Metadata describing this Open University video programme
| Module code and title: |
S100, Science foundation course |
| Item code: |
S100; 20 |
| Recording date: |
1971-06-06 |
| Recording location: |
Alexandra Palace, London |
| Published: |
1971 |
| Rights Statement: |
Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: |
This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: |
00:24:25 |
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| Producer: |
Tony Laryea |
| Contributors: |
Michael Pentz; Richard Holmes; Peggy Varley |
| Publisher: |
Open University |
| Keyword(s): |
Population modelling |
| Subject terms: |
Population--Mathematical models; Fish populations; Plaice fisheries; Flatfish fisheries; Mediterranean flour moth; Nemeritis canascens; Parasitic wasps |
| Footage description: |
Prof. Varley explains the breeding habits of the nemeritis wasp, using film taken at Oxford University. She also demonstrates how to get fruit flies out of a jar used in the home experiment.
Prof Holmes discusses preditor-prey relationships, and points out the adaptive advantage of being flat for existance on the ocean bottom using plaice. The over fishing of plaice and the use of regulated size fishing nets are discussed. |
| Production number: |
JOUZ375W |
| Videofinder number: |
2848 |
| Available to public: |
no |
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