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Pigmented Microorganisms Isolated From Semi-arid, Tropical, Deccan Trap of Karnataka, India

Author: Dr.A.Dayanand

Now Online and Hosted at: http://www.arbec.com.my/pigmented_microorganisms/

Site Summary
This website is dedicated to the one hundred and eighty soil samples from different parts of Gulbarga region were collected to isolate and identify the pigmented microorganisms and their importance to the biotechnological field. The samples were collected during the period of May to July 2004. A total of 30 pigmented organisms were screened, probably these are of Actinomycetes, mainly Streptomyces from different locations, among them 9 strains have show very good enzymatic activity (Amylases, Protease, Cellulase) at the wide range of pH.(6-13).

The Sphingidae of Southeast-Asia

Author: Jan Beck & Ian J. Kitching

Now Online and Hosted at: http://www.biozentrum.uniwuerzburg.de/gradkoll/
arthropoden/SphingidaeSEAv0_99/SphinSEA_home.htm

Site Summary
This website is dedicated to the biologically and geographically diverse region lying between tropical oriental Asia and Australia has been the site of fruitful specimen collection and biological investigation since A. R. Wallace's travels in "The Malay Archipelago" (1869). Yet, while there is a wealth of biogeographical information for some taxa (notably birds and mammals), much of the available data on insects is scattered in various museums and private collections and thus not readily accessible. For some of the more popular groups (e.g. some lepidopteran taxa) there are checklists for some countries, islands or regions, but no comprehensive overview of the region.

Small Mammals In The Rainforest Canopy: A Neglected Group of Conservational Concern?

Author: Konstans Wells, Maklarin B. Lakim, Henry Bernard, Martin Pfeiffer

Now Online and Hosted at: http://www.arbec.com.my/smallmammals/

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This website is dedicated to the arboreal small mammal community in the rainforest on Borneo. The exceptional species-rich community from various taxa comprises an excellent system for many scientific questions, consisting of both endemic species (ca. 30%) and species with a wide geographic range, each species with its unique way to cope with the conditions in the canopy habitat.

Ants of Poring, Kinabalu Park, Borneo

Author: Martin Pfeiffer, University of Ulm

Now Online and Hosted at: http://www.antbase.de/

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This website is dedicated to the ants of Poring, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia, a tropical rainforest with the world's highest ant diversity: 639 species of ants from 81 genera and 8 subfamilies of the Formicidae have been found there. In our virtual museum of natural history you find pictures of Aenictinae, Cerapachyine, Dorylinae, Dolichoderinae, Formicinae, Myrmicinae, Ponerinae, and Pseudomyrmicinae.

A Review of Current Knowledge on Marine Mammals in Malaysia & Adjacent Waters

Author: Saifullah A. Jaaman

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http://www.arbec.com.my/marinemammal/

Site Summary
A total of 22 species of marine mammals have been confirmed either to reside in or transit Malaysian territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) waters. There is also evidence to suggest that a further eight species of cetaceans stray into or pass through Malaysian waters at least occasionally.

Dugongs In East Malaysian Waters

Author: Saifullah A. JAAMAN and Yuhana U. LAH-ANYI

Now Online and Hosted at :
http://www.arbec.com.my/dugongs/

Site Summary
Dugong (Dugong dugon) is a species in the Family Dugongidae, Order Sirenia. It is the only herbivorous mammal that strictly inhabits the sea. Dugong cousins in the Family Trichechidae, the Amazonian manatees (Trichechus inunguis), are strictly riverine in habitat.

Crocodiles and Turtles of Borneo

Author: Dr Indraneil Das

Now Online and Hosted at
http://www.arbec.com.my/crocodilesturtles

Site Summary
This presentation covers all crocodiles and turtles known from the island of the island of Borneo. For each species is the current valid scientific name, the English name, maximum size recorded, synonymy, besides notes on identification, natural history and distribution.

A Multimedia Guide to The Lizards of Borneo

Author: Dr Indraneil Das

Now Online and Hosted at:
http://www.arbec.com.my/lizards

Site Summary
Contains text reference of more than 100 species, with over 50 colour plates.

BIRDS OF SARAWAK: A Digital Annotated Checklist

Author: Richard Gregory-Smith

Now Online and Hosted at:
http://www.arbec.com.my/bos

Site Summary
Contains text reference of more than 500 species, with over 200 colour plates.

THE MOTHS OF BORNEO: The Internet Edition

Author: Jeremy D Holloway

Now Online and Hosted at:
http://www.arbec.com.my/moths

Site Summary
Documention of six families under the Super Family Bombycidae. Site contains text reference to more than 600 species, with more than 500 color and b/w plates.

MULTIMEDIA ALBUM OF THE SUBFAMILY CERAMBYCINAE OF SARAWAK

Author: Dr Fatimah Abang

Now Online and Hosted at:
http://www.arbec.com.my/cerambycinae

Site Summary
Site contains detailed reference to more than 250 species, with more than 100 color plates.