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North-West University Zoology Centennial

Guest Editorial

Editorial
The North-West University (NWU) Zoology centennial special issue
Kerry A Hadfield
Pages: i-iv
Published online: 05 May 2020
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Mom’s taxi – Maternal care in shovel-nosed frogs Hemisus marmoratus and Hemisus guttatus
K Kyle & LH du Preez
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 20 Feb 2020
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Xenopus laevis as UberXL for nematodes
Anneke L Schoeman, Tracy-Lee Joubert, Louis H du Preez & Roman Svitin
Pages: 7-24
Published online: 17 Mar 2020
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Playing with food: Detection of prey injury cues stimulates increased functional foraging traits in Xenopus laevis
Josie South, Tarryn L Botha, Nico J Wolmarans, Victor Wepener & Olaf LF Weyl
Pages: 25-33
Published online: 08 Mar 2020
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The effects of different gold mine tailings on growth, reproduction and avoidance-behaviour of earthworms
Bryan McGuirk, Pieter Theron & Mark Maboeta
Pages: 35-42
Published online: 24 Mar 2020
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Brominated flame retardants in wild bird eggs from the industrialised heartland of South Africa
LP Quinn, C Roos, R Pieters, A Polder & H Bouwman
Pages: 43-56
Published online: 10 Mar 2020
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Behavioural response as a reliable measure of acute nanomaterial toxicity in zebrafish larvae exposed to a carbon-based versus a metal-based nanomaterial
Sarel J Brand, Tarryn L Botha & Victor Wepener
Pages: 57-66
Published online: 16 Apr 2020
AbstractforBehavioural response as a reliable measure of acute nanomaterial toxicity in zebrafish larvae exposed to a carbon-based versus a metal-based nanomaterial | References | PDF (976.1 KB)
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A comparison of aquatic macroinvertebrate and large branchiopod community composition between temporary pans of a conservation area and surrounding communal area in South Africa
T Dube, L de Necker, V Wepener, NJ Smit, T Pinceel, GN Mwaijengo, P Lemmens & L Brendonck
Pages: 67-77
Published online: 08 Mar 2020
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Using stable δ13C and δ15N isotopes to assess foodweb structures in an African subtropical temporary pool
L de Necker, A Manfrin, Y Ikenaka, M Ishizuka, L Brendonck, JHJ van Vuren, B Sures, V Wepener & NJ Smit
Pages: 79-92
Published online: 08 Apr 2020
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Plant-parasitic nematode assemblages associated with glyphosate tolerant and conventional soybean cultivars in South Africa
A Mbatyoti, MS Daneel, A Swart, M Marais, D De Waele & H Fourie
Pages: 93-107
Published online: 02 Feb 2020
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Article Commentary
The charismatic praying mantid: A gateway for insect conservation
Bianca Greyvenstein, Hannalene du Plessis & Johnnie van den Berg
Pages: 109-118
Published online: 16 Apr 2020
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