterns and diet of the two most common demersal catsharks taken as
by-catch by the commercial trawling industry ...
Assessing livestock farmers' ecological knowledge and adaptation to climate and environmental change in arid regions of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Challenges that come with micro-level climate change projections have resulted in
the inadequacy of our understanding of local climatic changes and the appropriate
adaptation strategies. This has resulted in indigenous ...
Impacts and control of alien Proteaceae invasion in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Research focused on ecological impacts and control of invasive alien species (IAS) is gaining
attention worldwide. The eradication and control of invasive alien plants (IAP) is essential for
the restoration of native plant ...
An analysis of the fire regime and its effects on post-fire recovery in Namaqualand Granite Renosterveld vegetation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Namaqualand Granite Renosterveld (NGR) is a fire-prone shrubland largely confined to the
Kamiesberg Uplands. More than 20% has been transformed by agricultural activities such as
grazing and dryland cropping. The history ...
An Investigation of Benthic Epifauna to Support Classification and Mapping of Outer Shelf Ecosystems in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Ecosystem classification and mapping are foundational steps for effective ecosystem-based
marine spatial planning, marine ecosystem assessment and integrated ocean management.
The aims of this study were to interrogate and ...
Systematics of geophytic Othonna (Senecioneae, Othonninae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
A member of the Senecioneae subtribe Othonninae, Othonna L. is a genus of some 120 species mainly concentrated in the Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR) of South Africa, with a few species extending into southern Namibia, ...
Analysis of three wetland medicinal plants: Centella asiatica, Cyperus longus and Typha capensis found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
South Africa is recognised worldwide for its rich diversity of plants, many of which have been used in
ethno-medicine. However, the use of wetland plant species in ethno-medicine required further
investigations. This ...
Ecklonia maxima kelp forests along a thermal gradient: community composition and recovery from disturbance
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Climate change will influence species distributions, survival and ecosystem functioning, mostly
through changes in sea surface temperatures and storm disturbance. Species are expected to shift
poleward in response to ocean ...