[ECOLOG-L] Technology question
Dear Colleagues: Often, I see or listen to interesting stuff - often ecological (sensu lato) - that I would like to remember at a later time. Currently, I use a piece of paper and write it. Question: Is there a *nearly no thinking and cheap* technology that would allow me to dictate (like an MD) into a device that understands my voice and puts it into a text file? Apparently, the technology available is complicated and expensive. Ultimately, my goal is to bypass the dictation step and go from mind to text, totally controlled by the human desiring to have his/her specific thoughts put into digital form. My computer guru colleagues tell me that they are working on this type of technology. Be as it may, please send any constructive ideas to me at: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Can authors citizens of Pakistan and/or Venezuela be published in US scientific journals?
Can authors citizens of Pakistan and/or Venezuela be published in US scientific journals? Dear Colleagues: Do any of you know whether publishers headquartered in the USA can publish scientific papers (and charge page charges) from authors who are citizens of of Pakistan and/or Venezuela? If you have recent (2017) experiences that wish to share with me, please email them to me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Using Turnitin in science classes
Using Turnitin in science classes Dear Colleagues: Finally, I have decided to begin using Turnitin in some of my science classes, including environmental sciences. As a beginning user of Turnitin, I have received valuable feedback on some of the technical settings. However, I have not received feedback on what I considered to be areas where the proverbial rubber meets the road (listed below): 1. How long a string of words do you allow to be OK.? I was suggested 8 words (no scientific rationale behind that was provided). 2. What percentage of similarity is considered to be enough to trigger reporting a work to the superiors for "dishonesty" (or whatever it is called in your schools; after checking with the filters, etc.) 3. Any sliding scale for smaller "offenses" re. percentage of similarity If you have something constructive to communicate pertaining what do you do in your courses or what is the policy at your institution, please, feel free to email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for reviewers of a paper on weevil male genitalia
Looking for reviewers of a paper on weevil male genitalia Dear Colleagues: I am looking for reviewers of a paper (10-11K words long, including legends, references, etc.) on on weevil male genitalia. If any of you wishes to serve as a reviewer (a=or wishes to recommend me one or more expert, careful, and expeditious colleagues, please send me an email directly to me (not the list). Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Teaching of Environmental Science(s) et al. using "plagiarism" detection software
Do you teach Teaching of Environmental Science(s) et al. (any science course) using "plagiarism" detection software Dear Colleagues: Do you teach Environmental Science(s) et al. and use "plagiarism" detection software (e.g., Turnitin)? If "yes", 1. What word string setting have you found useful? 2. Taking into account false positives (e.g., properly quoted passages, literature cited, etc.), what similarity percentage triggers in you reporting the student for "insufficient levels of originality"? If you have a constructive comment, please feel free to email me directly blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails (aka, my not reaching sufficient levels of originality). Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Link to a couple of free bug papers, Texas amber, etc.
Link to a couple of free bug papers, Texas amber, etc. blaypublishers.com/2017/12/30/leb-53-2017/ If you like it, please spread the word. Thanks. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for images (with appropriate permits) of Burmese amber extraction, etc.
Looking for images (with appropriate permits) of Burmese amber extraction, etc. Dear Colleagues: Several colleagues and I are completing a paper on Burmese amber. We are looking for beautiful images that are free to use (with permits, etc.) showing the extraction and other steps in the processing of the amber. While we have found many images on the web (and others have "promised" images), nobody has yet provided images with permission. If you have constructive suggestions (or images), please email me directly. blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Opportunities for women in forensic ecology?
Opportunities for women in forensic ecology? Dear Colleagues: I am trying to assist a former fantastic student who happens to be a woman who is looking for funding opportunities to support her graduate studies in forensic ecology. Could someone provide me with pointers that will allow me to help this lady? If you have a constructive suggestion, please email me directly at blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD https://blaypublishers.com <http://blaypublishers.com> 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] How common is to include or request a "similarity report" for submitted papers?
How common is to include or request a "similarity report" for submitted papers? Dear Colleagues: In the last few months, two colleagues, who happen to be from the same country, have either submitted (in the case of authors) or requested (in the case of a reviewer) a "similarity report" for different submitted manuscripts. Is this a new trend in scientific publication? If you have any constructive comments, please send them directly to me. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potentially repeated emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers. com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Acalypterate insect wings: dorsal vs. ventral to determine right vs left
Acalypterate insect wings: dorsal vs. ventral to determine right vs left Hi: Several decades ago, I dissected many flies and mounted the dissected parts on slides. For example, slide 1 contains 1 head, 2 wings and 2 front legs (I tossed the rest of the body) of specimen 1; slide 2 contains 1 head, 2 wings and 2 front legs of specimen 2, etc. Unfortunately, thus far for me, I did not label right vs left. While I have successfully figured out how to tell the legs apart (right vs. left), I do not feel as confident on the wings. My understanding is that the veins project more ventrally. Assuming this is correct (OK to correct me), saying it is not as easy as confidently determining it for the legs. If you have experience telling right from left wings, could you tell me how you are able to do that in dissected wings? I can be reached at blayjo...@gmail.com Thanks. Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Telescoping ocelli?
Dear Colleagues: Recently, someone else and I were examining some adult insects and noticed that the ocelli are mounted in cylindrical protuberances. My colleague noticed that some of those protuberances appear higher than others and I agree. We will be doing some more imaging asap. The idea occurred to my colleague that the ocelli may be retractable/telescoping. Do any of you know of such cases in insects or other animals? I know that vision is related to the environment in which animals live and, in the case we are examining, such modifications (if real) may have a functional significance. If you choose to reply, please direct your answers to me: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Teneral flies walking on a concrete area
Teneral flies walking on a sidewalk Dear Colleagues: Last week, a colleague of mine and I observed dozens of teneral flies walking on a concrete area located on a rather well transited urban site ca. 8:30AM. My general impression of arthropods is that they tend to be found in less exposed areas, so I was surprised by this observation. If you have something constructive to comment (e.g. similar observations, an explanation, etc.), please send the comment to me: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] The Evolving World: Evolution in Everyday Life (a book): Has anyone in this listserver developed (or know someone who has developed) teaching materials for this book?
Dear Colleaagues: Yesterday, I became aware of Mindell's, *The Evolving World: Evolution in Everyday Life. *Although I have not yet received the book, it seems to be appropriate for non-science college majors. The book includes ecological applications. The publishers told me that there are no teaching materials for the book. Has anyone in this listserver developed (or know someone who has developed) teaching materials tailored for this book? If you have a constructive suggestion, please free to email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for Plant and Human Affairs: Laboratory Manual (Edition II) by Schultes and Hill
Dear Colleagues: Besides Harvard (which does not loan these titles), is there any library on Earth that loans a. *Plant and Human Affairs: Laboratory Manual (*Edition II) by Schultes and Hill 1973 <-- I prefer this one and/or b. *Plant and Human Affairs: Laboratory Manual* by Schultes and Hill 1960 ? I have failed to find them in LoC and Biodiversity Heritage Library, Google, etc. If you have a constructive suggestion, please email me directly. blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Software to detect patterns of markings on leaves
Software to detect patterns of markings on leaves Dear Colleagues: A colleague of mine and I have taken numerous images of damage in fossil leaves. In this particular project, the damage of interest consists of repeated (side by side, discrete) markings on the fossils presumably caused by insects. Although by eyeball clusters of markings are obvious, in some other cases, such clusters of markings are not obvious. Could someone recommend easy-to-use software that may detect patterns where my eye has failed? Is this something that ImageJ could do? If you have constructive suggestions, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for old (late 1890's - late 1920's; mostly Czech) publications
Looking for old (late 1890's - late 1920's; mostly Czech) publications Dear Colleagues: For several months, I have been looking for old (late 1890's - late 920's; mostly Czech) publications (mostly insect ecophysiology). Several rounds of interlibrary loan efforts have reduced the amount needed from 200 to 55. If you know (or have access to) Czech libraries and/or wish to help please email me off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for possible duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Requesting a few reviewers for a paper on vitamin D in plants, insects, and humans
Dear Colleagues: I received a long (ca. 11,000 words, including captions and Literature Cited) paper on vitamin D in insects, plants, and humans. If you know of someone who may be interested in reviewing this paper for my journal before the end of May 2018, please let me know off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Ant pests in colonial times in Puerto Rico: ecological impacts
Ant pests in colonial times in Puerto Rico: ecological impacts Dear Colleagues: The following link (contents in Spanish) contains a brief description of pestiferous ants and their ecological impacts in Puerto Rico, ca. 1510's. https://books.google.com/books?id=Gl8zAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA12&; lpg=PA12&dq=epidemia+hormigas+puerto+rico&source=bl&ots= Kef0OsfHjh&sig=iiiKFLjeAf-Hya24WXLW7RsCPtY&hl=en&sa=X&ved= 0ahUKEwjQsfLaz7jbAhVk64MKHb-mCJsQ6AEITzAI#v=onepage&q= epidemia%20hormigas%20puerto%20rico&f=false The ants are attributed to have destroyed useful trees and roots. Also, children needed to be protected from the ants. If you have any clue what species (one or more) of ant could these have been, please feel free to send me an email off the list: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Still looking for reviewers of a long (and interesting) paper on vitamin D on insects
Still looking for reviewers of a long (and interesting) paper on vitamin D on insects Dear Colleagues: I am still looking for reviewers of a long (and interesting) paper on vitamin D on insects. If anyone is interested, please send me an email to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Are there experts on naming of organic compounds in this group?
Are there experts on naming of organic compounds in this group? Hi: I am faced with an issue involving the naming of an organic compound of major importance in the life and ecology of arthropods. The issue appears to involve priority in naming chemical compounds. I have sent a the question to PubChem and two organic chemist friends of mine. Thus far, none has answered. This is new territory for me. Are there experts on naming of organic compounds in this group? If anyone in this group is willing to offer constructive suggestions, please feel free to email me separately, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Comparison of faces based on old photographs
Hi: I am finishing a paper on someone who contributed to the spread of botany and horticulture in the USA during first part of the 20th century. I have two images: one excellent, taken when the person was ca. 25-30; the other mediocre, from a newspaper, taken when the person was 65-70?). I need help confirming whether it is likely that both images are actually of the same person. If you know people who could do that for me as a favor - I do not have the software and know how - please email me directly. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for scientific name of a Cambodian plant (or botanical material), Chor Kronanh)
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for the scientific name (genus only OK) of a Cambodian plant (or botanical material), known as Chor Kron~anh (the tilde goes over the n). Any constructive lead will be appreciated. This material appears to be used by humans. blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Trade-offs and other analogies in eclogy
Dear Colleagues: Could someone tell me where analogies (e.g., from economics) came from into ecology? I can think of many of them, such as: 1. comparing living things with machines - I assume as a result of 16-17th century advances in astronomy, 2. comparing populations and above with well organized "societies", such as the expressions "balance of nature" (<-- as I understand it, a totally debunked yet cherished idea), "economy of nature", etc. This seems to me to be influenced by classical economics. 3. comparing "decisions" of organisms with "trade-offs". I wonder if there are cases where this is not true. It seems to me that such an attitude leads to conformism in human societies, which is good for those with power. Overall, often I wonder under what circumstances where the analogies brought into the sciences, how have those analogies shaped the course of science and society, and, most importantly, whether the have been tested rigorously (ajka, whether they are true :) . Please, send any constructive feedback to me directly, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. It does not escape my memory that Darwin remembered artificial selection when thinking about natural selection. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Tacama(ha)ca
Dear Colleagues: I am trying to find the *origin of the word* "tacamaca" or "tacamahaca". In a 16th century document, a tree, tacama(ha)ca, whose scientific name is *Populus balsamifera* L., is mentioned. As far, as I have been able to find, the word comes from the Nahuatl. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/tacamahac . If you happen to have a more detailed origin for the word, please send me an email to blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers. com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request ideas for doable college-level projects
Request ideas for doable college-level projects Dear Colleagues: In the fall 2018, I am penciled to teach a graduate-level ecology course. As a general rule, the students are (thankfully!) :) highly motivated and are required to turn in an "independent research project". Although I have ideas and some students have already contacted me, I wish to request ideas that I may offer them doable in, say 9 weeks. I would like to inspire the students to aim for publication, even if they don't quite get there. I have divided the ideas into: 1. Experimentally-driven projects: This may be the most interesting and also difficult to complete in such a short time. Projects in interactions between x and y (e.g., insect-plant) come to mind. 2. Natural history projects: Not experimentally-driven but equally valuable, particularly if one is beginning to learn about a system. May trigger future projects. 3. Methods projects. For example, which of of these two (or more) methods catches more or have such and such effects. 4. Review paper projects. Any ideas are welcomed. Students have access to a major library with major interlibrary loan system. 5. Historical papers. For example, what is the origin of such and such idea in ecology? Students have access to a major library with major interlibrary loan system. If you feel you wish to send constructive replies, please answers directly to me, blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Nobel and other such awards
Nobel and other such awards Dear Colleagues: Several colleagues and I are working on a little historical paper about two physiologists (both born in the 1870s) with very broad interests in biology. One won a Nobel Prize. I am prepared to assert that Nobel Prizes and other such awards tend to popularize the belief that the statements made by the awardees are likely to be true (even if they are later proven to be false). Although I have read quite a bit on this effect, the literature tends to emphasize recent decades, *not* the beginning of the 20th century. Although this effect is very much to be expected (or like some people like to say, "human nature"; note, instead, I prefer to say "the nature of some humans"), it would be great to cite studies that address this (i.e., the effect of Nobel Prizes or other such awards on the belief that the statements made by the awardees are likely to be true, even if they are later proven to be false) say in the first 25 years or so of the 20th century. If you remember any such papers from the top of your head, I would like to read from you. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Science anxiety
Science anxiety Dear Colleagues: In collaboration with a colleague, I am helping out on a little project on science anxiety. In reading a large, 2016 work on this subject, the statement is made about one of the co-authors of the work (note the quotes), "discovered and named the phenomenon 'science anxiety' ". Although I suspect that science, math, and, in general, learning about _ (fill in the blank with your favorite subject, including the subject matter of this listserver, besides the obvious entomophobia) is as ancient as humanity, I will appreciate examples, as old as you may remember of literature and/or behaviors that could be pigeonholed inside the big umbrella of "science anxiety". If you know of any such old examples, please feel free to email me directly at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Ecology, evolution, and/or functional significance of having many tarsomeres or many antennomeres?
Ecology, evolution, and/or functional significance of having many tarsomeres or many antennomeres? Hi: Numerous arthropods have elongated legs and/or antennae. Those elongated structures are sometimes made out of a large number of units (-meres) that may (or may not) be true anatomical segments (in contrast to a much longer than usual segment). Is anyone aware of papers dealing with the ecology, evolution, and functional significance of having many tarsomeres or many antennomeres? Besides issues of sexual selection (and the obvious use of those characteristics to identify the organisms), I have not yet come across papers addressing that in my search. If you know of anything from the top of your head, could you send me an email to blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge P.S. I just came across a paper showing the basic data on reduction of legs in a group with typically elongated legs. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Most recent issue of Life: The Excitement of Biology is available. https://blaypublishers.com/2018/08/04/leb-54-2017/
Most recent issue of Life: The Excitement of Biology is available. https://blaypublishers.com/2018/08/04/leb-54-2017/ Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Trying to find ca. 20 papers mostly written in Czech authored by biologist E. Babak
Trying to find ca. 20 papers mostly written in Czech authored by biologist E. Babak Hello: I am trying to find ca. 20 papers mostly written in Czech authored by biologist E. Babak. Through by efforts as well as Interlibrary Loan, I have garnered ca. 170 out of 199 and probably will be able to get 10 more. That leaves ca. 20 papers that I do not have. I wonder if there may be members of this group connected with libraries in the Czech Republic who may be able to help me. If you choose to reply, please do so directly to me, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for specimens or images of two small species of insects: Arachnocoris berytoides (Grenada) and A. karukerae (Guadaloupe) (Hemiptera: Nabidae)
Dear Colleagues: I am trying to locate colleagues with access to excellent images or to preserved (pinned or in liquids) specimens of two small species of insects: *Arachnocoris berytoides* (Grenada) and *A. karukerae* (Guadaloupe) (Hemiptera: Nabidae). If you have any information, please kindly email me directly at: blayjo...@gmail.com. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Call for papers in Life: The Excitement of Biology indexed by
A positive publishing experience: Call for papers in *Life: The Excitement of Biology* indexed by *Biological Abstracts*, *Biosis, CAB Abstracts *and *Google Scholar* and participates in CitedBy (CrossRef) Dear Colleague: Are you looking for a peer-reviewed journal to which you can send your scholarly contributions? If “yes”, feel free to consider *Life: The Excitement of Biology, * www.blaypublishers.com. *LEB* is indexed by *Biological Abstracts*, *Biosis, CAB Abstracts *and *Google Scholar* and participates in CitedBy (CrossRef). We are a growing publisher dedicated to delivering affordable access to authors and subscribers. 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ The *LEB* experience is personalized to connect you with a wealth of resources and information. If you like what you see, please feel free to submit a paper and/or spread the word about *Life: The Excitement of Biology* with your professional network. Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Santiago-Blay, PhD Editor-in-Chief, *Life: The Excitement of Biology* E-mail: blaypublish...@gmail.com Facebook: Jorge A. Santiago-Blay LinkedIn: Jorge Santiago-Blay Twitter: @blayjorge Tumblr: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* WordPress: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* Una experiencia de publicación positiva: Llamado a enviar artículos científicos a *Life: The Excitement of Biology*. *¡ Incluída en Biological Abstracts, Biosis CAB Abstracts y Google Scholar!* Estimado/a(s) colega: ¿Está buscando una revista con revision pericial a la cual enviar sus artículos académicos? Si su respuesta es “sí”, considere la posibilidad de enviarlos a *Life: The Excitement of Biology, *www.blaypublishers.com *¡ ahora incluída en Biological Abstracts, Biosis, CAB Abstracts y Google Scholar y* participa en CitedBy (CrossRef)! 1. Experiencias positivas para los autores que publican papers en *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Ejemplos gratuitos de papers publicados en *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guía para los Autores *y cargos por página en *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Desea subscribirse a *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ La experiecia de publicar papers en *LEB* está personalizada para conectarlo a usted con recursos e información abundantes. Si le gusta lo que ve, por favor, siéntase en libertad de enviar un artículo científico y/o riegue la voz sobre *Life: The Excitement of Biology*. Gracias. Sinceramente, Jorge Santiago-Blay, PhD Editor-en-Jefe, *Life: The Excitement of Biology* E-mail: blaypublish...@gmail.com Facebook: Jorge A. Santiago-Blay LinkedIn: Jorge Santiago-Blay Twitter: @blayjorge Tumblr: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* WordPress: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* 一次积极的发表体验：*Life: The Excitement of Biology* *(LEB)*正在征集投稿，该杂志可按*Biological Abstracts*, *Biosis, CAB Abstracts*以及*Google Scholar*索引，且参与文献引用 (交叉引用)。 亲爱的同行， 您是否在寻找一份同行评审期刊来发表您的学术研究成果? 如果是的话，敬请投稿*Life: The Excitement of Biology,* www.blaypublishers.com. *LEB*可按*Biological Abstracts*, *Biosis, CAB Abstracts*以及*Google Scholar* 索引，并且参与了文献引用 (交叉引用)。 我们是正处于不断成长中的出版商，致力于为作者和用户提供优惠的访问入口。 1. *LEB*发表的论文作者的有益经验，请访问：http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. *LEB*发表的论文示例，请访问： http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *LEB*的作者投稿指南和版面费，请访问：http://blaypublishers.com/archives/*.* 4. 投稿到*LEB*请访问：http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ *LEB*可个性化地向您提供丰富的资源和信息。 如果您对您所看到的感兴趣的话，请向*Life: The Excitement of Biology*投稿，且（或）通过您的专业网络替*Life: The Excitement of Biology*宣传。 由衷地向您表达感谢！ Jorge Santiago-Blay, 博士 *Life: The Excitement of Biology*的主编 邮箱：: blaypublish...@gmail.com Facebook: Jorge A. Santiago-Blay LinkedIn: Jorge Santiago-Blay Twitter: @blayjorge Tumblr: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* WordPress: *Life-The Excitement of Biology* Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Mussels as bioindicators
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I edit a peer-reviewed scientific journal (*Life: The Excitement of Biology* , blaypublishers.com <https://webaccess.si.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=hM-BpJYAoV-JjtTX0GZomRJKeIx7YlVWkyQ5IARD8ol5Xv-K4S_SCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AYgBsAGEAeQBwAHUAYgBsAGkAcwBoAGUAcgBzAC4AYwBvAG0ALwA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fblaypublishers.com%2f>). Late last week, I received an original paper (not a review) on mussels as bioindicators. This paper uses histochemical techniques to evaluate levels of toxicity. I would like to know if there are colleagues in this list (or knowing someone) willing to review this paper (ca. 4,400 words, incl. lit. cited and figure legends). If "yes", please, feel free to email me directly off the list blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] EBSCO
Dear Listers: I publish a peer-reviewed scientific journal (blaypublishers.com). Recently, an EBSCO representative has offered me a “standard, non-exclusive, license agreement”. If any of you have interacted with EBSCO and is willing to share your interactions with me, could you please contact me off the list (blaypublish...@gmail.com)? If you prefer the phone, that may be possible, just send me an email first. Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Measuring cell length and surface area
Hello Ecolog-Listers: A student working with me and I have completed a little project characterizing plant mutations whose expression is manifested in the size/shape of the cells. Typically, how many cells per specimen are measured? I was planning to digitally measure a sample of cells in each specimen (e.g. all cells located along the central axis and then the cells in one cross section approximately perpendicular to the first axis. Any constructive feedback, blayjo...@gmail.com , welcomed. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Why are pigs used as models of human biology
Why are pigs used as models of human biology Dear Ecolog-Listers: I often wonder what are the reasons why pigs seem to be used so often in studies of human physiology. For phylogenetic reasons, I would have thought chimps would be the preferred choice. Is it because of humane, $, or are there other considerations? Thank you. If you know, please send me an email to: blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Can anyone recommend listservers for publishers?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Can anyone recommend listservers for publishers? If you have any recommendations, please kindly email those recommendations to me directly at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] LEB 3(1) freely available online here: http://blaypublishers.com/2015/04/18/leb-31-2015/
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[ECOLOG-L] Contacts at the Musee du Biterrois in France?
Contacts at the Musee du Biterrois in France? Dear Ecolog-Liesters: A colleague of mine and I have been trying to contact (thus far without success) the Musee du Biterrois in France? If any of you have contacts there, could you kindly email me (blayjo...@gmail.com) directly? Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] What is typically done?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Some of you know that I run a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Although I have published in a number of other journals, I do not remember ever withdrawing a paper of mine after it has been accepted. Thus, I do not have experience with the typical publishers' behavior in those cases. Note, herein, I am not asking about authors not wanting their paper reviewed. I have 0 tolerance for those and, when that has happened, the papers are returned to the authors. Instead, herein, I am concerned about authors whose papers are accepted, all reviews returned, and even some editorial work on my part, etc. Background follows: Recently, a large (ca. 25 printed pages) paper was withdrawn from my journal by authors from a country other than the USA four days before going to press. The reason given, herein I paraphrase, is the some of the authors did not like to publish in my journal. Frankly, after all the work the reviewers and I put, I was not pleased but, I wished them the best. However, looking forward... several colleagues have suggested me to make it mandatory the signing of a form (*by all authors, including their functional emails*) *not only the corresponding author*, indicating that: a. The paper is not under consideration in another journal. Could someone tell me how common it is these days to send papers to two (or more) journals simultaneously? I thought that was an absolute "thou shall not" but apparently, I am in error. Could someone tell me why are some folks doing that? By the way, I publisher told me this sort of thing happens ca. 10% of the papers and that it is part of being a publisher! b. Once accepted, only editorial decision can remove an already accepted paper. c. If you have other suggestions (or the actual forms used in other journals), to minimize this type of author's behavior, please feel free to send them along. I shall request permission to use/modify from the publishers. Any feedback, please send it to me directly (blayjo...@gmail.com). Thank you. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Edible insects
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I have just been invited to a large food event where I am supposed to talk about (and demonstrate, that means eating) edible (dead) insects. Question: Of the many companies available on the web that sell edible insects, do you have recommendations (positive or negative, that means, which companies to avoid)? Kindly email any info. directly to me (blayjo...@gmail.com) Grateful for any suggestions, sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for reviewers for a paper on a species of Caribbean Eleutherodactylus
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I just received a small paper on a species of Caribbean *Eleutherodactylus* for possible publication in *LEB*. I would like to send it out for review to some colleagues outside the Caribbean. If any of you is interested or would like to recommend someone(s), please send me an email off the list ( blayjo...@gmail.com). Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Teaching Evolution using games and simulations
Dear Dr. Voltilini: Two excellent sources listed in the link below are: Perkins, A. E. H. 2014. *The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution*. Second Edition by Carl Zimmer. Study Guide. Roberts and Company Publishers. Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. 290 pp. This excellent book is loaded with activities for its book companion, Zimmer (2015 listed below). Zimmer, C. 2015. *The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution*. Second Edition. Roberts and Company Publishers. Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. 452 pp. This link (below) has many more sources in Appendix 1. Hope something is useful to you. https://blaypublishers.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/leb-31santiago-blay-et-al-pp-33-56-sencerizing.pdf Sincerely, Jorge 2015-05-03 21:07 GMT-04:00 VOLTOLINI : > Dear friends, > > I am teaching Ecology and I would like to use a game or a simulation > software to teach how evolution (mutation rates, selection,...) works. Any > suggestions? Thanks for any ideas! > > > Prof. Dr. J. C. VOLTOLINI > Grupo de Pesquisa e Ensino em Biologia da Conservação - ECOTROP > Universidade de Taubaté, Departamento de Biologia Taubaté, SP. 12030-010. > E-Mail: jcvol...@uol.com.br > * Grupo de pesquisa ECOTROP CNPq: > http://dgp.cnpq.br/buscaoperacional/detalhepesq.jsp?pesq=8137155809735635 > * Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8137155809735635 > * Assessoria Estatística: http://assessoria-estatistica.blogspot.com.br/ > * Fotos de Cursos e Projetos: http://www.facebook.com/ecotrop > -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] pronunciation of a Latin genus name
pronunciation of a Latin genus name Dear Ecolog-Listers: The other day, I heard a colleague pronounce the Latin name *Arachnocoris *as Arachno'coris. Instead, I have heard many other times the genus pronounced as Arachnoco'ris. In checking this source, http://capewest.ca/pron.html , I cannot find an example or a word with more than two syllables ending in "-ris". Any guidance welcomed. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Detailed etymological dictionaries with frequencies of usage through time
Detailed etymological dictionaries with frequencies of usage through time Dear All: Are there etymological dictionaries that not only state the year (and publication) or alleged first use of a biological word (and its origin) but also the frequency of use of each different meaning through time? If you know, please, feel free to send me an email off the lost, blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Homing distances - looking for a recent, say 2014-2015 review emphasizing insects
Homing distances - looking for a recent, say 2014-2015 review emphasizing insects Hello: I am trying to help someone on the subject of homing distances for insects. I am searching on Google Scholar for a recent review, say 2014-2015, and, thus far, I am not finding one, although there are many papers on individual (or small groups of) species. If you know of any recent review paper from the top of your head, please feel free to contact me directly, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies if you receive this request more than once. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Long-term (say, 10 years or more) population/metapopulation studies
Long-term (say, 10 years or more) population/metapopulation studies Dear Ecolog-Listers: Are there repositories for long-term (say, 10 years or more) population/metapopulation studies, particularly, but not exclusively, of insects? Of course, I am checking in the web and in my own library yet, most studies are much shorter than 10 years. Examples of such studies follow: 1. Paul Ehrlich's lab at Stanford University on Bay Checkerspot butterfly, *Euphydrias editha,* populations in California 2. Long-term Ecological Research Program - http://www.lternet.edu/ 3. Sadly, many unpublished PhD Dissertations and MS Theses If you have some more sources, ideally review papers, or units like the Ecological Research Program (http://www.lternet.edu/), please feel free to contact me at blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Organizations that promote public awareness (education) about invertebrate animals?
Organizations that promote public awareness (education) about invertebrate animals? Hello Ecolog-Listers: In addition to the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums ( https://www.aza.org/ and http://www.titag.org/ , http://www.titag.org/ieccmain.html , note list of participants and organizations), are there other units that promote public awareness (education) about invertebrate animals? Thus far, I am not detecting many in my first searches. Thank you. If you have any suggestion, please, feel free to email me. Apologies for any potential duplicate email. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Contacts in Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles
Contacts in Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles Dear Ecolog-Listers: A colleague of mine and I are completing a paper and just discovered we need specimens from Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles. I have contacted a number of colleagues inquiring for contacts in the island and, thus far, I have failed. If you can recommend people who could help us in Guadeloupe. please feel free to send me an email directly: blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Exudates from bryophytes?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Have any of you seen (or is aware of) the presence of exudates (in amounts, that could be collected by hand) in bryophytes? Any reference, information, or samples would be appreciated. My contact information is: blayjorge@gmail. com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Do you know how to remove resin (EpoTek + hardener mix) from glass and metal?
Hello Ecolog-Listers: Droplets of resin + hardener have landed on a sensitive scale. Do you know how to remove resin (EpoTek + hardener mix) from glass and metal? If you have any constructive suggestions, please email me directly: blayjorge @ gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] General Genetics (lecture and lab textbooks)
General Genetics (lecture and lab textbooks) Dear Ecolog-Listers: I wish to know if you have recommendations of *excellent* textbooks (lecture and labs) for General Genetics for science majors. Although I just finished teaching an upper division Genetic Analysis course and I am well familiarized with what is available, I am not as familiarized with la creme de la creme for General Genetics. Ideally, I want a textbook that is (list is not comprehensive): 1. As inexpensive as possible (available online, softbound, etc.). 2. Easy to read, understand. and profusely illustrated. 3. Does not assume more than intro. biology (for majors) knowledge. 4. Emphasizes principles of genetics, model organisms, critical thinking, experimental design, ecological and conservation genetics, etc. 5. Has a generous companion packages (incl. PowerPoints, online quiz cartridges - not the ones that reside with the publishers but the ones than reside on campus only, etc.). For anything online, technology is as close to 100% reliable and intuitive as possible. 6. Does not shy away from math and stats (because I do not shy away from those either). 7. Is not divorced of the historical context of genetics. 8. Highlights the importance of genetics in modern life. 9. For labs, all of the above and not just the usual genetics exercises. I want a book that invites exploration and engages all of us in the field. Ideally, with a manual for s/he that may be helping with setting up the lab. If you have any feedback, please kindly send it directly to me, blayjo...@gmail.com With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Making slides of tardigrades
Making slides of tardigrades Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am helping a student who is working on tardigrades. The student wants to prepare slides of the active form of tardigrades (ideally permanently). Thus far, we are finding Hoyer's mounting medium as the most common liquid but the problem there is twofold: getting the chloral hydrate and the slides are not really "permanent" (at least in my experience). Someone else has used polyvinyl-lactophenol (I have no experience with this medium. Questions: 1. Can anyone direct me to best practices for making (ideally) permanent slides of tardigrades? 2. Another protocol calls for "ringing" the prepared slides using Glyptol. I have plenty of experience with Glyptal. I am not sure if Glyptol is as good as I think Glyptal was. Will appreciate constructive replies directly to: blayjo...@gmail.com With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Identification of a likely podocarpaceaean
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Recently, I saw what appears to be a member of the Podocarpaceae a university campus in western United States. As far as I could see, the tree does not have a tag, hence I don't think it's going to be easy to locate its identification with local databases on campus. I already asked local experts and they able to identify the plant to species. If I provide images of the foliage (lanceolate leaves ending in a pointy end, reminiscent to me of *Torreya*) and fructifications [currently, they looks like a little water melons (ca, 3.5 cm long x 2.5 cm diameter] could someone recommend someone likely able to identify the tree to species? If so, please kindly send me an email to: blayjo...@gmail.com . With gratefulness, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Active listservers for plant identification
Dear Ecolog-Listers: For years, I have been looking for currently active listservers interested in plant identification? The closest two I know are Planet Plant ID (a Facebook group, not a listserv) and Ecolog-L where there are many botanically-inclined colleagues. If you know of other, listservers or groups, could you let me know? My email is blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
Re: [ECOLOG-L] teaching evolution in ecology courses
lict, I just > tell him or her that its good that they have well-formed beliefs and I am > not asking you to believe anything. In fact, you should not just blankly > accept what I tell you just because I or anyone else said it. You should > require proof something is right or wrong. But, for this class you need to > be able to repeat what I tell you and what you read in class about > evolution and understand what it means. I will say that I believe 90% of > telling them this is body language and manerisms that ensure them that I am > just wanting them to learn what they need to know. It certainly defuses > nearly all conflicts. YOu are just helping them learn what they need to > know for the tests. > > > > Frankly, I don't see how someone can learn what evolution and natural > selection are and not conclude some level of acceptance, but everyone is > different, I am not going to change 20 years of religious learning, but I > can at least end up with an informed student walking out of my door at the > end of the semester. Maybe that attitude has more to do with it than > anything? Heck if I know. All I know is that this has worked for me and > if it helps a student learn the material without moral conflicts to get in > the way, all the better. > > > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 10:09 AM, David Inouye wrote: > > It would be interesting to preface discussions of evolution in ecology > courses with a few minutes about the cognitive differences considered in > the paper mentioned in this NPR story: > > > http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2015/06/29/418289762/don-t-believe-in-evolution-try-thinking-harder?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20150705&utm_campaign=mostemailed&utm_term=nprnews > > I wonder whether some of the students I taught in introductory > ecology/evolution who were resistant to the idea of evolution might have > been influenced by this. > > David Inouye > > > Dr. David W. Inouye, Professor Emeritus > Department of Biology > University of Maryland > College Park, MD 20742-4415 > > 2014-15: President, Ecological Society of America > > Principal Investigator > Rocky Mtn. Biological Laboratory > PO Box 519 > Crested Butte, CO 81224 > > ino...@umd.edu > 301-405-6946 > > > > > > -- > > Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP > > Environmental Studies Program > > Green Mountain College > > Poultney, Vermont > > Link to online CV and portfolio : > https://www.visualcv.com/malcolm-mc-callum?access=18A9RYkDGxO > > “Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array > of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a > many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers > alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.” > -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 > into law. > > "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - > Allan Nation > > 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert > 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, > and pollution. > 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction > MAY help restore populations. > 2022: Soylent Green is People! > > The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) > Wealth w/o work > Pleasure w/o conscience > Knowledge w/o character > Commerce w/o morality > Science w/o humanity > Worship w/o sacrifice > Politics w/o principle > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any > attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may > contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized > review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and > destroy all copies of the original message. > > > > > > -- > > Malcolm L. McCallum, PHD, REP > > Link to online CV and portfolio : > https://www.visualcv.com/malcolm-mc-callum?access=18A9RYkDGxO > > > “Nothing is more priceless and worthy of preservation than the rich array > of animal life with which our country has been blessed. It is a > many-faceted treasure, of value to scholars, scientists, and nature lovers > alike, and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.” > -President Richard Nixon upon signing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 > into law. > > "Peer pressure is designed to contain anyone with a sense of drive" - > Allan Nation > > 1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert > 1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss, > and pollution. > 2000: Marine reserves, ecosystem restoration, and pollution reduction > MAY help restore populations. > 2022: Soylent Green is People! > > The Seven Blunders of the World (Mohandas Gandhi) > Wealth w/o work > Pleasure w/o conscience > Knowledge w/o character > Commerce w/o morality > Science w/o humanity > Worship w/o sacrifice > Politics w/o principle > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any > attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may > contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized > review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and > destroy all copies of the original message. > -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Question
Hello Entomo-Listers: I am considering participating in BugFest (NC, USA, http://www.bugfest.org/) this year and distribute products made, in part, with cricket powder, so-called “cricket flour”. While some of the products have been purchased and I intend to distribute them as is (e.g. chips out of the bag), I have cooked the chocolate chip cookies made, in part, with cricket powder. Question: In cases like this, is there a standard form that participants (= people eating) would have to sign to exempt me (or my company) from any liability if anyone becomes (or claims to become) sick? Any other things I should do to minimize risk to myself (or my company) and protect the health of people participating? As a possible way to placate my concerns, I have been told to not only explain to potential participants issues of allergies but also to have big signs reading “Eat at your own risk” (“Coma a su propio riesgo”). Please, send any constructive suggestions directly to me at, blayjo...@gmail.com. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Most recent issue of LEB 3(2) available. Link inside
Most recent issue of LEB 3(2) available. Link inside Dear Ecolog-Listers: Most recent issue of LEB 3(2) available. Link inside http://blaypublishers.com/2015/07/26/leb-32-2015-2/ with herpetological, plant chemistry, and insect papers Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Listervers Anatomy and Physiology
Listervers Anatomy and Physiology Dear Ecolog-Listers: I have been looking for free listservers emphasizing Anatomy and Physiology. Do you know of any? If "yes", please feel free to send me an email directly. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] VHS --> DVD for quantitative analyses of behavior
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I need guidance on copying videotapes (VHS format, I was the videographer) into DVD. Although we have already found a machine to do that, I would like to insert of clock into the DVD output. Can that be done and, if "yes", how? Also, could someone recommend one or more programs for quantitative analyses of behavior? Important considerations include, 1) cost and 2) ease of use. If you have any constructive suggestions, please, feel free to email me off the list at: blayjo...@gmail.com Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] *Excellent* biology dictionaries (printed or digital) from Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin
*Excellent* biology dictionaries (printed or digital) from Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin Dear Ecolog-Listers: I have a number of Chinese students in two of my non-science majors courses. I will appreciate recommendations of *Excellent* biology dictionaries (printed or digital) from Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin. Please, feel free to email any such recommendations directly to me at: blayjo...@gmail.com . Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Mindfulness practices in STEM Education?
Hello Ecolog-Listers: As a favor to a colleague, I would like to know if you know of faculty members, departments, groups of departments, universities, etc. incorporating mindfulness [*"Mindfulness* is the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one's attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment, which can be trained by meditational practices that are described in detail in the Buddhist tradition." ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*Mindfulness)]* practices in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. If you have any constructive feedback, please kindly direct it to me: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Location of "Fossil Fish Publishing"
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am trying to find the City, State, Country of the publication listed below. Pookottil, R. 2013. *B.E.E.M.: Biological Emergence-based Evolutionary Mechanism: How Species Direct Their Own Evolution*. Fossil Fish Publishing. City, State, Country. 288 pp. Thus far, I have been unsuccessful. If you know, please, feel free to send me an email off the list. Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge blayjo...@gmail.com Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Someone willing to help with a few (7) Japanese localities?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am trying to locate some (old) collection sites on a map of Japan. In seven cases, I do not feel 100% confident that I have the pin on the right place. Could someone direct me to resources (e.g. online sites, helpful geography listservers, etc.) Thus far, I have consulted maps easily found on the web and a gazetteer. Potentially complicating factors include: name and/or boundary changes, use of old names, and, of course errors in recording the data. If you have any constructive suggestions, please feel free to send me an email off the list to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Enumeration of ecological relationships (e.g. survivorship curves, functional response)
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Although in graph the Y axis goes from 0 (at the bottom) --> bigger numbers (away from the bottom), I have always wondered why, in the enumeration of relationships (e.g. survivorship, functional response), the curve at the top receives the # 1 (or I) and they increase as one move towards the base of the graph. See examples below. http://media-3.web.britannica.com/eb-media/42/6542-004-BE57D88E.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/FunctionalResponsesGraph.svg/2000px-FunctionalResponsesGraph.svg.png (most are like the link immediately above but see this counter example, http://ww2.tnstate.edu/ganter/BIO-412-Lab6-2-Fig1.gif Constructive illumination [beyond "someone has to be # 1, so why not the one on top" :-) ] will be appreciated. Just sent it to blayjo...@gmail.com . Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Anatomy and Physiology listservers
Dear Ecolog-Listers: For the longest time, I have been searching for listservers on Anatomy and Physiology (human or other species is OK). If you know of any, could you send me an email off the list? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] How different does a figure have to be from a previously published one?
Dear Ecolog-Listers When authors send me papers for publication, I try to remember to remind them to ask permission to reproduce images from the owner of the copyright. Whether non-human or human entities, an email is generally all it takes to say "yes". Yet, sometimes money needs to be transacted. My question is, if the money involved is too much, how different does the new image have to be to be considered as "different" from the previously published one and be free from the concerns of copyright violations. Your anecdotes (whether personal or from someone else) as well as constructive suggestions,will be welcomed. Please send them to blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Pseudosphinx tetrio (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I have unpublished feeding data (collected in the mid 1980's) on *Pseudosphinx tetrio* (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) larvae. Although I could get a little paper out of it, I wonder if anyone else would like to join forces and produce something more substantial. If you do, please send me a message directly (not to the group): blayjo...@gmail.com Maybe we can work something out. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] How to know what species inhabited a place before the first survey?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am posting this (and another question in a few days) for a colleague with minimal internet connectivity. How can anyone one know what species inhabited a place before the first survey? Background: As a limitation of any study, say we are studying "Area A" and we do not know what the species assemblage was prior to the very first survey. Thus, if "species 1" was not found within the area but was found nearby at another "similar" site, is there a way to make an educated guess as to whether "species 1" was likely there in the past? If anyone wishes to reply constructively, please send me an email to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Ex-situ (only) conservation programs vs. ex-situ conservation programs that release organisms back in the wild
Dear Ecolog-Listers: This is the other message I am posting this of behalf of a colleague who currently has limited electronic connectivity. Have there been reports given showing the amount of ex-situ conservation programs in existence vs the number that actually end up releasing the animals into the wild? Background: Just looking around at programs for amphibians, it seems that many have a "catch and keep" attitude. Sometimes this is warranted, as in cases of the home range of the animal being infested with chytrids, but other times it seems to me that a careful release could be granted. Also, are there scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals on animal (ideally amphibian) relocation (= taking a species that was inhabiting an area set for development, and moving it to a new area) programs? Gratefully Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Box-Cox free add on for EXCEL?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Do any of you know of any free add on to do Box-Cox transformations in EXCEL? Thus far, I have failed finding any such free add ons for EXCEL. If "yes", could you send me an email if the listserv? blayjo...@gmail.com. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Size of digitized research videos for analyses of behavior
Dear Ecolog-Listers: A few months ago, I posted a question on research videos for analyses of behavior. Thanks to your suggestion, as I write, we are going from VHS directly into digital and the quality remains good. Question: How large (in Gb or time) should each chunk of digitized video be? The first VHS is projected to take 100-110 minutes just compressing (not counting the 6 hours of length of the video). If you have any information on this, please, feel free to email me directly at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Faster way to remove bubbles from gelatin placed on microscope slides
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I have several hundred temporary slide preparations of insects body parts mounted on aqueous gelatin. As we prepare to photograph, we have been told to completely cover the specimen with the gelatin mounting and place a cove slip on top. As we melt new gelatin to comply, the process is invariably creating annoying bubbles, regardless of how gently we heat the gelatin. If we stick to gelatin, can someone suggest a method to minimize bubbles other than manually removing them? Of we switch mounting medium remember, all specimens are temp. mounted i n the gelatin), what aqueous medium compatible with the aqueous gelatin would you recommend that does not (ideally) create bubbles (ideally cheap). If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails. -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Has anyone seen this image elsewhere? Protocol when copyright holder of an image is unknown?
Has anyone seen this image elsewhere? Protocol when copyright holder of an image is unknown? Dear Ecolog-Listers: An undergraduate working with me hopes to submit for publication her first paper by the end of 2015. The student would like to *use one image*: http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/66498000/gif/_66498895_spidersilk.gif The paper in which it appeared can be seen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/21685308 I contacted the BBC, 'I&A Photo Library' ; News website permission requests and received this reply: "Our capacity to supply images found on the BBC website is limited by the quality of image available and potential copyright issues. The images seen online may be BBC copyright, but are often screen grabs that are unsuitable for high resolution reproduction. Online images that are not BBC copyright are often licensed by external agencies for limited reuse on the web. Unfortunately, on this occasion the Photo library is unable to confirm the origin of the requested images." Question # 1: Has anyone seen the image of interest elsewhere? The idea is that, perhaps elsewhere we detect who is the copyright owner and request permission. Question # 2: Does anyone know what is the protocol when copyright holder of an image is unknown? If you have answers for question # 1 or # 2, please, kindly send me a reply off the list to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Behavioral tapes data analyses programs
Behavioral tapes data analyses programs Dear Ecolog-Listers: A few weeks ago, I posted a request for suggestions re. tapes with behavior recorded on them. Thanks to some of you, we are well on our way to digitize the tapes. I am writing now with specific suggestions on behavioral analyses programs that can do what I list below. 1. Put time stamp (can it do this in fast forward speed and keep track of correct time)? 2. Keep track of length (hence distances, I had the presence of mind to place a scale at the beginning of each "take") throughout the videos. 3. Digitally mark individuals (maximum number of organisms on screen is 6, typically it is 4) so that the program (not the observer) can aautomatically follow movements and, hence, give a crude estimate of real distances and, with time also captured, speed, etc. can be calculated 4. As the digital video is rolling, the observer annotates the database (as the program is hopefully doing 1-3) including what are the organisms doing (e.g. mating, preening, etc.) and allows more than one activity per individual to be marked at the same time. 5. Anything else I may have forgotten. If you have any specific and constructive suggestions, please kindly send me a message off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Any user out there of StudioCode (behavioral analyses program)?
Any user out there of StudioCode (behavioral analyses program)? Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am contemplating the possibility of using Studiocode for the analyses of behavioral data (stored in videos). Are there users of Studiocode out there willing to discuss with me via email whether this is the program that would fit my needs? If "yes", please kindly send me an email off the list, blayjo...@gmail.com Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge blayjo...@gmail.com P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Automated coding of x and y positions of moving objects?
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am looking for computer programs that can do automated coding of x and y positions of moving objects (e.g. animals)? If *not*, do you have an idea how difficult it is to program a computer to do that and/or listservers for colleagues interested in these questions? If you have constructive suggestions, I will appreciate getting them off the list and sent to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] NEW ISSUE ALERT: Life The Excitement of Biology 3(3): Link inside
NEW ISSUE ALERT: Life The Excitement of Biology 3(3) http://blaypublishers.com/2015/10/31/leb-33-2015/ Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for (ideally) recent and comprehensive papers containing cross sections (light and/or TEM) of insect wings
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I am looking for (ideally) recent and comprehensive papers containing cross sections (light microscopy and/or transmission electron microscopy) of insect wings. If you know of such refs, bibliographic info and/or a pdf will be appreciated (please, send them to blayjo...@gmail.com , not to the list). Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] 3D reconstructions from sections
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Is/are there an easy-to-use 3D reconstruction program(s) where one feeds it with digital images of sections and out come 3D reconstructions that one can rotate, etc.? If you have a constructive suggestions, please feel free to email me directly, blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Insect wing cuticle relative thickness
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Generally, insect wing cuticle is thicker on the lower surface. My question is do you know of exceptions to this general trend? If you know, please feel free to send me an email directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Anyone knows of research colonies of Japanese beetles, Popillia japonica in the continental USA
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am posting this on behalf of a non-entomologist colleague. Anyone knows of research colonies of Japanese beetles, *Popillia japonica *in the continental USA? If "yes", please kindly send me an email directly blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Listserver recommendations
Dear Ecolog Listers: I have two requests for listserver recommendations: 1. From time to time, I come across concepts in biology where I suspect there is an interesting historical background. While I am subscribed to a few listservers in history, can someone recommend a few active listservers in *history of science* maybe just *history of biology*? 2. Being a firm believer that if I think of something it is likely that someone else before me has thought about that and, importantly, that there is a solution, I wonder of there are listservers for computer applications. For example, I have my digital life in several flash drives, etc. Earlier today, I asked local computer gurus if they knew of expeditious (of course, I know manual) ways to consolidate all of those files into one (with a backup). The answer made me want a "second opinion". Any suggestion of listservers that would have folks interested in answering the general question, is there a faster (and better, cheaper, etc.) way of doing such and such will be appreciated. Please, feel free to email any constructive suggestions to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] How have the impact factors changed (if at all) your publication and other aspects of your professional behavior
Dear Ecolog-Listers; I am interested on how have the impact factors changed (if at all) your publication and other aspects of your professional behavior. Any anecdotes or more data-oriented remarks will be appreciated. If you have something constructive to communicate, please feel free to email it to me: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Authorship (or authority) of Iguana iguana
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I came across a paper that renders the name and authorship of the Common Green Iguana, as *Iguana iguana *Linnaeus, 1758. Yet, other references have it as *Iguana iguana *(Linnaeus, 1758). Finally, one has it *Iguana iguana *(Linnaeus),1758 Is there an interesting story behind the differences in rendering the authority of such a common animal? If you think you know the correct explanation, please consider sending me an email, blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails, gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Oviposition damage on plants caused by odonatans
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I have been looking for (ideally color) images of oviposition damage on plants caused by odonatans on the web. If someone knows of a source from the top of his/her head, I be directed to the resource (ideally a color atlas) of these damages for modern odonatans? If you know, just email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies por potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Barnacles and whales, commensalism?
Dear Colleagues: Sometimes, the case of filter feeding barnacles that live on whales and their cetacean hosts are used as an example of commensalism. Unless in huge number, whales "don't seem to care". Yet, has this really been studied experimentally? Cheers, sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] The K of carrying capacity and Roman numerals of survivorship curves
Dear Ecolog-Listers; For years, I have wondered (sometimes aloud in my classes as students know I like history) about the history of two ecology conventions. 1. Where does the K in "carrying capacity" comes from? I am aware of the origins of the concept (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00045600701734356 <https://webaccess.si.edu/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=3LuKtVx2SoqLbG_ubJxITNwuQvX0WlQzFExwLXIf5XpYb4JjGyjTCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AZAB4AC4AZABvAGkALgBvAHIAZwAvADEAMAAuADEAMAA4ADAALwAwADAAMAA0ADUANgAwADAANwAwADEANwAzADQAMwA1ADYA&URL=http%3a%2f%2fdx.doi.org%2f10.1080%2f00045600701734356>) but I am not sure about the origin of the K. Is the K for constant (Konstant in German, in the mid 19th century German was the "in" language for scholarly communications in the sciences) or is K for Kapacita"t (capacity in German). 2. Is there a reason for the positioning of the Roman numerals I, II, II on survivorship curves (or functional response curves). Why is the I on the top one (e.g. modern human and other organisms having a long life, or like MLK said "longevity") instead of the bottom one? My only guess has always been, well it is either I-II-II or III-II-I. In other words, one of the two was chosen. But, heavens knows, maybe there was a reason. Sincerely and gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Carnivory and herbivory
Dear Ecolog-Listers: In one of my courses, we'll discuss nutrition and, inevitably carnivory and herbivory. Question: Can someone suggest science-based, intelligible web sources that discuss this topic. Background: For years, I have looked into this and the basic story (at least for humans) seems to be that animal food on the average has a fuller complement of aminoacids (particularly the so-called essential ones) than non-animal foods. Yet, thus far, in none of the places consulted, the chemical transformations of some aminoacids into others are addressed. In other words, can the so-called essential aminoacids be produced chemically in the body (or by symbionts) by chemically altering non-essential aminoacids? Clearly, those mechanisms must exist in 100% herbivorous organisms. If you have some constructive suggestions, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations on educational videos about GMOs - food security
Dear Ecolog-Listers: In the context of an environmental science course I teach, one of the topics is food security and, therein, genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Typically, I recommend the Frontline video *Harvest of Fear* (2001). Can anyone *recommend* (= I have done google searches already) a video you may consider better than *Harvest of Fear*? If you have any constructive recommendation(s), please email me directly at: blayjorge @gmail.com Gracias, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] ELLI-like instruments to measure resilience in life-long learning
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Two colleagues of mine and I completed a paper to measure seven (7) dimensions of life-long learning in Environmental Sciences (willing to send paper to anyone interested, no link available). We used ELLI ( http://www.elli.global/). Now, we are specially interested in measuring *resilience* (ideally in the context of learning environmental sciences) and I would like some recommendations on affordable (or free) reliable and validated instruments to test for resilience. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request for recommendation on best sites (listservers, etc.) useful to teach Ecology/Environmental Sciences
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Often, I am asked to teach courses in ecology/environmental sciences. I will appreciate any recommendations on sites (listservers, etc.) to teacher Ecology/Environmental Sciences. In addition to content, I am also interested in such sites with so-called "best pedagogical practices". If you have any constructive recommendation, please kindly email it to be at: blayjo...@gmail.com With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Water use in making? chocolate
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Recently, as I was teaching about water conservation and use by different human activities. As I was reviewing, I came across a graph that depicts chocolate as a *huge* user of water. I assumed that it is the manufacturing of chocolate (in contrast to watering cacao plants) the step that uses a lot of water. I searched the web and asked a colleague who had been in chocolatier school and did not get an answer. If you have any constructive feedback, please, feel free to email it to me at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potenital duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Water use in chocolate
Dear Ecolog-Listers: A colleague who prefers to remain anonymous sent this message, re. use of water in chocolate production. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. With gratefulness, Jorge *** Hi Jorge - Don't know of how much you this will be to you but I recently led a number of tutorials on water use and water conservation. Below is a link from a website we had students refer to when preparing for the tutorial. cheers Mark http://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/product-gallery/ On average, cocoa beans have a water footprint of 20,000 litre/kg. Cocoa beans are first made into cocoa paste, with cocoa shells as rest product. About 97% of the total water footprint of cocoa beans is allocated to the cocoa paste that is derived from the beans; the rest is attributed to the by-products. One kilogram of cocoa beans gives about 800 gram of paste, so that the water footprint of cocoa paste is about 24,000 litre/kg. Cocoa paste is separated into cocoa butter and cocoa powder. About 66% of the water footprint of cocoa paste is allocated to the cocoa butter and 34% to the cocoa powder (this attribution is done based on the relative value of the two products). One kilogram cocoa paste gives 470 gram cocoa butter and 530 gram cocoa powder. On the basis of these figures we calculate that cocoa butter has a water footprint of 34,000 litre/kg and cocoa powder a water footprint of 15,600 litre/kg. When we assume that chocolate consists of 40% cocoa paste (with a water footprint of 24,000 litre/kg), 20% cocoa butter (34,000 litre/kg) and 40% cane sugar (1800 litre/kg), we can calculate that chocolate has a water footprint of about 17,000 litre/kg. A 100-gram chocolate bar costs 1700 litres. This is the global average; the figure in a specific case will depend on the precise origin of the cocoa and the production circumstances Publications 2011 Mekonnen, M.M. and Hoekstra, A.Y. (2011) The green, blue and grey water footprint of crops and derived crop products, *Hydrology and Earth System Sciences*, 15(5): 1577-1600. [image: download] <http://wfn.project-platforms.com/Reports/Mekonnen-Hoekstra-2011-WaterFootprintCrops.pdf>1.2 MB 2010 Mekonnen, M.M. and Hoekstra, A.Y. (2010) The green, blue and grey water footprint of crops and derived crop products, Value of Water Research Report Series No.47, UNESCO-IHE. Main Report Volume 1 [image: download] <http://wfn.project-platforms.com/Reports/Report47-WaterFootprintCrops-Vol1.pdf>1.2 MB Appendices Volume 2 [image: download] <http://wfn.project-platforms.com/Reports/Report47-WaterFootprintCrops-Vol2.pdf>9.7 MB -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Images of Deinopis lamia and Miagrammopes syriacus (Araneae: Deinopidae)
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am trying to help a group of authors who are about to send me a paper for possible publication in my journal. The senior author needs better images than what they took of two credibly-identified (and provenanced deinopid spiders), namely *Deinopis lamia * and *Miagrammopes syriacus. *The authors (and then I) have already checked the web and contacted someone requesting permission. If you have any such images (or any constructive suggestion), suitable for publication, please feel free to contact me directly off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com Of course, the authors have revisited the site several times and, as usual, Murphy has lurked its ugly head: 0 spiders to be images. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Public domain (or you own copyright of) a nice image of Longinos Nava's and/or William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes
Public domain (or you own copyright of) a nice image of Longinos Nava's and/or William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am trying to find a nice image of Longinos Nava's and/or William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes. I have searched the web and written sites where the images have been posted (or institutions connected to these scientists). Thus far, no images have been authorized (in most cases, no reply). If you know of a nice image of either of these two scientists in the public domain and/or own the copyright to an image, please feel free to contact me at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for pinned specimens of nemestrinid species of fly
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I am looking for pinned specimens of the nemestrinid fly, *Stenobasipteron wiedamanni *Lichtwardt, 1910. I you have access to specimens (of know of someone who may have), could you email me (blayjo...@gmail.com) off the list? Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Sciences book recommendation
Dear Ecolog-Listers: I teach a one-semester course in environmental sciences for non-science majors. For a while, I have been toying with the idea of revamping the whole course. One of those areas of likely change is changing the textbook we use into one that non-only emphasizes *science* in a readable way for intelligent people who want to learn that also incorporates a. a global perspective (= not only the USA) b. a diversity of perspectives (= not only, on the average, things are improving, in other words, a finer detail showing that still there is a lot to be done) c. non-(hard)science (e.g. the social sciences and the humanities) If any of you have experience using a book (other resources that are not books are also OK) and would like to recommend it (positively or negatively), please, feel free to send me an email off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Trying to find a recent review on what make insect predators choose a prey item over another
Trying to find a recent review on what make insect predators choose a prey item over another Dear Ecolog-Listers: I am trying to find a recent review on what make insect predators choose a prey item over another. Thus far, I have found good papers (mostly emphasizing vertebrates). If something comes to mind with emphasis on insects (or arthropods), ideally a review, please send me a message off the list. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for listserver resembling Ecolog-L but with emphasis on ecology education
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Up to maybe a year or so ago, I used to get useful emails from a listserver resembling Ecolog-L but with emphasis on ecology education. Do you know if that group still exists? If so, what it its name? It was like Ecolog-Ed (or something like that). I have searched for it and cannot find it. If someone finds it, could you email me off the list? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
