Prof. Mayuri R. Wijesinghe
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
Apportionment of selected heavy metals among abiotic and selected biotic components of the Negombo lagoon
S Niruthanjali, R D Wijesekera and M R Wijesinghe (2015). Apportionment of selected heavy metals among abiotic and selected biotic components of the Negombo lagoon. Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Histopathological changes in post larvae of Macrobrachium rosenbergii following nitrate and phosphate exposure
T. T. K. Thenuwara, M.R. Wijesinghe, D.N. de Silva and R.D. Wijesekara (2014). Histopathological changes in post larvae of Macrobrachium rosenbergii following nitrate and phosphate exposure. Proceedings of the Thirty fourth Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
Hexavalent chromium induced toxicity in Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) larvae
V. A. K. Fernando, I.C. Perera, C.D. Dangalle, S. Premawansa & M.R. Wijesinghe (2014). Hexavalent chromium induced toxicity in Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) larvae. Proceedings of the HETC Symposium 2014. p. 121
Arsenic and cad induced mortality in fry of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
R.A.A.R. Ranatunge, M.R. Wijesinghe, D.N. de Silva and R.D. Wijesekara (2014). Arsenic and cad induced mortality in fry of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Proceedings of the Thirty fourth Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.
Variation in water quality and zooplankton communities in selected microhabitats within the Bellanwilla-Attidiya marsh
U. L. S. Perera,, Y. N. A. Jayatunga & M. R. Wijesinghe (2013) Variation in water quality and zooplankton communities in selected microhabitats within the Bellanwilla-Attidiya marsh. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, p. 180.
Sections on Fish and small mammals
Wijesinghe, MR (2013). Sections on Fish and small mammals. In: Biodiversity indicators in agricultural systems: A guide to sustainable farming. Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. 50 pp. ISBN 978-955-8476-03-1.
Nitrate and Phosphate toxicity on postlarvae of the giant fresh water prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii): individual and synergistic effects
T. T. K. Thenuwara, M. R. Wijesinghe, D. N. de Silva & R. D. Wijesekera (2013). Nitrate and Phosphate toxicity on postlarvae of the giant fresh water prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii): individual and synergistic effects. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. p. 15
Lepidopteran inhabitants on mammalian dung in the Wasgomuwa National Park
Dishani K. Hewavitharna, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe and Chandima Dangalle (2013). Lepidopteran inhabitants on mammalian dung in the Wasgomuwa National Park. Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) held in Bangalore, Karnataka. http://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/fesympo/article/view/1888 (This work was well recognized and write ups were published in an international and local newspaper (India Times- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Young-conservators-tap-kids-power/articleshow/23064939.cms and Ceylon Today (9 October 2013)
Habitat selection in dung beetles (Family Scrabaedae; Subfamily Scarabaeinae) in the Wasgomuwa National Park
DK Hewavithana, MR Wijesinghe, CD Dangalle, D Lekamge & C de Silva (2013). Habitat selection in dung beetles (Family Scrabaedae; Subfamily Scarabaeinae) in the Wasgomuwa National Park. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, p.35.
Effects of chromium exposure in the earthworm Eudrillus eugeniae, Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo
V. A. K. Fernando, I.C. Perera, C.D. Dangalle, S. Premawansa & M.R. Wijesinghe (2013). Effects of chromium exposure in the earthworm Eudrillus eugeniae, Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, p.186
Effects of Cadmium on some hematological parameters of the Mozambique Tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852). Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution
R. A. A. R. Ranatunge, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya and R. Wijesekera (2013). Effects of Cadmium on some hematological parameters of the Mozambique Tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852). Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 10 (1): 149-153
Effects of arsenic and cadmium on the post larvae of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachyium rosenbergii): A preliminary study
R. A. A. R. Ranatunga, M.R. Wijesinghe, D. N. de Silva & R. D. Wijesekera (2013) Effects of arsenic and cadmium on the post larvae of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachyium rosenbergii): A preliminary study. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. p.24
Chromium induced histological changes in the body wall of the earthworm Eudrillus eugeniae
V. A. K. Fernando, I.C. Perera, C.D. Dangalle, S. Premawansa & M.R. Wijesinghe (2013). Chromium induced histological changes in the body wall of the earthworm Eudrillus eugeniae. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. p. 137
Assessing the success of the Lunawa Restoration Project: Six years post restoration
T. Fernando., Wijesinghe, M. R. & Mahees, M. T. M. (2013). Assessing the success of the Lunawa Restoration Project: Six years post restoration. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium. p.55
An attempt to reduce impacts of limestone quarries through biodiversity assessment and translocation: A case study at the Holcim Limestone Quarry Site in Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Kumarasinghe, W.A.A.D.G. Pradeep, P.I.K. Peabotuwage, R.G.A.T.S. Wickramaarachchi, S. Somarathne, B.N.H. Perera, U.T.I. Abeyawardane, M.R. Wijesinghe and D.M.S.S. Karunarathna (2013). An attempt to reduce impacts of limestone quarries through biodiversity assessment and translocation: A case study at the Holcim Limestone Quarry Site in Puttalam, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 2 (1), 3–20.
A Comparison of gastrointestinal parasites of large mammals in the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka, with their captive counterpart at the zoological gardens, Sri Lanka
D.K. Hewavithana, M. R. Wijesinghe & P. V. Udagama ( 2013). A Comparison of gastrointestinal parasites of large mammals in the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka, with their captive counterpart at the zoological gardens, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, p 57
Predicting effects of rainforest fragmentation from live trapping studies of small mammals in Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2012). Predicting effects of rainforest fragmentation from live trapping studies of small mammals in Sri Lanka. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4 (6): 2629–2636
Lecture delivered at the Seminar on Dry zone Ecology and the Popham Arboretum: An Oasis in the dry zone
Wijesinghe, M. R. (2012). The grey slender loris (Loris lyderkerianus). Lecture delivered at the Seminar on Dry zone Ecology and the Popham Arboretum: An Oasis in the dry zone
Investigation of pelage patterns and morphometrics of the captive mouse deer reveal potential dangers of captive breeding and release
H. Jayakody , M. R Wijesinghe & S. Mendis (2012). Investigation of pelage patterns and morphometrics of the captive mouse deer reveal potential dangers of captive breeding and release. Proceedings of the Symposium on Conservation Sri Lanka 2012, Institute of Biology Sri Lanka. p. 12
Impact of shrimp-farming on mangrove ecosystems in Pambala, Chilaw
Kalansooriya, U & Wijesinghe, MR (2012). Impact of shrimp-farming on mangrove ecosystems in Pambala, Chilaw. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, p. 286-288.
Excessive nitrates elicit toxic effects in Oreochromis mossambicus fry
T.T.K. Thenuwara, M. R Wijesinghe, W. D Ratnasooriya & D. N. & de Silva (2012). Excessive nitrates elicit toxic effects in Oreochromis mossambicus fry. Proceedings of the 68th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, p. 49
Effects of aquatic pollutants on fish and amphibians
Wijesinghe, MR (2012). Effects of aquatic pollutants on fish and amphibians. P.14-22. In: Environmental Toxicants and their effects on species and ecosystems, Supplementary booklet, Institute of Biology Sri Lanka.
Documenting diurnal captive behavior of the endemic mouse-deer in Sri Lanka
J.A.H.U. Jayakody & M. R Wijesinghe (2012). Documenting diurnal captive behavior of the endemic mouse-deer in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p. 18
Conservation value of forest plantations: A study of four timber species in Sri Lanka
M. R. Wijesinghe & V. R. de Silva (2012). Conservation value of forest plantations: A study of four timber species in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2 (01): 36-47
Chlorpyrifos-induced histopathological alterations in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider 1799) tadpoles: Evidence from empirical trials
M.G.D.K. Bandara, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya & A. A. H. Priyani (2012). Chlorpyrifos-induced histopathological alterations in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider 1799) tadpoles: Evidence from empirical trials. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2 (02): 27-36
Cadmium-induced toxicity on larvae of the Common Asian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799): Evidence from empirical trials
R. A. A. R., Ranatunge, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya, H. A. S. G. Dharmarathne & R. D. Wijesekera (2012). Cadmium-induced toxicity on larvae of the Common Asian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799): Evidence from empirical trials. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology: 89 (12): 143-146
A new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Megachernes (Pseudoscorpiones: Chernetidae) associated with a threatened Sri Lankan rainforest rodent, with a review of host associations of Megachernes
Mark S. Harvey, Pamoda B. Ratnaweera, Preethi V. Udagama & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2012): A new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Megachernes (Pseudoscorpiones: Chernetidae) associated with a threatened Sri Lankan rainforest rodent, with a review of host associations of Megachernes. Journal of Natural History, 46 (41-44): 2519-2535
Toxic effects of carbofuran on Duttaphyrynus melanostictus larvae
B.A.D.M.C. Jayatillake, M.R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya & G. P. Lakraj (2011). Toxic effects of carbofuran on Duttaphyrynus melanostictus larvae. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2 (2): 1060-1070