A5002539827- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Water Quality and Resources Studies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- American Environmental and Regional History
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Geological formations and processes
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Legal and Labor Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
Teesside University
2020-2024
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
2023
Keele University
2023
NHS Digital
2023
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
2023
University of Leeds
2023
Walt Disney (United States)
2023
University College London
2006-2017
Pearson (United Kingdom)
2012
Summary 1. Submerged macrophyte and phytoplankton components of eutrophic, shallow lakes have frequently undergone dynamic changes in composition abundance with important consequences for lake functioning stability. However, because a paucity long‐term survey data, we know little regarding the nature, direction sequencing such over decadal–centennial or longer timescales. 2. To circumvent this problem, analysed multiple ( n = 5) chronologically correlated sediment cores plant macro‐remains...
The European Union's Water Framework Directive (WFD) requires that all water bodies in Europe achieve good ecological status (GES) by 2015. We developed an classification tool for UK lakes based on benthic diatoms, a key component of the biological-quality element macrophytes and phytobenthos. A database 1079 epilithic epiphytic diatom samples matching environmental data was assembled from 228 lakes. set divided into 3 lake types: low, medium, high alkalinity. trophic index (LTDI)...
Summary 1. Eutrophication has a profound effect on the biological structure and function of shallow lakes, altering composition abundance submerged macrophyte fish assemblages. Relatively little is known, however, about decadal to centennial‐scale change in these important aspects lake ecology. 2. Established palaeolimnological inference models are limited reconstructing single variable. As zooplanktivorous exert dual interacting controls cladoceran assemblages variable model may contain...
ABSTRACT To help meet the requirements of water legislation, palaeolimnology has been widely used to establish ‘reference conditions’ and restoration targets for lakes. However, its potential assessing necessity appropriateness different lake management activities less publicized. With reference selected case studies covering consultancy projects commissioned by UK conservation agencies, this study highlights important applied role palaeolimnology. Using varying combinations diatom, plant...
We present a palaeolimnological record in western Nubia (NW Sudan, eastern Sahara) isolated from large-scale artesian systems and thus reflecting hydrological changes resulting local rainfall. Past lake water chemistry depth are interpreted by combining results biological indicators (diatoms, ostracodes charophytes) with geochemical stable oxygen carbon isotope data. Palaeolake Gureinat existed ~10.9 cal. ka BP until at least 7.1 is devided into five phases. For the first two millennia was...
Callinectes sapidus, or the 'blue crab', supports an extensive east-coast USA fishery and was one of first crustacean species in which viruses were observed. Pioneering research by Dr Phyllis Johnson led to these initial discoveries, included discovery a virus termed "Baculovirus-A". This considered potential member Baculoviridae, Nimaviridae, Nudiviridae, all viral members are rod-shaped dsDNA found nucleus their host cell. With availability genomic bioinformatic tools, such as Illumina...
Abstract Mangrove forests are productive ecosystems, acting as a sink for CO 2 , habitat diverse array of terrestrial and marine species, natural barrier to coastline erosion. The species that reside within mangrove ecosystems have important roles play, including litter decomposition the recycling nutrients. Crustacea detritivores in such understanding their limitations (i.e. disease) is an endeavour when considering larger ecological services provided. Histology metagenomics were used...
Biological invasions may act as conduits for pathogen introduction. To determine which invasive non-native species pose the biggest threat, we must first symbionts (pathogens, parasites, commensals, mutualists) they carry, via pathological surveys that can be conducted in multiple ways (i.e., molecular, pathological, and histological). Whole animal histopathology allows observation of pathogenic agents (virus to Metazoa), based on their effect upon host tissue. Where technique cannot...
Invasive non-native amphipods (Crustacea) are becoming a model system in which to explore the impact and diversity of invasive parasites-parasites that carried along an invasion route with their hosts. Gammarus varsoviensis is freshwater amphipod species has recently explored history. We provide histopathological survey for putatively population this amphipod, identifying 8 symbiotic groups: Acanthocephala, Rotifera, Digenea, ciliated protozoa, Haplosporidia, Microsporidia, 'Candidatus...
The Mininucleoviridae are crustacean-infecting viruses thought to drive mortality across aquatic biomes. Three have been characterised from Carcinus maenas, Panulirus argus, and Dikerogammarus haemobaphes. We screened 202 SRA datasets (NCBI) for novel mininucleoviruses 44 amphipod species. metatranscriptome Gammarus lacustris contained sequences with similarity haemobaphes mininucleovirus. Assembly resulted in 19 transcripts, 16 were putatively polycistronic. putative mininucleovirus shares...
Abstract The Antarctic seaspider Pentanymphon antarcticum is a benthic species in the Southern Ocean, but little known about its pathogen profile. In this study, we provide draft genome for new iridovirus that has been identified using metagenomic techniques. totals 157 260 bp and encodes 188 protein-coding genes. virus shows greatest protein similarity to ‘carnivorous sponge-associated iridovirus’ from deep-sea sponge host. This study represents first discovery of pycnogonid region.
ASLO is very fortunate in that we have a high (>30%) contingent of “young” (by career stage) members, which part the reason has such tremendous fidelity. One ASLO's core missions to foster professional development our members at range stages and this goal permeates new strategic plan, with key goals including professionalization vitality. The board been supportive both student EC funds travel awards workshops, amongst other opportunities. Student Early Career are outstanding participants...