Origins and evolution of the Antarctic biota: an introduction
Within the last 25 years there has been a dramatic increase in our knowledge of the fossil record of Antarctica. Improved access to the remotest parts of the continent, the […]
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The origin of the Southern Ocean marine fauna
Read more of: The origin of the Southern Ocean marine faunaCurrent knowledge of the break-up of Gondwana during the Tertiary indicates that shallow water marine habitats may have been present continuously, and on occasions were considerably more extensive than at […]
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Analyses of field moult data: prediction of intermoult period and assessment of seasonal growth in Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba Dana
Read more of: Analyses of field moult data: prediction of intermoult period and assessment of seasonal growth in Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba DanaA technique for moult staging Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana) was used in the analysis of field samples to predict intermoult periods and hence assess growth and the effects of […]
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Proposed construction of a crushed rock airstrip at Rothera Point, Adelaide Island, British Antarctic Territory. Final comprehensive environmental evaluation
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Pre-natal investment in reproduction by female Antarctic fur seals
Read more of: Pre-natal investment in reproduction by female Antarctic fur sealsMaternal investment, in terms of pup birth mass, in gestation by Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) was related to the date of birth in two consecutive years. There were significant […]
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Carbon dioxide exchange of two ecodemes of Schistidium antarctici in Continental Antarctica
Read more of: Carbon dioxide exchange of two ecodemes of Schistidium antarctici in Continental AntarcticaSchistidium antarctici is the commonest of five bryophytes known in the Windmill Islands area of Wilkes Land, Greater Antarctica. In moist habitats it forms closed carpets, but in dry sites […]
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Calanoid copepods from South Georgia, with special reference to size dimorphism within the genus Pseudoboeckella
Read more of: Calanoid copepods from South Georgia, with special reference to size dimorphism within the genus PseudoboeckellaThree species of calanoid copepods, Boeckella michaelseni, Parabroteas sarsii and Pseudoboeckella poppei were recorded from 6 freshwater localities in the Husvik area, South Georgia. Of the latter species two distinct […]
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Muscle fibre types and metabolism in post-larval and adult stages of notothenioid fish
Read more of: Muscle fibre types and metabolism in post-larval and adult stages of notothenioid fishA histochemical study was carried out on muscle fibre types in the myotomes of post-larval and adult stages of seven species of notothenioid fish. There was little interspecific variation in […]
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Factors affecting weaning weight in Antarctic fur seals Arctocephalus gazella at South Georgia
Read more of: Factors affecting weaning weight in Antarctic fur seals Arctocephalus gazella at South GeorgiaRelationships between size, body condition, age and feeding-attendance patterns during pup rearing of female Antacrtic fur seals Arctocephalus gazella and their effects on the timing of birth and weaning, pup […]
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The effects of freezing and desiccation on photosynthesis and survival of terrestrial Antarctic algae and cyanobacteria
Read more of: The effects of freezing and desiccation on photosynthesis and survival of terrestrial Antarctic algae and cyanobacteriaThe effects of low temperatures, freezing and desiccation on a cyanobacterium (Phormidium) and an alga (Prasiola) from terrestrial Antarctic habitats were investigated. Net photosynthesis per unit dry weight, measured by […]
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Spatial and temporal distribution of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on the breeding grounds at Bird Island, South Georgia
Read more of: Spatial and temporal distribution of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) on the breeding grounds at Bird Island, South GeorgiaThe number of Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) in the area of the Scotia Sea has been increasing. Observation of their distribution on the breeding grounds are important to help […]