The Linnean Society of New South Wales

This collection of 14 recent papers (~200 pp.) has been compiled from consecutive volumes 118 (1997) and 119 (1998) of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. The selection has been designed to provide the first comprehensive reference to this poorly known group. This genus is the largest (over 40 species) in the family Parastacidae (Southern Hemisphere crayfishes). These species do not have farming potential, but they are of prime importance in the ecology of small highland streams in eastern Australia.

The first two papers address the taxonomic confusion that has persisted about this group. Using molecular techniques Lawler and Crandall have investigated the status of the genus; Ponniah and Hughes have studied the the genetic relationships of over  half of the Euastacus fauna of Queensland. Another two papers discuss Victorian species. Honan describes early development in E. bispinosus, whereas Morey provides the first growth information on E. kershawi and discusses recreational fishery closures. From south-eastern Queensland come the first results from the long-running studies on the Conondale crayfish, E. hystricosus. Smith et al. have investigated growth and abundance of juveniles in relation to habitat change. Borsboom provides the first data on the biology of the small sympatric species, E. urospinosus.

None of the other papers consider diseases or parasites but Sewell and Cannon describe new species of temnocephalans from Euastacus. Another short paper discusses the usage of these crays as food by Aborigines. The final group of six papers all relate to E. spinifer, which has a large coastal range north and south of Sydney. In this comprehensive series the papers discuss reproduction, population structure, diet and feeding, moulting, growth with age and field management in that order.

These papers should be of relevance to authorities such as: National Parks and Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, Water Suppliers and Local Government. They will also interest researchers and students.

ISSN 0370-047X

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LIVING IN A FIRE PRONE ENVIRONMENT
Proceedings of a Symposium held on 4 March 1995
University of NSW, Sydney

The January 1994 bushfires around Sydney highlighted the public awareness of fire in the Australian environment, but much of the public comment was ill-informed. This Symposium attempts to address some important aspects of fire and its management.
The papers have been published in the Proceedings for Members of the Society.

This special Symposium Volume is available to non-members

CONTENTS

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The text is fully sourced and maintains a clear, readable style for readers without specialised knowledge of crays. Environmental management , anatomy and identification are covered, a glossary of technical terms and an index are included. Diagrams and the excellent colour plates of live crays or habitats have been placed next to the relevant text. Some plates are the first published colour photographs of rare or poorly known species.

The cover is conspicuous for easy identification and laminated for hard wear; there is no dust jacket. The tough water-repellent cover enables the book to be used in field conditions with reduced risk of damage.

ISBN 0 9590535 1 4

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
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Contents, Corrigenda, Preface. Pp. i-vi.
The Hon. Sir William Macleay, Kt., F.L.S., M.L.C.  Pp. vii-li.
Spencer, W. Baldwin: Contributions to our knowledge of Ceratodus. Part I. – The Blood Vessels. Pp. 1-34, plates i-v.
Hutton, F. W.: The Pliocene Mollusca of New Zealand. Pp. 35-92, plates vi-ix.
Haswell, William A.: A Monograph of the Temnocephaleae. Pp. 93-152, plates x-xv.
Haswell, William A.: On an apparently New Type of the Platyhelminthes (Trematoda?). Pp. 153-158, plate xvi.
Parker, T. Jeffery & Rich, Josephine G.: Observations on the Myology of Palinurus Edwardsii, Hutton. Pp. 159-178, plates xvii-xxi.
Wilson, J. T. & Martin, C. J.: Observations upon the Anatomy of the Muzzle of the Ornithorhyncus. Pp. 179-189, plates xxii-xxiii.
Wilson, J. T. & Martin, C. J.: On the peculiar Rod-like Tactile Organs in the Integument and Mucous Membrane of the Muzzle of Ornithorhyncus. Pp. 190-200, plates xxiv-xxvi.
Hedley, C.:  On Parmacochlea Fischeri, Smith. Pp. 201-204, plate xxvii.
Tate, Ralph: On the Geographic Relations of the Floras of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands. Pp. 205-221.
Baron von Mueller: Notes on an Undescribed Acacia from New South Wales. Pp. 222-225, plate xxviii.
Baron von Mueller: Description of a New Hakea from Eastern New South Wales. Pp. 226-227, plate xxix.
Etheridge, R., Jnr.: A Description of some Weapons and Implements of the Alligator Tribe, Port Essington, North Australia. Pp. 228-251, plates xxx-xxxv.
Cobb, N. A.: Nematodes, mostly Australian and Fijian. Pp. 252-308, plates xxxvi-xlii.
 
 

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