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Morphological evaluation of Trichodina heterodentata Duncan, 1977 (Ciliophora: Peritricha) from tadpoles and fish
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)
English: Mobiline ciliophorans belonging to the family Trichodinidae Claus, 1874 are amongst the most common and widely distributed symbionts of fishes. Most of the 260 trichodinid species described from fishes are exclusively ...
Molecular detection, genetic diversity and phylogenetic analysis of anaplasma marginale infecting cattle in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015-12)
Bovine anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma marginale is endemic in South Africa. This
endemicity is due to presence of tick vectors that transmit A. marginale the causal agent
of the disease and the high seroprevalence in ...
A review of the Afrotropical tracheline sac spiders (Araneae: Corinnidae), with revisions of three genera
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)
English: The sac spider subfamily Trachelinae (Araneae: Corinnidae) is currently represented
in the Afrotropical Region by eight genera, namely Austrachelas Lawrence, 1938,
Brachyphaea Simon, 1895, Cetonana Strand, 1929, ...
Alternative methods of controlling the brown locust, Locustana pardalina (Walker)
(University of the Free State, 2003-07)
Outbreaks of the brown locust, Locustana pardalina (Walker), occur almost annually in the
semi-arid Karoo region of South Africa and southern Namibia. Current suppressive control
strategy relies on the application of ...
Interactions between ticks and dogs in the greater Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)
The present study was conducted in the greater Bloemfontein area and focussed on the
interaction between ticks and dogs. The sampling localities included Bloemfontein,
Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu, and various sub-divisions ...
Snail borne larval trematodes of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(University of the Free State, 2001-01)
English: The Okavango Delta, situated in northwestern Botswana is one of the worlds largest inland
delta systems formed by the Okavango River, flowing in a southeasterly direction from
Angola. The snail fauna comprises ...
Parasite induced behavioural changes in fish
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)
English: Numerous studies have been conducted on the hypothesis of parasites influencing the
behaviour of their hosts. Many authors have been bias in trying to prove that this is a
form of manipulation and that parasites ...
Aspects of the morphology and life history of Oculotrema hippopotami (Polystomatidae: Monogenea)
(University of the Free State, 1999-01)
Being the only monogenean known from a warm-blooded animal and from a mammal
Oculotrema hippopotami Stunkard (1924) took a major leap in monogenean evolution.
After its description in 1924 various researchers rejected ...
The bio-ecology and control of Coproica vagans and Coproica hirtula (diptera: Sphaeroceridae) in cattle feedlots
(University of the Free State, 1998-12)
English: Sphaeroceridae are generally known as "lesser dung flies". These are small to medium
sized dark-brown to blackish flies ranging from about 0.5 mm to 6 mm in length. They
are saprophagous and occur throughout the ...
Foraging behaviour and sensory ecology of the bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis)
(University of the Free State, 2016-12)
In the wild, foraging animals face challenges that affect foraging success, including conditions
which influence the usefulness of the sensory input they receive from their environment.
Nocturnal foragers must cope with ...