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Studies In Digenetic Trematodes Of Marine Fishes From Monterey And Tomales Bays, California, Eric Chapa

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The present paper deals with the digenetic trematodes collected by the author from fishes of Tomales Bay (including Dillon Beach) during the summers of 1967 and 1968. Also included in this study are several trematodes collected by the late Alden E. Noble (hereinafter referred to as the “Noble Collection”) at Hopkins Marine Station, Monterey Bay in 1936 and 1937. Unfortunately the majority of the slides in the “Noble Collection” have been lost with the exception of specimens of the Family Meniuridae and a few representatives of other digenea that were in the personal collection of Dr. F.M. Nahhas. A few …

Respiratory Quotient During Metamorphosis Of Hyla Regilla Tadpoles, James Frederic Welles

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Metamorphosis may be defined as postembryonic developmental changes in non-reproductive structures of an organism. Such changes anticipate changes in the organism's environment (Frieden, 1961). Metamorphosis of amphibian larvae is dependent on the thyroid hormone in the circulating body fluid, and the normal sequence of metamorphosis has been correlated with a progressive increase in the concentration of thyroxine in the blood (Barch, 1953; Moore, 1964).

While the rate of oxygen uptake in developing tadpoles has been well studied and documented, only a single reference on carbon dioxide release could be found. Belehradek and Huxley (1927) noted that carbon dioxide output increased …

Minor Constituents Of The Essential Oil Of Anemopsis Californica, Dilip Ramrau Sanvordeker

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Anemonala californica (Nutt.) Hook and Arn.(family Saururaceae), commonly known as Yerba del Hanza, is widely distributed in the United States and northern provinces of Mexico. The extract of the roots and rhizomes is used by the natives of Mexico in the treatment of rheumatic disorders, for asthma and also as a blood purifier.

A Study Of The Effects Of Sitosterol Ingestion On The Serum Cholesterol Concentrations Of Two Genetically Different Strains Of Laboratory Mice, Marie Nichols Goldberg

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

A possible interrelationship between serum cholesterol level and atherosclerosis has long interested investigators in the fields of physiology and biochemistry. Cholesterol is found in very high concentrations in the plaques that occlude coronary arteries in man and laboratory animals. It is generally agreed that hypercholesterolemia favors the appearance of atherosclerotic lesions.^1<1

In recent years, much information has been accumulated regarding the factors which affect the serum cholesterol level. Exact and detailed biochemical mechanisms are still not clearly understood. However, it has been demonstrated that the serum cholesterol levels of man and several experimental animals can be lowered significantly by …

Survey Of Marine Cercariae From The Coasts Of Marin And Sonoma Counties, California, Carl Erik Olson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study deals with the cercarial fauna of marine mollusks in the littoral zone and estuaries of the California coast between Duxbury Reef and Fort Ross. The investigation began in June, 1968 at the Pacific Marine Station, Dillon Beach, California and continued through July, 1969, with monthly collections at various localities (see map). Two major objectives were aimed at: first, to continue a survey of the cercariae of the area begun by Fisk (194) and second, to establish a basis for future life history studies.

The Functional Morphology Of Axiothella Rubrocinta (Johnson), Robert Bernard Spies

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The family Maldanidae is a group of sedentary polychaetes having a cylindrical body with elongate, but relatively few segments. The prostomium has a dorsal pair of nuchal organs and may have eye-spots ventrally; true appendages are absent. The mouth opens ventrally on the peristomium and has an extrusible sacciform proboscis. The pygidium may be plate-shaped, funnel shaped with an internal cone, or simply cone-shaped. All maldanids inhabit tubes of sand or mud, and subject to the limitations and advantages of this habjtat.

A Discussion Of The Cytherinae (Ostracoda) With Description Of Two New Species, Leslie Edward Watling

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This paper is concerned with the description of two new ostracod species, and the discussion of their affinities with other species in the subfamily Cytherinae. In this discussion reference is made to the morphological features of several genera. At this point it must be made clear that although the original type descriptions were used, the author has never seen the type specimens. Thus, all discussion is based on these original descriptions as well as on available supplementary material.

Structure And Function Of The Alimentary Tract Of Batillaria Zonalis And Cerithidea Californica, Style-Bearing Mesogastropods, Andrew Locke Driscoll

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study describes the structure and function of the alimentary tracts of B. zonalis and C. californica with particular emphasis on the stomach and style sac region. Both species were found to be generally similar to other styles bearing mesogastropods in that they have little or no development of glandular tissue in the esophageal region and a functional style is present in the stomach. The stomachs of both species are specialized to transport and digest a continuous supply of detritus by means of complex ridges, grooves and ciliary currents. C. californica appears more highly specialized for feeding on fine, highly …

Gammaridean Amphipods From Tomales Bay, California, Walter Scott Gray

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to describe the sediment-dwelling, infaunal gammaridean amphipods of Tomales Bay and to relate their distribution to known variations in the physical environment. Also, the Tomales Bay amphipod fauna is compared to the faunas of other West Coast bays.