African Zoology, Volume 45, Issue 2 (2010)

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The phylogenetic affinities of Trachylepis sulcata nigra and the intraspecific evolution of coastal melanism in the western rock skink
Daniel M. Portik, Aaron M. Bauer & Todd R. Jackman
Pages: 147-159
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforThe phylogenetic affinities of Trachylepis sulcata nigra and the intraspecific evolution of coastal melanism in the western rock skink | References | PDF (975 KB)
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Ontogenetic variation and craniometric sexual dimorphism in the social giant mole-rat, Fukomys mechowii (Rodentia: Bathyergidae), from Zambia
C.T. Chimimba1, A.M. Sichilima, C.G. Faulkes & N.C. Bennett
Pages: 160-176
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforOntogenetic variation and craniometric sexual dimorphism in the social giant mole-rat, Fukomys mechowii (Rodentia: Bathyergidae), from Zambia | References | PDF (506.5 KB)
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Does home range of the black-tailed tree rat (Thallomys nigricauda Thomas 1882) change with season along an aridity gradient?
Joy C. Coleman & Colleen T. Downs
Pages: 177-188
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforDoes home range of the black-tailed tree rat (Thallomys nigricauda Thomas 1882) change with season along an aridity gradient? | References | PDF (943 KB)
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Preliminary insights into the level of genetic variation retained in the endangered echo parakeet (Psittacula eques) towards assisting its conservation management
Tiawanna D. Taylor & David Y. Parkin
Pages: 189-194
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforPreliminary insights into the level of genetic variation retained in the endangered echo parakeet (Psittacula eques) towards assisting its conservation management | References | PDF (261 KB)
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Spatial and temporal variability in the larval fish assemblage of a warm temperate South African estuary, with notes on the effects of artificial channelling
M. Kruger & N.A. Strydom
Pages: 195-212
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforSpatial and temporal variability in the larval fish assemblage of a warm temperate South African estuary, with notes on the effects of artificial channelling | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Ectoparasite diversity on rodents at De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape Province
S. Matthee, I.G. Horak, L. Van der Mescht, E.A. Ueckermann & F.G.T Radloff
Pages: 213-224
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEctoparasite diversity on rodents at De Hoop Nature Reserve, Western Cape Province | References | PDF (643.8 KB)
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Population surveys of the ice rat Otomys sloggetti robertsi in the Lesotho Drakensberg
Thabiso Mokotjomela, Ute Schwaibold & Neville Pillay
Pages: 225-232
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforPopulation surveys of the ice rat Otomys sloggetti robertsi in the Lesotho Drakensberg | References | PDF (570.5 KB)
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Ecology of metazoan parasites of Clarias gariepinus (Osteichthyes: Clariidae) from the Nwanedi-Luphephe Dams of the Limpopo River System, South Africa
G.N. Madanire-Moyo, W.J. Luus-Powell & P.A.S. Olivier
Pages: 233-243
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEcology of metazoan parasites of Clarias gariepinus (Osteichthyes: Clariidae) from the Nwanedi-Luphephe Dams of the Limpopo River System, South Africa | References | PDF (518.6 KB)
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Current distribution of the southern barred minnow, Opsaridium peringueyi (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in South Africa:Is there reason for concern?
J.A. Venter, P.S.O. Fouché & W. Vlok
Pages: 244-253
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforCurrent distribution of the southern barred minnow, Opsaridium peringueyi (Pisces: Cyprinidae), in South Africa:Is there reason for concern? | References | PDF (514.8 KB)
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Digestibility of nutrients and aspects of the digestive physiology of the greater cane rat, journalThryonomys swinderianus journalin two seasons
A. Van Zyl & J.H. Delport
Pages: 254-264
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforDigestibility of nutrients and aspects of the digestive physiology of the greater cane rat, journalThryonomys swinderianus journalin two seasons | References | PDF (908.8 KB)
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Ecological factors affecting the foraging behaviour of Xerus rutilus
Benjamin G. Fanson, Kerry V. Fanson & Joel S. Brown
Pages: 265-272
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEcological factors affecting the foraging behaviour of Xerus rutilus | References | PDF (384.5 KB)
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Towards a standardized and optimized protocol for rapid biodiversity assessments: spider species richness and assemblage composition in two savanna vegetation types
M.I. Muelelwa, S.H. Foord, A.S. Dippenaar-Schoeman & E.M. Stam
Pages: 273-290
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforTowards a standardized and optimized protocol for rapid biodiversity assessments: spider species richness and assemblage composition in two savanna vegetation types | References | PDF (743.1 KB)
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Phylogeography of the African common toad, Amietophrynus regularis, based on mitochondrial DNA sequences: inferences regarding the Cape Verde population and biogeographical patterns
R. Vasconcelos, E. Froufe, J.C Brito, S. Carranza & D.J. Harris
Pages: 291-298
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforPhylogeography of the African common toad, Amietophrynus regularis, based on mitochondrial DNA sequences: inferences regarding the Cape Verde population and biogeographical patterns | References | PDF (701.6 KB)
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Adult African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus, population dynamics in a small invaded warm-temperate impoundment
Anthony J. Booth, Graham R.L. Traasg & Olaf L.F. Weyl
Pages: 299-308
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforAdult African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus, population dynamics in a small invaded warm-temperate impoundment | References | PDF (1,004.1 KB)
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Assessing the threat of avian predation on a small viperid snake
Bryan Maritz & Samantha Scott
Pages: 309-314
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforAssessing the threat of avian predation on a small viperid snake | References | PDF (551.5 KB)
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Effect of temperature on growth, survival and reproduction of Bulinus nyassanus (Smith, 1877) (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Lake Malawi
Godfrey K. Kubirizajournal, Henry Madsen, Jeremy S. Likongwe, Jay R. Stauffer Jr, Jeremiah Kang𠆘Ombe & Fanuel Kapute
Pages: 315-320
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEffect of temperature on growth, survival and reproduction of Bulinus nyassanus (Smith, 1877) (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Lake Malawi | References | PDF (767.4 KB)
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Genetic variability in the ocellated lizard Timon tangitanus in Morocco
Ana Perera & James D. Harris
Pages: 321-329
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforGenetic variability in the ocellated lizard Timon tangitanus in Morocco | References | PDF (669.6 KB)
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Late Pleistocene potential distribution of the North African sengi or elephant-shrew Elephantulus rozeti (Mammalia: Macroscelidea)
Árpád S. Nyári, Townsend A. Peterson&yg & Galen B. Rathbun
Pages: 330-339
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforLate Pleistocene potential distribution of the North African sengi or elephant-shrew Elephantulus rozeti (Mammalia: Macroscelidea) | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Short communications

Rapid Communication
Ekerekeia nom. nov., a replacement name for Farquharsonia Currie, 1928 (Echinodermata: Euechinoidea), preoccupied by Farquharsonia Collin, 1922 (Insecta: Diptera)
Hüsey¥n Özd¥kmen & Abel Udo Udoh
Pages: 340-341
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEkerekeia nom. nov., a replacement name for Farquharsonia Currie, 1928 (Echinodermata: Euechinoidea), preoccupied by Farquharsonia Collin, 1922 (Insecta: Diptera) | References | PDF (213.8 KB)
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Nocturnal pectoral tuft display in the malachite sunbird
Andrea E. Wellmann & Colleen T. Downs
Pages: 342-347
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforNocturnal pectoral tuft display in the malachite sunbird | References | PDF (430.9 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
Handbook of the Mammals of the World
J.A.J. Nel
Pages: 348-350
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
First Page PreviewforHandbook of the Mammals of the World | PDF (150.7 KB)
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Addendum

Addendum
Addendum
Alan N. Hodgson
Page: 351
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
CitationforAddendum | References | PDF (127.7 KB)
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