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A fuzzy classification technique for predicting species' distributions: applications using invasive alien plants and indigenous insects by Robertson, Mark P., Villet, Martin H., Palmer, Anthony R.

“…A new predictive modelling technique called the fuzzy envelope model (FEM) is introduced. The technique can be used to predict potential distributions of…”
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Phylogenetics of Advanced Snakes (Caenophidia) Based on Four Mitochondrial Genes by Kelly, Christopher M. R., Barker, Nigel P., Villet, Martin H., Knowles, L. Lacey

“…Phylogenetic relationships among advanced snakes (Acrochordus + Colubroidea = Caenophidia) and the position of the genus Acrochordus relative to colubroid taxa…”
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Comparing models for predicting species’ potential distributions: a case study using correlative and mechanistic predictive modelling techniques by Robertson, Mark P., Peter, Craig I., Villet, Martin H., Ripley, Brad S.

“…Models used to predict species’ potential distributions have been described as either correlative or mechanistic. We attempted to determine whether correlative…”
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Rapid bioassessment of the effects of repeated rotenone treatments on invertebrate assemblages in the Rondegat River, South Africa by Bellingan, TA, Woodford, DJ, Gouws, J, Villet, MH, Weyl, OLF

“…The potential collateral effects of eradicating invasive fishes in streams necessitate the monitoring of invertebrate communities during treatment. In an…”
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Molecular identification of some forensically important blowflies of southern Africa and Australia by Harvey, M.L, Mansell, M.W, Villet, M.H, Dadour, I.R

“…  One major aspect of research in forensic entomology is the investigation of molecular techniques for the accurate identification of insects. Studies to date…”
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Sperm morphology in four species of African platypleurine cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadomorpha: Cicadidae) by Chawanji, A.S., Hodgson, A.N., Villet, M.H.

“…Mature spermatozoa from four species of platypleurine cicadas ( Albanycada albigera, Azanicada zuluensis, Platypleura capensis and P. hirtipennis) were…”
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Recent African derivation of Chrysomya putoria from C. chloropyga and mitochondrial DNA paraphyly of cytochrome oxidase subunit one in blowflies of forensic importance by Wells, J.D, Lunt, N, Villet, M.H

“…Chrysomya chloropyga (Wiedemann) and C. putoria (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) are closely related Afrotropical blowflies that breed in carrion and…”
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Preliminary observations on the effects of hydrocortisone and sodium methohexital on development of Sarcophaga ( Curranea) tibialis Macquart (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), and implications for estimating post mortem interval by Musvasva, E., Williams, K.A., Muller, W.J., Villet, M.H.

“…Larvae of Sarcophaga ( Curranea) tibialis ( S. tibialis) were reared at constant temperature on chicken liver treated with a steroid or a barbiturate at…”
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Endothermy in African Platypleurine Cicadas: The Influence of Body Size and Habitat (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) by Sanborn, Allen F., Villet, Martin H., Phillips, Polly K.

“…The platypleurine cicadas have a wide distribution across Africa and southern Asia. We investigate endothermy as a thermoregulatory strategy in 11 South…”
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The cicada genus Nyara n. gen. (Homoptera Cicadidae): systematics, behaviour and conservation status by Villet, Martin H.

“…The cicada genus Nyara n. gen. and its sole species N. thanatotica n. sp. are described and diagnosed. This species is very peculiar because it often feigns…”
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Revision of the genus Xiphoscelis Burmeister 1842 (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Cetoniinae), with description of two new species and notes on its phylogeny and ecology by Perissinotto, R., Villet, M. H., Stobbia, P.

“…Recent field work has shown that the genus Xiphoscelis Burmeister 1842 contains at least three species. The type species is re-described, and two new species…”
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Re-evaluation of Ashton's types of African cicadas (Homoptera Cicadidae) by Villet, Martin H.

“…ASHTON (1914) described three species of cicada from Africa which were soon placed in synonymy with other species. Re-examination of the type material lead to…”
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The cicada genus Stagira Stål 1861 (Homoptera Tibicinidae): systematic revision by Villet, Martin H.

“…The cicada genus Stagira Stål 1861 is redescribed and revised. S. sanguinea Distant 1920 n. syn. and S. ruficostata Distant 1920 n. syn. are synonymized with…”
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Redescription of three species of the genus Platypleura Amyot & Serville 1843 (Hemiptera Cicadidae) by Villet, Martin H.

“…The type material of three platypleurine cicadas described by GERMAR (1834), Platypleura divisa, P. hirtipennis and P. plumosa, have been rediscovered and are…”
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Thermal responses in some Eastern Cape African Cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) by Sanborn, Allen F., Phillips, Polly K., Villet, Martin H.

“…1. Thermal responses were measured in cicadas collected in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. 2. The thermal responses of 22 species from 5 biomes were…”
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Sexual dimorphism and tail-length in widowbirds and bishopbirds (Ploeeidae: Euplectes spp.): a reassessment by CRAIG, ADRIAN J. F. K., VILLET, MARTIN H.

“…No evidence for sexual selection in the evolution of tail‐length or wing‐length in widow birds and bishopbirds (genus Euplectes) was found when the methods…”
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The larva of Rhinocoeta sanguinipes (Gory & Percheron 1833) (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae): description and phylogenetic inferences by Smith, T. J., Perissinotto, R., Villet, M. H.

“…The genus Rhinocoeta Burmeister 1842 is unusual among cetoniines, as adults do not feed on flowers or fruits. The biology and ecology of the genus are still…”
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Colony foundation in Plectroctena mandibularis F. Smith, and the evolution of ergatoid queens in Plectroctena (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Villet, Martin H.

“…Existing models of the evolution of worker-like morphology in queen ants postulate that the condition arose as a by-product of assisted colony foundation…”
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Deducing the coefficient of relationship by the amount of recombination produced during automictic parthenogenesis by GREEFF, J. M, VILLET, M. H

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Hot-blooded singers: endothermy facilitates crepuscular signaling in African platypleurine cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Platypleura spp.) by Sanborn, Allen F, Villet, Martin H, Phillips, Polly K

“…The cicada genus Platypleura has a wide distribution across Africa and southern Asia. We describe endothermic thermoregulation in four South African species…”
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