Prof. Mayuri R. Wijesinghe
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
Edge effects on small mammal assemblages in Sri Lankan rainforests
M.R. Wijesinghe (2007). Edge effects on small mammal assemblages in Sri Lankan rainforests. Proceedings of the Twelfth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, p. 27
DWC (2007). Biodiversity Baseline Survey: Field Manual. Consultancy Services report prepared by Green, M.J.B. (ed.), de Alwis, S. M. D. A. U., Dayawansa, P. N., How, R., Padmalal, U. K. G. K., Singhakumara, B. M. P., Weerakone, D., Wijesinghe, M. R. and Yapa, W. B. Infotech IDEAS in association with Greentech Consultants, Sri Lanka. Protected Areas Management and Wildlife Conservation Project, Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Colombo
Variations in population sizes of five rodent taxa across a habitat gradient in the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2006). Variations in population sizes of five rodent taxa across a habitat gradient in the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka. Zoos’ Print Journal, 21(1): 2115-2119
The effect of gramaxone (main ingredient paraquat) on growth and survival of larvae of the endemic frog Polypedates cruciger
M. R. Wijesinghe, G. Kariyawasam & W. D. Ratnasooriya. (2006). The effect of gramaxone (main ingredient paraquat) on growth and survival of larvae of the endemic frog Polypedates cruciger. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, p.72
Effects of diazinon on gill stage and gill atrophy stage hatchlings of Bufo melanostictus
D. M. Sumanadasa, M. R. Wijesinghe & W. D. Ratnasooriya (2006). Effects of diazinon on gill stage and gill atrophy stage hatchlings of Bufo melanostictus. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p.38
The influence of habitat disturbance on agamid lizards: evidence from a study along a disturbance gradient in Sinharaja
Thilina Surasinghe & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2005). The influence of habitat disturbance on agamid lizards: evidence from a study along a disturbance gradient in Sinharaja. Lyriocephalus, 6 (1 & 2): 291-302
Impact of habitat disturbance on the distribution of endemic species of small mammals and birds in a tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & M. de L. Brooke (2005). Impact of habitat disturbance on the distribution of endemic species of small mammals and birds in a tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 21: 661-668
Habitat associations of the endemic agamid lizards in and around the Sinharaja Man & Biosphere Reserve
S.A.T.D. Surasinghe & M. R. Wijesinghe (2005). Habitat associations of the endemic agamid lizards in and around the Sinharaja Man & Biosphere Reserve. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p.37
Ecological impacts of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on water quality of the Bolgoda canal in the Bellanwila-Attidiya marsh
G. K. Kariyawasam & M. R. Wijesinghe (2005). Ecological impacts of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on water quality of the Bolgoda canal in the Bellanwila-Attidiya marsh. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p. 38
Ecological impacts of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on invertebrate fauna of the Bolgoda Canal in the Bellanwila-Attidiya marsh
G. K. Kariyawasam & M. R. Wijesinghe (2005). Ecological impacts of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on invertebrate fauna of the Bolgoda Canal in the Bellanwila-Attidiya marsh. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p. 39
What causes the vulnerability of endemic animals? A case study from Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & M. de L. Brooke (2004). What causes the vulnerability of endemic animals? A case study from Sri Lanka. Journal of Zoology, London, 263: 135-140
Components of biological diversity important for conservation – focus on endemic fauna
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2003). Components of biological diversity important for conservation – focus on endemic fauna. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 31: 291-296.
Waders in Sri Lanka. A guide to their identification and study
Dayawansa, P. N. and Wijesinghe, M. R. (2002). Waders in Sri Lanka. A guide to their identification and study. National Science Foundation, Colombo 08. ISBN 955-590-035-3
The amphibian fauna at two altitudes in the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & P. N. Dayawansa (2002). The amphibian fauna at two altitudes in the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka. Herpetological Journal, 12: 175-178
Food and feeding preferences of the leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) in the Sinharaja Man and Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka
S. M. Siam, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & P. N. Dayawansa (2002). Food and feeding preferences of the leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) in the Sinharaja Man and Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. p.49
Home ranges of two species of ranid frogs in a Sri Lankan rainforest determined by radio-telemetry
S. M.Siam, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & P.N. Dayawansa (2001). Home ranges of two species of ranid frogs in a Sri Lankan rainforest determined by radio-telemetry. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p.22
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in three species of freshwater fish from Weras Ganga: evidence for biomagnification
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe, Y. N. A. Jayatunga & R. Hewamanne (1999). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in three species of freshwater fish from Weras Ganga: evidence for biomagnification. Vidyodaya Journal of Science. 8: 203-206
Centres of endemism in the world with special reference to that of Sri Lanka
Jayatunga, Y. N. A. and Wijesinghe, Mayuri R. (1998) Centres of endemism in the world with special reference to that of Sri Lanka. Mihikatha Institute, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-9187-16-3
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in relation to body length of Oreochromis mossambicus
Mayuri R Wijesinghe, YNA Jayatunga & R Hewamanne (1998). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in relation to body length of Oreochromis mossambicus. Ceylon Journal of Science, 26: 41-51.
A new anti-predatory behavioural strategy in stilts suggestive of adaptive evolution
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe, & P. N. Dayawansa (1998). A new anti-predatory behavioural strategy in stilts suggestive of adaptive evolution. Journal of South Asian Natural History, 3: 193-194
Microhabitat selection and resource partitioning by waders at the Bundala lagoon
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe & P. N. Dayawansa (1997). Microhabitat selection and resource partitioning by waders at the Bundala lagoon. Paper presented at the 53rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science, Sri Lanka
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Oreochromis mossambicus
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe, Y. N. A. Jayatunga & R. Hewamanne (1996). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Oreochromis mossambicus. Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science p.153-154
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in detritivorous, omnivorous and piscivorous freshwater fish: evidence for biomagnification
M. R. Wijesinghe, Y. N. A. Jayatunga & R. Hewamanne (1996). Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in detritivorous, omnivorous and piscivorous freshwater fish: evidence for biomagnification. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka