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Change in the composition of fauna associated with Pocillopora spp. (Scleractinia, Pocilloporidae) following transplantation
(2023-04-30)
Introduction: Associated fauna comprises most of the diversity of a coral reef and performs ecological functions
essential to the reef’s survival. Since Pocillopora corals harbor an important associated fauna, reef ...
External Morphology of Tagosodes orizicolus (Homoptera: Delphacidae) Revealed by Scanning Electron Microscopy
(2001)
A comprehensive analysis of the ultrastructure of the delphacid rice pest Tagosodes
orizicolus (Muir) was undertaken using scanning electron microscopy to resolve taxonomic problems in the distinction of females and nymphs ...
Presence of microplastics in six bivalve species (Mollusca, Bivalvia) commercially exploited at the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Central America
(2022-08)
Microplastic pollution represents a serious threat to coastal marine systems. We evaluated the presence of microplastics (MPs) in 168 specimens of six commercially exploited bivalve species in the Golfo de Nicoya, Costa ...
Quantitative genetic analysis of anxiety trait in bipolar disorder
(2017)
Background:Bipolar disorder type I (BPI) affects approximately 1% of the world population. Although geneticinfluences on bipolar disorder are well established, identification of genes that predispose to the illness has ...
First characterization of seagrasses at S´amara Bay, Pacific coast of Costa Rica
(2022)
Seagrasses are found at limited locations in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP). Here, we provide the first characterization of seagrasses at Sámara Bay, on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Sampling was carried ...
Publicaciones y otros escritos de investigadores y colaboradores del Jardín Botánico Lankester, 1950-2000
(2001-05)
Se presenta un catálogo de publicaciones y otros escritos de investigadores y estudiantes que en algún momento, entre 1973 y 2000, estuvieron ligados al Jardín Botánico Lankester de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
Euphausiids (Crustacea: Euphausiacea) from a hotspot of marine biodiversity, Isla del Coco, Costa Rica, Eastern Tropical Pacific
Eufáusidos (Crustacea: Euphausiacea) de un punto caliente de biodiversidad marina, Isla del Coco, Costa Rica, Pacífico Tropical Oriental
(2016)
Euphausiids have been well studied in several regions of the Pacific Ocean; however, there is less information regarding euphausiids in Costa Rican waters. We analyzed euphausiid specimens collected around Isla del Coco ...
Ascidian diversity of Costa Rica, including new records for the North Pacific
(2021-10-30)
Introduction: The class Ascidiacea has about 3 000 species, which fulfill various roles in the ecosystem, for example, they filter high amounts of particles, and are shelter and food for other animals. Furthermore, the ...
Species richness and density of seabirds in Isla del Coco bays, Costa Rica, related to the occurrence of breeding colonies
(2016-10-15)
Isla del Coco is one of the five oceanic islands situated on the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean and represents an important nesting and roosting site for seabirds. Despite several factors that can potentially impact its ...
Hydrogen production by immobilized Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803
(2016)
The ability of the immobilized Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 cells to produce hydrogen via an indirect light driven process was investigated. Cells were successfully immobilized in a calcium alginate gel matrix. Beads were ...