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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The food preferences of two species of terrestrial amphipod, Talitrus (Keratroides) vulgaris and Talitrus (Keratroides) angulosus, from near Tooms Lake, Tasmania were investigated.
Both species preferred the leaves of Olearia argophylla to those of Eucalyptus obliqua, decomposed leaves to fresh leaves, and leaves artificially hydrolysed in hydrochloric acid to fresh leaves. Sterilization did not affect their preferences. No differences were detected in the preferences of the two species. These terrestrial amphipods do not appear to be attracted to living bacteria and fungi, but rather to the hydrolytic effect which they have on the leaves.
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The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
