Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "Gormally, Michael"
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An assessment of allergenic mite species and allergens in vehicles and homes, with particular reference to dust mite transfer in clothing
Clarke, David (2015-03-25)Dust mite allergens cause conditions including asthma, atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis in people globally. Most studies investigating aspects of mite ecology and epidemiology have focussed on Pyroglyphid mites, ... -
The biology of the slug-killing Tetanocera elata (Diptera: Sciomyzidae) and its potential as a biological control agent for pestiferous slugs
Hynes, Tracy (15-02-05)Laboratory experiments were carried out to determine the effects of controlled temperatures (14oC, 17oC, 20oC, 23oC, and 26oC) and ambient outdoor and laboratory temperatures on the development and predation capacity of ... -
The EU-protected slug geomalacus maculosus: an investigation into its phylogenetics, population densities in conifer plantations and its gut microbial community
Reich, Inga (2016-04-04)Geomalacus maculosus is an EU protected Lusitanian slug species which is only found in Ireland and Northern Iberia. It inhabits largely undisturbed habitats such as blanket bogs and forests where it feeds on lower plants ... -
Geomalacus maculosus: An assessment of trapping methods, forestry management impacts, and feeding preferences
Johnston, Erin Ashleigh (2017-02-24)The EU protected Lusitanian slug species Geomalacus maculosus Allman (Gastropoda: Arionidae) is found only in northern Iberia and the west of Ireland. Once thought to inhabit undisturbed habitats such as blanket bogs and ... -
Habitats plants and invertebrates as tools for rapid identification of high nature value farmland
Hayes nee fitzpatrick, Margaret (2015-02-13)The EU, in recognition that low intensity farming plays an important role in conserving biodiversity, is committed to identifying and protecting High Nature Value (HNV) farming. Most methods used to date to delineate areas ... -
Infilling wetlands with construction and demolition (C&D) waste: Influence on land use, plant/dipteran communities and metal contamination
Staunton, John (2015-01-28)Construction and demolition (C&D) waste, comprised of sand, stone, concrete, bitumen and other wastes from building sites, is one of the largest fractions of waste produced internationally. It frequently ends up being used ... -
Integrative evaluation of Tetanocera elata (Diptera: Sciomyzidae) for slug pest management in agriculture
Bistline-East, Allison (NUI Galway, 2019-09-25)Terrestrial gastropods are pervasive pests, especially of agriculture in temperate regions. While current management options exist, they primarily consist of baited pellets with active ingredients such as methiocarb or ... -
Predation, competition and conservation: An investigation of the behavioural ecology of the internationally-protected Geomalacus maculosus
O'Hanlon, Aidan (NUI Galway, 2019-02-14)The Kerry spotted slug Geomalacus maculosus is protected internationally on the basis of its limited global distribution in that it occurs only in the west of Ireland and north-western Iberia. Spanish populations are listed ... -
The River Shannon Callows, Ireland: An examination of how flooding patterns and farming practices affect plant communities and dipteran assemblages on unregulated floodplain meadows
Maher, Caitriona (2013-10-21)Floodplains provide numerous essential ecosystem services, including flood attenuation and biodiversity protection. The lowland floodplains along the River Shannon are largely unregulated, support rare and endangered bird ... -
Taxonomy, parataxonomy, and metabarcoding: an investigation of invertebrate diversity in high nature value wet grasslands
Carey, John G. J. (NUI Galway, 2017-11-01)Wet grassland habitats characterised by seasonal inundation and low-intensity agricultural practices support a rich mosaic of plant and animal communities. Whilst most of the conservation strategies aimed at protecting ...