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Managing ichthyophonus in multi-species exhibits at the two oceans aquarium
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Ichthyophonus hoferi has been diagnosed in multiple species at the Two Oceans Aquarium, this study focuses on Rhabdosargus globiceps (White stumpnose). I. hoferi is a mesomycetozoan parasite that multiplies in blood rich ...
Distributional and dietary overlap between two common squaloid sharks, squalus acutipinnis and squalus bassi, caught as bycatch off the coast of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Squalus acutipinnis and S. bassi may be the most common dogfish species around South Africa, and show overlap in their latitudinal and bathymetric distributions. Even though these sharks are likely endemics, they are also ...
Developing fixed-point photography methodologies for assessing post-fire mountain fynbos vegetation succession as a tool for biodiversity management
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Areas of high biodiversity and complex species assemblages are often difficult to manage and to set up meaningful monitoring and evaluations programmes. Mountain Fynbos is such an ecosystem and in the Cape of Good Hope ...
Systematics of subtribes Athanasiinae and Phymasperminae (Anthemideae, Asteraceae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The tribe Anthemideae is a large tribe of the family Asteraceae comprising 111 genera and 1 800 species distributed in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Northern temperate region, with southern Africa as one of its main centers ...
Systematics of subtribes Athanasiinae and Phymasperminae (Anthemideae, Asteraceae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The tribe Anthemideae is a large tribe of the family Asteraceae comprising 111 genera and 1 800 species distributed in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Northern temperate region, with southern Africa as one of its main centers ...
Tonic immobility in two species of Southern African catsharks
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Tonic immobility (TI) can be defined as an unlearned behavioural response described by a physical state of immobility. This behaviour can last from a few seconds up to several hours. Tonic immobility in sharks has not been ...
Ecology and diet of the caracal (Caracal caracal) on lethal and non-lethal control farms in the Karoo
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Human-wildlife conflict is an ongoing issue worldwide. Within South Africa, human-carnivore conflict (HCC) as a result of carnivore depredation on small-livestock causes large-scale losses, and promotes the use of predator ...
Detecting patterns of upwelling variability in Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems with special emphasis on the Benguela region
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Coastal upwelling is one of the most important oceanographic processes relating to ecosystem function at local and global spatial scales. To better understand how changes in upwelling trends may occur in the face of ongoing ...
Characterizing native palatable legume and non-legume species in the rangelands of the Overberg area
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The Overberg renosterveld rangelands of the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) has become well associated with commercial and communal agricultural practices, namely crop and livestock production. This Mediterranean region is ...
Abalone nutrition – growth performance of Haliotis midae in relation to variable artificial feeds
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Abalone are among the most expensive and sought-after seafood subjects. In South Africa, Haliotis midae is the only commercially significant abalone species and it has become increasingly sold on the global market. The ...