Browsing Zoology (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Understanding variation in ecology and physiology of marine migratory species.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2023)As the world faces the threats of multiple compounded and worsening crises, scientists are racing to gather the knowledge necessary to safeguard entire ecosystems and species. Technological advances are continuously ... -
The value of ex situ collections for global biodiversity conservation in the wild
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Natural Sciences. Discipline of Zoology, 2021)Despite the best efforts of conservation practitioners global biodiversity is continuing to decline. The role of zoos and aquariums in conserving global biodiversity ex situ has become increasingly important as more species ... -
Visualisation of abnormal morphological development and molecular mechanisms that give rise to tracheo-oesophageal malformations and other VACTERL anomalies in an Adriamycin treated Mouse Model
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2012)Oesophageal atresia/Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA/TOF) are relatively common malfonnations of the foregut in humans (Spitz, 2007). They require urgent corrective surgery after birth and have an impact on the future health ... -
Water level fluctuations and their effects on lake ecology
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Zoology, 2013)Escalating freshwater demand, triggered by population and economic growth, technological development, urbanization, land conversion and intensification of agriculture is one of the major challenges facing humankind. The ...