MbyRes Dissertations
Recent Submissions
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Acoustic Signals and Social Information Transmission in Jackdaws (Corvus monedula)
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 7 May 2024)By using social information gathered from other individuals, animals can bypass the costs and risks of gathering information themselves. Acoustic social information can be particularly useful as sound can propagate very ... -
Molecular methods to identify transmission pathways of infectious diseases: A case study using DNA metabarcoding to explore putative dietary sources of leprosy in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus)
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 8 April 2024)Infectious diseases are a major and growing issue in global health and wildlife conservation. Preventative measures can be instrumental in limiting the burden of diseases on human and animal populations, for which knowledge ... -
The physiological and behavioural response of Mytilus mussels to salinity in a changing ocean
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 18 March 2024)Mytilus mussels are a widely distributed group which plays an important role in the structural development and maintenance of ecosystems, and represents an important aquaculture species. They live in both coastal and ... -
The Circle Sequencing Task (CST): A novel approach to analysing concussion related cognitive and motor control deficits
(University of Exeter Public Health and Sport Sciences, 19 February 2024)Current pitchside concussion assessment lacks sensitivity, relies on player self-report, and requires the presence of a healthcare professional. The primary aim of this thesis was to develop a novel solution for pitchside ... -
Assessing Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) populations within the Sebangau National Park, Borneo: An analysis of current and emerging nest survey methods
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 5 February 2024)Escalating anthropogenic pressures exert a considerable burden on the natural world, leading to dramatic declines in wildlife populations globally. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of population trends is critical ...