Reproduction in three species of rainbowfish (Melanotaeniidae) from rainforest streams in northern Queensland, Australia     

B. J. Pusey  A. H. Arthington  J. R. Bird  P. G. Close 《Ecology of Freshwater Fish》2001,10(2):75-87

Abstract – The reproductive biology of three species of rainbowfish (Melanotaeniidae) in northeastern Australian rainforest streams was investigated. Two species, Melanotaenia eachamensis and Cairnsichthys rhombosomoides are endemic to the area, whereas the third, M. splendida splendida, is more widespread. The species were all highly fecund, producing many hundreds of eggs between 1.10 and 1.24 mm in diameter. Melanotaenia eachamensis was the most fecund, produced the largest eggs of the three species, and consequently exhibited the greatest maternal investment (as measured by gonadosomatic index). The majority of reproductive effort occurred during the dry season, although reproductively active fish were present year-round for each of the species, but particularly so for M. s. splendida and C. rhombosomoides. No evidence for a role by temperature or photoperiod as environmental cues for reproduction was found, and it was suggested that gonad development was strongly tied to somatic growth. The concentration of reproduction to the dry season ensures that larvae are produced during a period of relatively stable and benign physical conditions. Comparison of temporal changes in gonadosomatic index values suggest that the spawning season of M. eachamensis , which occurs in high-elevation streams, is more restricted and commences about 1 month earlier than either other species. A similar phenology was observed for the M. s. splendida population found at high elevation and highlights the potential for spatial differences in stream productivity to influence life history. ^Note  相似文献   

Sinnesphysiologische Untersuchungen an Schmetterlingsraupen und ihre praktische Bedeutung     

B. Götz 《Journal of pest science》1938,14(8):92-93

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Asymmetric illumination contrast: a method of image formation for video light microscopy   总被引：4，自引：0，他引：4  

B Kachar 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1985,227(4688):766-768

Images with high resolution and exceptionally broad gray scale can be obtained by the application of video contrast enhancement to an optimized procedure for imaging transparent objects with oblique rays of illumination. This technique is simple to set up. A conventional microscope with a light source whose position can be adjusted and a video camera with controls for gain and black level are the only essential components. Features such as high resolution, optical sectioning, control of contrast, and operation under low light intensity make this technique preferable, in several instances, to currently used video microscopy techniques.  相似文献   

In vitro studies of haemolysis by Leptospira interrogans serovars pomona and ballum   总被引：2，自引：0，他引：2  

J C Thompson  R B Marshall 《Veterinary microbiology》1986,11(3):285-292

Washed and unwashed red blood cells (RBC) from young calves, adult cattle, hamsters and humans were incubated with Leptospira interrogans serovars pomona and ballum. Washed cells suspended in saline were always haemolysed while unwashed cells and those which were washed and resuspended in plasma were never haemolysed, despite the presence of large numbers of organisms within the culture supernatant. Pomona produced greater haemolysis of cattle and human RBC than did ballum, but with hamster RBC ballum produced greater haemolysis than did pomona. A group of 6- to 9-month-old cattle infected with pomona showed no signs of clinical disease and RBC taken from them before infection and during the development of antibodies to pomona were haemolysed by pomona only after the cells were washed. Plasma therefore appears to have a protective function. This in vitro protective function of plasma even extended to plasma from young seronegative calves.  相似文献   

THREE CASES OF MALE INFERTILITY     

W. L. Hindmarsh  B.V.Sc  M.R.C.V.S.  D.V.H. 《Australian veterinary journal》1941,17(1):21-23

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MAGAZINE ENTOMOLOGY     

Smith JB 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1901,14(351):456-457

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Zur Taxonomie einiger wirtschaftlich wichtiger Drahtwürmer     

B. Schaerffenberg 《Journal of pest science》1940,16(6):61-63

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THE EXPLORING VOYAGE OF THE CHALLENGER     

Goode GB 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》1884,4(79):116-118

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Sulfonamides in the control of salmonelloses of chicks and poults     

POMEROY BS  FENSTERMACHER R  ROEPKE MH 《Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association》1948,112(853):296-303

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VACCINATION AGAINST BOVINE BRUCELLOSIS     

M. B. Buddle  B.V.Sc. 《Australian veterinary journal》1948,24(7):171-176

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