Living Land - Episode 13: Alternative sources of Nutrition

According to the World Bank, land, biodiversity, oceans, forests and many other forms of natural capital are being depleted at an unprecedented rate and, unless we change how we grow our food and manage our natural capital, food security will be at risk, especially for the poorest people of the world.

Dr Yusuf Abdullah

May 30, 2016

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Dr Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf

Dr Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf's general research interests revolves around the study of the behaviour and chemical ecology of social insects. Specifically, he seeks to understand pheromone communication and reproductive dominance in bees, ants and termites at the colony, individual and cellular levels. He does this using a wide range of techniques within the fields of analytical chemistry, behavioural and molecular ecology as well as mathematical biology.

Other Related Research

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UP researchers involved in discovery of nine trapdoor spider species

Nine new trapdoor spider species have been discovered in the Great Karoo by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Zoology and Entomology, and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
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A deeper dive into the lives of trapdoor spiders

Trapdoor spiders hide in underground burrows that are covered with a cork-like lid made of soil, silk and plants. Learn more about trapdoor spiders with this infographic.
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Watch a trapdoor spider catch its prey

Watch carefully to see how a trapdoor spider catches its prey through its trapdoor.