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There was no evidence of enhanced biomass and abundance values at stations occupied in the immediate vicinity of the front. Total average carnivorous zooplankton abundance was dominated by chaetognaths (Eukrohnia hamata Möbius 1875, Sagitta gazellae Ritler-Záhony 1909 and S. zetesios Fowler 1905) and euphausiids (Nematoscelis megalops Sars 1883, Euphausia longirostris Hansen 1908 and E. spinifera Sars 1883), which contributed up to 86.58 ± 32.91% of the total counts. The total average biomass was dominated by euphausiids and amphipods (Themisto gaudichaudii Guérin-Méneville 1825, Phronima sedentaria Forsskål 1775 and Vibilia armata Bovallius 1887) which contributed up to 71.45 ± 34.85% of the total counts. In general the populations of both the euphausiids and amphipods were dominated by females while the chaetognaths were dominated by juveniles. Numerical analysis identified two major zooplankton groupings within the survey area which did not coincide with the water masses within the survey area. The SIMPER procedure of the PRIMER package indicated differences between the groups were mainly attributed to changes in the abundance of the numerically dominant species rather than the presence or absence of individual species. The absence of any significant spatial patterns in the distribution of the carnivorous zooplankton suggests that the STC did not act as a biogeographical barrier during the present study. The mean feeding rates of the chaetognaths E. hamata, S. gazellae and S. zetesios were 1.82 ± 0.85prey d-1, 3.63 ± 2.08prey d-1 and 2.18 ± 0.59prey d-1, respectively. These rates correspond to a combined predation impact equivalent to <5% of the mesozooplankton standing stock or <10% of the mesozooplankton secondary production. Mesozooplankton, comprising mainly copepods was the dominant prey in the guts of the three chaetognath species. Total predation impact of the euphausiids, chaetognaths and amphipods, estimated using published daily ration data, on the mesozooplankton standing stock and secondary production ranged from 0.01% to 1.53% and from 0.03% to 30.54%, respectively. Among the carnivorous zooplankton, chaetognaths were generally identified as the dominant predators of mesozooplankton. Low predation impact of selected carnivorous zooplankton suggested that these organisms contributed little to the vertical carbon flux within the region of investigation during the study.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 17:48:20 SAST ]]> An evaluation of the role of parents' representatives in school governing bodies : a case study of selected rural public schools in the Butterworth district https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:8212 Wed 12 May 2021 17:35:43 SAST ]]> The reactions of ruthenium (ii) polypyridyl complexes https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:10374 Wed 12 May 2021 17:09:29 SAST ]]> An exploration of the nature of a private general medical practice as a social system : a case study https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:16146 Wed 12 May 2021 17:07:42 SAST ]]> The capacity of emerging civil engineering construction contractors https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:9693 Wed 12 May 2021 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SAST ]]> The factors that hinder the overall equipment effectiveness at Ford Struandale Engine Plant https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:8673 Thu 13 May 2021 06:30:00 SAST ]]> Investigating the enzymatic mechanism of platinum nanoparticle synthesis in sulfate-reducing bacteria https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:3965 1 mM resulted in the precipitation of protein-nanoparticle bioconjugates, due to unfavourable acidic conditions. This demonstrated that the nanoparticles were binding to and becoming stabilised by general protein in the cell-free solution. Upon addition of a sodium-bicarbonate buffer, a general increase in Pt(IV) reduction to Pt(II) was observed. The addition of the buffer also resulted in an unexplained change in particle morphology and for this reason was not used in subsequent investigations. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was shown to compromise the reduction rate of the Pt(IV) ion by SRB cells. The presence of extracellular NP’s was suggested by the colour of the supernatant turning brown and the A334 increasing over time. Attempts to visualise the particles by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) resulted in an unexpected phenomenon where nanoparticles could be observed to form dynamically upon irradiation by the electron beam. Extended irradiation by the electron beam also resulted in structural changes of the particles occurring during observation. An increase in temperature was shown to increase the reduction rate which in turn resulted in particles decreasing in size. The starting pH was shown to have a significant effect on the reduction rate and particle morphology although specific trends could not be identified. In conclusion, the cell-soluble extract from the sulfate-reducing consortium investigated, is capable of Pt(0) nanoparticle synthesis. Precise control over the particle morphology was not attained although the mechanism was further clarified and optimal conditions for nanoparticle synthesis were determined.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 06:12:22 SAST ]]> Social learning processes of HIV/AIDS women caregivers on their use of traditional foods and medicinal plants : the case of Raphael Centre and Keiskamma Art and Health Centre communities of practice, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:1768 Thu 13 May 2021 06:06:21 SAST ]]> Harmful scripts : raunch femininity as the disguised reiteration of emphasized feminine goals : an exploration of young women's accounts of sexually explicit forms of public expression https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:2840 Thu 13 May 2021 05:54:59 SAST ]]> Arguing from identity: ontology to advocacy in Charles Taylor's political thought https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:2829 Thu 13 May 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