August 2015

Growth and corallite characteristics of Kenyan scleractinian corals under the influence of sediment discharge

Disturbances of terrestrial origin are important determinants in the growth, carbonate production and well- being coral reefs. In this study, coral growth (density, linear extension and calcification rates) and corallite (diameter and density) variables were determined for selected species from four Kenyan protected reef lagoons, with one receiving a pulse of sediment discharge. Variable coral growth responses were...

Author(s): Shaaban A. Mwachireya, Tim R. McClanahan, Brian E. Hartwick, Isabelle M. Cote and Lance Lesack

August 2015

Population structure of small mammals with different seasons and habitats in Arditsy Forest, Awi Zone, Ethiopia

A study on the population structure of small mammals was carried out in Aridtsy Forest, Awi Zone from August 2011 to February 2012 incorporating both wet and dry seasons. Sherman live traps and snap traps in four randomly selected different trapping grids where distinct habitat types, namely, natural forest, bushland, grassland and farmland were employed. During this study a total of 468 individuals, including eight...

Author(s): GETACHEW BANTIHUN and AFEWORK BEKELE