This paper describes a new species of Halamphora - and records for the first time for the coasts of Indonesia. The study utilized light and scanning electron microscopy to meticulously examine the morphology. These species were found at Kuta Beach on the island of Lombok in Indonesia in highly saline sandy environments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe nutritional value of a food is linked to the quality and quantity of the nutrients it contains. It offers a major advantage in establishing a food table composition (FTC) which is a tool that provides information on the quantity of nutrients contained in a food. Furthermore, certain natural beverage are not taken into account in the FTC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe reduced genetic diversity and frequent inbreeding associated with small population size may underpin the accumulation and expression of deleterious mutations (mutation load) in some declining populations. However, demographic perturbations and inbreeding coupled with purifying selection can also purge declining populations of deleterious mutations, leading to intriguing recoveries. To better understand the links between deleterious genetic variation and population status, we assess patterns of genetic diversity, inbreeding, and mutation load across the genomes of three species of whale with different demographic histories and recoveries following the end of commercial whaling in the 1980s.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn recent years, simulation has come to prominence as an educational method within the healthcare professions, aiming to shield learners from real-world consequences. However, the associated risks of this educational method have largely remained unaddressed. One of the most potent risks of simulation is felt to be the experience of psychological stress.
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