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Range expansion of the spur-winged plover (Vanellus miles novaehollandiae) in New Zealand.
(Ornithological Society of New Zealand (Birds New Zealand), 2014-09-09)The southern subspecies of the Australian masked lapwing, known in New Zealand as the spur-winged plover (Vanellus miles novaehollandiae), self-introduced into New Zealand as early as 1886 (Oliver ... -
Responding positively to plant defences, a candidate key trait for invasion success in in the New Zealand grass grub Costelytra zealandica
(New Zealand Ecological Society Inc (NZES), 2014-07-28)Occasionally, exotic plant introductions lead to the emergence of an invasive insect within its native geographical range. Such emergence could be explained by a pre-adaptation of the insect to break through the defences ... -
Responding positively to plant defences, a candidate key trait for invasion success in phytophagous insects
(New Zealand Ecological Society, IncNew Zealand Ecological Society, Inc, 2015)Occasionally, exotic plant introductions lead to the emergence of an invasive insect within its native geographical range. Such emergence could be explained by a pre-adaptation of the insect to break through ... -
Retrospective study of the relative frequency of feline hepatobiliary disease in New Zealand based on 10years of hepatic biopsy samples.
(British Veterinary Association (BVA), 2019-09-23)AIMS To retrospectively determine the relative frequency of feline hepatobiliary diseases from biopsy specimens submitted to a single laboratory across a 10-year period and to establish whether age, sex or breed associations ... -
A review of ecology in landscape architecture publications
(2010)In landscape architecture publications, landscape designs that incorporate ecology vary in the degree of ecological functioning that is included. Sustainability is often not specifically differentiated from ecology and ... -
A revision of the New Zealand Kunzea ericoides (Myrtaceae) complex
(Pensoft Publishers, 2014-08-26)A revision of the New Zealand Kunzea ericoides complex is presented. This paper is the final of a series that has explored the systematics of the New Zealand Kunzea complex using cytological and molecular variation, ... -
Sampling indigenous ground-living beetles in a stand of non-native tree privet (Ligustrum lucidum) in New Zealand raises new management questions
(2011)Small urban forest reserves in New Zealand have been shown to have value in conserving indigenous beetle diversity. However there is little information available on the ability of non-native vegetation areas such as tree ... -
Scarcity of ecosystem services : an experimental manipulation of declining pollination rates and its economic consequences for agriculture
(PeerJ, 2016-07-05)Ecosystem services (ES) such as pollination are vital for the continuous supply of food to a growing human population, but the decline in populations of insect pollinators worldwide poses a threat to food and nutritional ... -
Solenogyne christensenii, comb. nov. (Asteraceae: Astereae) : a new combination for a New Zealand species
(National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, 2020-04-29)The new combination Solenogyne christensenii (Petrie) de Lange, Jian Wang ter & Barkla comb. nov. is validated for a New Zealand species originally published as Abrotanella christensenii Petrie. The species is described, ... -
Some like it hot, but moth plant does not : the effect of commercial composting on moth plant (Araujia hortorum) seed viability
(Unitec ePress, 2018-12-19)Invasive plants threaten native biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. Although the removal of invasive plant material is important for the conservation of native plant communities, the disposal of live seeds ... -
Spatial and temporal variation in prey color patterns for background matching across a continuous heterogeneous environment
(Wiley Open Access [University Publisher), 2020-02-22)In heterogeneous habitats, camouflage via background matching can be challenging because visual characteristics can vary dramatically across small spatial scales. Additionally, temporal variation in signaling functions of ... -
The spatial distribution of canopy- resident and ground-resident cereal aphids (Sitobion avenae and Metopolophium dirhodum) in winter wheat
(Springer Netherlands, 2012-08-15)We investigated, within two cereal fields in Southern England, the within-canopy spatial distribution of the aphids Sitobion avenae and Metopolophium dirhodum in relation to crop yield and plant nitrogen. We extended the ... -
Spatial distribution of the Mexican daisy, Erigeron karvinskianus, in New Zealand under climate change
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-01-30)The invasive species Erigeron karvinskianus or Mexican daisy is considered a significant weed that impacts native forest restoration efforts in New Zealand. Mapping the potential distribution of this species under current ... -
Stray cats in Auckland, New Zealand: Discovering geographic information for exploratory spatial analysis
(Elsevier, 2012)Stray cats are a common feature of urban landscapes and are associated with issues of animal welfare and negative environmental impacts. Management, planning and decision-making require readily accessible information on ... -
Stress and compassion fatigue in veterinary nurses in New Zealand
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2020-02)BACKGROUND: Stress and compassion fatigue are widely acknowledged as prevalent in workers in ‘caring’ roles, however this has not been widely documented in New Zealand veterinary nurses. AIM: This project ... -
Stress-induced immunomodulation in low and high reactive sheep
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-03-20)SIMPLE SUMMARY: Proper functioning of the immune system is fundamental to maintain animal health; however, several factors can modulate an animal’s immune system, including stress. Farm animals can experience multiple ... -
Styloid crystals in the genus Libertia (Iridaceae)
(2009)Styloid crystals are reported in the leaves of the New Zealand species Libertia cranwelliae, L. edgariae, L. grandiflora, L. ixioides, L. micrantha, L. mooreae, L. peregrinans, the Australian species L. paniculata and L. ... -
A survey of owners’ perceptions of fear of fireworks in a sample of dogs and cats in New Zealand
(2010)AIMS: To establish reliable information regarding the behavioural responses of dogs and cats to fi reworks in New Zealand; record interventions used by owners, and their perceived efficacies; and establish the prevalence ... -
Systematics of Simplicia Kirk (Poaceae, Agrostidinae) – an endemic, threatened New Zealand grass genus
(Pensoft Publishers, 2016-12-09)A new species of the New Zealand endemic grass Simplicia, S. felix is described. The new species is segregated from and compared with S. buchananii and S. laxa. Simplicia felix occurs mostly in lightly shaded areas of ... -
Tikanga Māori : animal cadavers used for teaching animal euthanasia
(Ngā Pae o Māramatanga, 2015-04)The importance Mäori place on the environment and animals in particular is evidenced in Mäori oral narratives and proverbial sayings. Understanding Mäori knowledge and the cultural norms associated with animals is benefi ...
