This thesis examines similarities and differences between rock-art sites in Vanuatu and the broader western Pacific region, and situates the results within the framework of Pacific prehistory. Prior to this thesis, regional models of rock-art in the western Pacific were founded on corresponding distributions of non-motif variables, such as technical classes (painting or engraving), topographic ...

Biotin-binding proteins (BBPs), such as avidin and streptavidin, represent potent insect control compounds which could be delivered via transgenic plants. The effects of BBPs on some pasture pests were determined. Black field cricket nymphs (Teleogryllus commodus) had significantly reduced growth and survival when fed on lettuce leaves painted with purified avidin. Adult clover root weevils (Si...

Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) have a natural history unlike that of other chelonians from the northern United States and southern Canada. Although neonates of other freshwater turtles usually emerge from their subterranean nests in late summer or autumn and move to nearby marshes, lakes, or streams to spend their first winter, hatchling painted turtles typically remain inside their shallow ...

The activities of the enzymes, hexokinase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and phosphogluconate dehydrogenase were determined in extracts prepared from hamster cheek pouches which were being painted thrice weekly with 9,10-dimethyl-l,2-benzanthracene. Histology revealed five periods: I, no change, approximately 1 week; II, inflammation, 2d and 3d week; III, hyperplasia after the 3d week; IV,...