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Cardiorespiratory function of euryhaline teleosts - Regulatory mechanisms, effects of warming and costs of osmoregulation
(2021-11-26)
Teleost fishes have colonized almost every aquatic habitat on earth and exhibit adaptations that allow them to thrive in environments with very diverse physico-chemical properties. One fundamental environmental variable ...
Parasite host interaction between the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and brown trout (Salmo trutta) – the impact from glochidia larvae on the host
(2022-02-17)
Parasites can modulate the physiology and behavior of the hosts to enhance their chances to complete their life cycle. The numerous freshwater bivalves of the order Unionoida all have a parasitic larval stage, also known ...
Evolutionary genetics and consequences of inbreeding in sand lizards (Lacerta agilis)
(2021-05-04)
Inbreeding is a well-known phenomenon in evolutionary and conservation biology. In the 19th
century, Charles Darwin demonstrated the detrimental effects of inbreeding in plants, followed by
over a century of extensive ...
Advancing Evolutionary Biology: Genomics, Bayesian Statistics, and Machine Learning
(2020-11-20)
During the recent decades the field of evolutionary biology has entered the era of big data, which has transformed the field into an increasingly computational discipline. In this thesis I present novel computational method ...
Effects of carbon dioxide and ozone on wheat crop yield and grain quality
(2021-10-05)
Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) and ozone (O3) have steadily increased since the industrial revolution. CO2 and O3 directly affect plant physiology, CO2 being an essential substrate for photosynthesis, ...
Taxonomy and Systematics of Thelephorales – Glimpses Into its Hidden Hyperdiversity
(2020-10-22)
The order Thelephorales is a widespread group of many thousands of species of ecologically important, ectomycorrhizal fungi, of which only a fraction have been described to date. Most species are corticioid (skin-like) and ...
Interspecific Interactions between Native Brown Trout and Invasive Brook Trout: Insights into Behaviour and Morphology
(2021-04-28)
The introduction of non-native species represents a global threat to ecosystems and biodiversity. In Europe, the introduction of the invasive brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) has led to species displacement and local ...
Reproductive traits in euryhaline gobies: insights into physiology, adaptations and biological invasions
(2020-03-24)
Organisms are adapted to reproduce in their specific environment by a range of different traits. For many animals, reproduction is tied to specific conditions, that trigger or enable the reproductive events. This thesis ...
Effects of mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals – Thyroid disruption and behavioural effects in fish models
(2022-01-07)
Wildlife and humans are continuously exposed to thousands of man-made compounds, including chemicals that are able to act as endocrine disruptors (EDCs). These pollutants are able to affect vital processes including brain ...
Climate Change sensitivity of Photosynthesis and Respiration in Tropical Trees
(2021-05-12)
Tropical climate is getting warmer, with more pronounced dry periods in large areas. The productivity and climate feedbacks of future tropical forests depend on the ability of trees to acclimate their physiological processes, ...