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Latvian ZOOLOGISTS

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Last updated: October, 2004

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• Biology
• Zoology

• G.Andrusaitis et al. The Red Book of Latvia. Vol.5. Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, 2003,   Riga, 144 pp. (in Latvian and English).

Born: 1930, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169
Latvia

Phone: +371 7 944988. Fax: +371 9345412.
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv

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• Zoology

- Latvian avifauna

• J.Baumanis, V.Klimpins. Birds in Latvia (2nd edition), 2003,  Riga: Zvaigzne ABC, 299 pp. (in Latvian).

• L.Sokolov, J.Baumanis, A.Leivits, et al.  Changes in numbers of Passerines in Europe in the second half of the 20th century. - Avian Ecology and Behaviour, 2001, vol. 6, pp. 44-45.  

Born: 1940, Arciems, Latvia

Institute of Biology 
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 945393. Fax: +371 9 345412
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv

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*Nadezda BERZINA, Dr.habil.biol.

• Biology
• Zoology

- physiology
- mechanisms of synergetic and antagonistic interactions of nutrients

• N.Berzina, M.Apsite, G.Smirnova, N.Basova. Cadmium disturbances antioxidant defense system  in chicks. - In:  Macro and Trace Elements. 21st Workshop /Ed. M.Anke et al/ , 2002, .Shubert-Verlag Leipzig, pp. 693-698. 
• S.Vasiljeva, N.Berzina, I.Remeza. Changes in chicken immunity induced by cadmium and protective effectof ascorbic acid. - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B, 2003, vol. 57, N6, pp. 232-237.

Born: 1945, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 945401. Fax: +371 9 345412
E-mail: nemo.berzina@email.lubi.edu.lv

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• Zoology

- Latvian avifauna

• M.Janaus. Bruterfolg des Weißstorchs in Lettland, 1989-1999. - In: Kaatz C. und M.(Hrsg) 2001: 2.Jubiläumsband Weißstorch, S. 43-47.  

Born: 1954, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia
Institute of Biology
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv

• Zoology

- ornithology

• I.Krams, T.Krama. Interspecific reciprocity explains mobbing behaviour of the breeding chaffinches, Fringilla coelebs. -  Proc. Royal Soc. London, B,    2002, vol. 269, pp. 2345-2350.

Born: 1962, Jelgava district, Latvia

Daugavpils Pedagogic University
Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils, LV 5407, Latvia

Phone: +371 54-22890. Fax: +371 54-22890
E-mail: krams@apollo.lv

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• Zoology

- ornithology

• P.Weindler, F.Böhme, V.Liepa, W.Wiltschko. The role of daytime cues in the development of magnetic orientation in a night-migrating bird, Behavioral Ecology &Sociobiology, 1998, vol. 42, 4, pp. 289-294.

Born: 1940, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 9345412
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv

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• Biology
• Zoology
          - ornithology

• A.Mednis, J.Viksne, A.Stipniece. Population of Garganey and Shoveler in Latvia. - In:  The Garganey and Shoveler in the Baltic States and Belarus. OMPO Special Publication, 2003, OMPO Vilnius, pp. 51-70. 

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv

*Dainuvite MEIRENA, Dr.biol.

• Biology, Zoology

- nitrgen oxide production in different animals of taxonomic groups

• N.Sjakste, L.Baumane, J.-L.Boucher, M.Dzintare, D.Meirena, et al.   Effects of gamma-Butyrobetaine and Mildronate on nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-treated rats. - Basic&Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2004, vol. 94, pp. 46-50. 

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Aizkraukles iela 21, Riga, LV 1006, Latvia

Phone: +371 7038266. Fax: +371 7553233
E-mail: sjakste@osi.lv

Janis PRIEDNIEKS, Dr.biol.

• Zoology

- ornithology

• A.Aunins, B.S. Petersen, J.Priednieks, E.Prins. Relationships between birds and habitats in Latvian farmland. - Acta Ornithologica, 2001, vol. 36, N 1, pp. 55-64. 

Born: 1956, Riga, Latvia

University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia

Phone: +371 7034879. Fax: +371 7830291
E-mail: jpriedn@lanet.lv

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• Zoology
      - ornithology

• J.Viksne. Changes of nesting bird fauna at the Engure Ramsar site, Latvia, during the last 50 years - Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B, 2000, vol. 54, N 5/6, pp. 213-220.

Born: 1936, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv

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• Biology
• Zoology

- experimental entomology
- virology

• I.Zarins.  Transmission of entomopathogenous viruses into plant pest populations, Proc. Latv. Acad. Sci., B, 1999 (in press).

Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia

Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia

Phone: +371 7 945420. Fax: +371 9345412.
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv

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Tatjana ZORENKO, Dr.habil.biol.

• Zoology

- small mammals

• T.Zorenko. Relationship of structure, function and biological effects in evolution of mammal genitals, Mechanisms of Phisiological Adaptation, 1998, Riga, p.43.

Born: 1949, Simferopol, Russia

University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1842, Latvia

Phone: +371 7323215. Fax: +371 7830291
E-mail: zorenko@lanet.lv

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