A5103202123- Leech Biology and Applications
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Plant and animal studies
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Study of Mite Species
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
- GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials
- Insect and Pesticide Research
National Taiwan University
2010-2022
University of Eastern Finland
2011-2015
Finland University
2013
Background Leeches have gained a fearsome reputation by feeding externally on blood, often from human hosts. Orificial hirudiniasis is condition in which leech enters body orifice, most the nasopharyngeal region, but there are many cases of leeches infesting eyes, urethra, vagina, or rectum. Several species particularly Africa and Asia well-known for their propensity to afflict humans. Because has not previously been any data suggesting close relationship such geographically disparate...
Abstract Sexual displays often involve many different signal components, which may give information about the same or mate qualities. We studied content of signals in male minnows ( Phoxinus phoxinus ) and tested whether females are able to discriminate between males when only olfactory cues present. found that preferred odour with a more saturated (i.e., redder) belly, but had been physical contact before experiments. Instead, unfamiliar were used, did not odours also overall swimming...
A new quadrannulate species of Orobdella, Orobdella ketagalan sp. n., from Taipei, Taiwan, is described. This the first record and family Orobdellidae Taiwan. possesses small, paired sperm duct bulbs in male reproductive system. In addition to these bulbs, following combination characters distinguishes this other species: somite IV uniannulate, gonopore at XI b6, female XIII a1, 1/2 + 4 between gonopores, simple tubular gastroporal duct, lacking epididymides, undeveloped atrial cornua....
A quadrannulate leech species, Orobdella meisai sp. nov., from southern Taiwan is described. This new species characterized by its camouflage coloration, which unique among the known species. second of genus to be described Taiwan. Phylogenetic analyses using nuclear 18S rRNA, histone H3, mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I, tRNACys, tRNAMet, 12S tRNAVal, 16S tRNALeu and NADH dehydrogenase 1 markers showed that O. another Taiwanese ketagalan Nakano Lai, 2012, formed a supported...
Dinobdella ferox is the most reported and studied leech species parasitizing mammalian mucus membranes. However, our knowledge of D. during its effects on hosts has remained limited. To investigate behaviour in parasitic period subsequent host symptoms, author was infested voluntarily with three juvenile leeches under regularly-conducted examinations complete blood count (CBC) nasal endoscopy (NE). After first head protrusion at nostril, occurrence bleeding-related symptoms decreased ceased...
We have performed a comparative structural and optical investigation of InGaN/GaN MQW LED wafers grown on (1122) facet GaN/sapphire templates by Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition. The effect the growth time epitaxial lateral overgrowth GaN with (11 2 2) facets properties were investigated via photoluminescence (PL), PL excitation, time-resolved PL, Raman SEM measurement two typical InGaN samples. From temperature dependence measurement, we can find that these samples both exhibit...
Abstract A face-to-face national survey in Taiwan was conducted to reflect the influence of animal welfare legislation on attitudes public ( n = 1,099) towards welfare. Greater awareness and knowledge law correlated with a better attitude preference for relevant protection issues respondents. The lack concepts, products, related labels among respondents appears hinder development Thus, promoting understanding is fundamental necessary. Improving requires promotion concepts markets society not...