REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF PEARL OYSTER (PINCTADA RADIATA, LEACH 1814) BASED ON MICROSCOPIC AND MACROSCOPIC ASSESSMENT OF BOTH SEXES IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN (SOUTH EVIA ISLAND)

The Atlantic pearl oyster, Pinctada radiata (Leach, 1814), is an Indo-Pacific bivalve of the subtidal zone that has colonized habitats all over the Mediterranean.There is a lack of detailed information on the reproductive activity of P.radiata in Hellenic waters, especially following the recent amendment of national legislation aiming to regulate t

Abstract Background Temporary implant-retained restorations are required to support function and esthetics of the masticatory system until the final restoration is completed and delivered.Acrylic resins are commonly used in prosthetic dentistry and lately they have been used in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology.Since this technology it is

Recent building emergency management research has highlighted the need for the effective utilization of dynamically changing building information.BIM (building information modelling) can play a significant role in this process due to its comprehensive and standardized data format and integrated process.This paper introduces a BIM based virtual envi