Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science articles from January 2002

Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science archives from January 2002

Phylogenetic analysis of four estrildid finch spp. and an interspecific hybrid.
January 1, 2002... ABSTRACT The phylogenetic relationships among four species of Estrildid finches, Poephila quttata castonotis, P. bicheniovii, P. acuticauda and Chloebia gouldiae, were examined using domestic populations. Crossing a male P. bicheniovii...

A climatology of tropical cyclone activity in Alabama: 1886-1999.
January 1, 2002... ABSTRACT This study investigated the basic characteristics of tropical cyclone activity (i.e., topical storms and hurricanes) in Alabama in order to provide a greater understanding of the potential threat these natural hazard events pose...

In vitro external factors influencing tight junctions and the accuracy of transepithelial electrical resistance measurement.
January 1, 2002... ABSTRACT Both epithelial and endothelial cells have the ability to control the diffusion of solutes across their membranes by extraordinary complex structures known as tight junctions. Recently these structures that give rise to...

The origin of science.(contributions of Thales, founder of the Milesian School)
January 1, 2002... Erwin Schrodinger was 61 years old in 1948. At that advanced stage of life, he had undertaken study of the major Greek thinkers. As a Nobel Laureate and one of the most distinguished physicists of the 20th century, he was blissfully free of the...

Gymnosperms of northeast Alabama and adjacent highlands.(conifer plants)
January 1, 2002... INTRODUCTION This paper is a guide to all the cone-bearing plants (conifers) of the northeast Alabama. Plant species occurring in adjacent highland counties are also part of this flora. The study area includes 13 specific and infraspecific...

Secular stanchions of civilized existence can save the planet. (Book Review).(The Future of Life)(Book Review)
January 1, 2002... The Future of Life, Edward O. Wilson, 229 pp. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2002. Harvard University Professor Edward O. Wilson is likely the best known, most widely respected, and also the most controversial biologist of the present and last...