| Name: |
António M. de Frias Martins |
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| Degree: |
PhD |
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Full Professor |
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frias@uac.pt
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see also:
http://www.uac.pt/~fosseis/
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CIBIO-Pólo Açores
Departamento de Biologia
Universidade dos Açores
9501-801 Ponta Delgada
São Miguel, Açores, Portugal.
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Short CV
Born in Água d'Alto, São Miguel, Açores (1946), PhD in Biological Sciences (1985),
University of Rhode Island (USA), full professor at the University of the Azores since 1995.
Specialized in Systematics and Evolution in Molluscs, and also interested in biodiversity and
conservation in the Azores. PI of the research group CIBIO-Pólo Açores. Organized international
workshops for malacological research as well as congresses dealing with science and Azorian
natural legacy conservation. President of Sociedade Afonso Chaves and editor of "Açoreana". Co-
author of "Coastal Ecology of the Açores", and author of "Islands of Blue and Green" and "The
Princess' Ring", as well as the RTP/A documentaries "Misty Islands", "A day and a night on the
Submarine Banks".
Publications
Books
2005
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Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira (eds.), 2005. A list of the terrestrial fauna (Mollusca and Arthropoda) and flora (Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta) from the Azores, 318 pp. Direcção Regional do Ambiente and Universidade dos Açores, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada.
2004
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 2004. O Anel da Princesa, 100 pp. Intermezzo, Lisboa (in Portuguese and English).
1998
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1998. Ilhas de Azul e Verde, 203 pp. Ribeiro & Caravana, Ponta Delgada [2000, 2nd edition: Açores: Ilhas de Azul e Verde, 155 pp., also in English, French and German].
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Morton, B., J.C. Britton & A.M. de Frias Martins, 1998. Coastal Ecology of the Açores, 249 pp. Sociedade Afonso Chaves, Ponta Delgada.
Articles
2009
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Jordaens, K., P. Van Riel, A.M. Frias Martins & T. Backeljau, 2009. Speciation on the Azores islands: congruent patterns in shell morphology, genital anatomy, and molecular markers in endemic land snails (Gastropoda, Leptaxinae). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 97: 166–176.
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2008
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Cardoso, P., P.A.V. Borges, A.C. Costa, R. Tristão da Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.M. de Frias Martins, L. Silva, N. Homem, M. Martins, P. Rodrigues, B. Martins & E. Mendonça, 2008. La perspectiva archipelágica: Açores. In: Martin, J.L., M. Arechavaleta, P.A.V. Borges & B. Faria (eds.), Top 100. Las 100 espécies amenazadas prioritárias de géstion en la région europeia biogeografica de la Macaronesia. Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, Gobierno de Canarias. pp. 79-107.
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Cunha, R.T., P. Rodrigues, P.J. Melo, C. Gomes, A. Rebelo & A.M. de Frias Martins, 2008. Moluscos terrestres das Flores e Corvo. Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia, Ponta Delgada, Açores, 35: 41-47.
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Rodrigues, P., R. Cunha & A.F. Martins, 2008. Ficha de espécies: Pyrrula murina Godman, 1866. In: Martin, J.L., M. Arechavaleta, P.A.V. Borges & B. Faria (eds.), Top 100. Las 100 espécies amenazadas prioritárias de géstion en la région europeia biogeografica de la Macaronesia, pp. 198-199. Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, Gobierno de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
2007
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Cameron, R.A.D., R.M.T da Cunha & A.M. de Frias Martins, 2007. Chance and necessity: land snail faunas of São Miguel, Açores, compared with those of Madeira. Journal of Molluscan Studies, 73: 11-21.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 2007. Morphological and anatomical diversity within the Ellobiidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Archaeopulmonata). Vita Malacologica, 4: 1-28.
2006
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, R. Tristão da Cunha, M.H. Sousa & P.J. Melo, 2006. Distribuição dos moluscos terrestres da ilha do Pico (Açores) e variabilidade de Oxychilus (Drouetia) minor (Morelet, 1860). Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia, 34: 53-67.
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2005
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Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva, V. Vieira, F. Dinis, P. Lourenço & N. Pinto, 2005. Descrição da Biodiversidade terrestre dos Açores. Description of the terrestrial Azorean biodiversity. In: Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira (eds.), A list of the terrestrial fauna (Mollusca and Arthropoda) and flora (Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta) from the Azores, pp. 21-68. Direcção Regional de Ambiente and Universidade dos Açores, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada.
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Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira, 2005. Lista de espécies duvidosas. List of problematic species.In: Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira (eds.), A list of the terrestrial fauna (Mollusca and Arthropoda) and flora (Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta) from the Azores, pp. 223-230. Direcção Regional de Ambiente and Universidade dos Açores, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada.
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Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira, 2005. Biodiversidade Terrestre dos Açores. Atlântida, 50: 281-290.
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Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira, 2005. Desenvolvimento do banco de dados de biodiversidade dos Açores. In: Memoria INTERREG IIIB – Projectos em Canarias (ATLÂNTICO, CENTINELA, OGAMP, MACETUS). pp. 31-32. Ed- Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, Gobierno de Canarias.
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Cunha, R., A.F. Martins, P. Lourenço & A. Rodrigues, 2005. Lista dos Moluscos. In: [Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira (eds.)] - A list of the terrestrial fauna (Mollusca and Arthropoda) and flora (Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta) from the Azores, pp. 157-161. Direcção Regional do Ambiente and Universidade dos Açores, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada.
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Cunha, R., A.F. Martins, P. Lourenço & A. rodrigues, 2005. Lista dos Moluscos. In: Borges, P.A.V., R. Cunha, R. Gabriel, A.F. Martins, L. Silva & V. Vieira (eds.), A list of the terrestrial fauna (Mollusca and Arthropoda) and flora (Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta) from the Azores, pp. 157-161. Direcção Regional de Ambiente and Universidade dos Açores, Horta, Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada.
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Cúrdia, J., A. Santos Rodrigues, A.F. Martins & M.J. Costa, 2005. The reproductive cycle of Patella candei gomesii Drouët, 1858 (Mollusca: Patellogastropoda), an Azorean endemic subspecies. Invertebrate Reproduction and Development, 48: 137-145.
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Martins, A. M. de Frias, 2005. The shaping of a species: the Azorian Drouetia Gude (Pulmonata: Zonitidae: Oxychilus) as a model. Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement No. 68: 143-157.
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Patrick Van Riel, Kurt Jordaens, Natalie Van Houtte, A.M. Frias Martins, Ronald Verhagen & Thierry Backeljau, 2005. Molecular systematics of the endemic Leptaxini (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) on the Azores islands. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 37: 132-143.
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2003
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Van Riel, P., K. Jordaens, R. Verhagen, A.M. Frias Martins & T. Backeljau, 2003. Genetic differentiation reflects geological history in the Azorean land snail, Leptaxis azorica. Heredity, 91: 239-247
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2002
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 2002, Moreletina, a new genus of Hygromiidae (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora) from Santa Maria, Açores. Journal of Molluscan Studies, 68: 205-215.
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2001
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 2001. Ellobiidae - lost between land and sea. Journal of Shellfish Research, 20(1): 441-446.
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Mordan, P.B., & A.M.F. Martins, 2001. A systematic revision of the vitrinid semislugs of the Azores (Gastropoda: Pulmonata). Journal of Molluscan Studies, 67: 343-368.
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2000
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Jordaens, K., H. De Wolf, T. Willems, S. Van Dongen, C. Brito, António M. Frias Martins & T. Backeljau, 2000. Loss of genetic variation in a strongly isolated Azorean population of the edible clam, Tapes decussatus. Journal of Shellfish Research, 19(1): 29-34.
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Medeiros, R., C. Brito, António M. Frias Martins, K. Jordaens, P. Van Riel, H. De Wolf, K. Breugelmans & T. Backeljau, 2000. Conservation Genetics of the Endemic Azorean Slug Plutonia atlantica (Morelet, 1860) (Mollusca, Pulmonata). Conservation Biology, 93: 77-84.
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1999
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1999. On the generic separation of Ovatella Bivona, 1832 and Myosotella Monterosato, 1906 (Pulmonata: Ellobiidae). Iberus, 17(2): 59-75.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1999. Evolution and distribution of the terrestrial molluscs of the Açores. Bulletin of the Malacological Society of London, 33: 5-6.
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1998
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1998. The anatomy of Cassidula Férussac, 1821 and a case for the revival of the Cassidulinae Odhner, 1925. In: Morton, B. (ed.), Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Marine Biology of the South China Sea, Hong Kong, 1996, pp. 25-42. Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong.
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Rodrigues, A., B. Gómez, R. Tristão da Cunha & A.M. de Frias Martins, 1998. Maturation Diagnostic Characters in Oxychilus (Drouetia) atlanticus (Morelet & Drouët) (Pulmonata, Zonitidae). Iberus, 16(2): 75-84.
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Van Riel, P., T. Backeljau, C. Brito, A.M. de Frias Martins, K. Jordaens & R. Verhagen, 1998. Systematics and conservation genetics of the endemic Leptaxinae (Pulmonata: Hygromiidae) in the Azores. Journal of Conchology Special Publication, 2: 309-310.
1996
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1996. Relationships within the Ellobiidae. In: Taylor, J.D. (ed.) Origin and Evolutionary Radiation of the Mollusca, 24: 285-294. Oxford University Press, London.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1996. Anatomy and Systematics of the western Atlantic Ellobiidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata). Malacologia, 37(2): 163-332.
1995
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1995. Systematic Revision of Allochroa Ancey, 1887, with an Account of the Anatomy of Allochroa layardi (H. & A. Adams, 1854) and the Description of Two New Species. Nautilus, 109(1): 1-13.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1995. A new species of Pythia Röding, 1798 (Pulmonata: Ellobiidae), from New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. Molluscan Research, 16: 45-53.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1995. Terrestrial Molluscs of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo - An illustrated list. In: Martins, A.M. de Frias (ed.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop of Malacology and Marine Biology, São Miguel, Açores, 1991. Açoreana, Suplemento [4]: 249-259.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1995. Anatomy and systematics of Ovatella vulcani (Morelet, 1860) (Pulmonata: Ellobiidae) from the Azores. In: Martins, A.M. de Frias (ed.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop of Malacology and Marine Biology, São Miguel, Açores, 1991. Açoreana, Suplemento [4]: 231-248.
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1994
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1994. The anatomy of Auriculastra subula (Quoy and Gaimard, 1832) (Pulmonata: Ellobiidae) from Hong Kong, with a comment on the systematic position of Auriculastra Martens, 1880. Asian Marine Biology, 11: 79-88.
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1993
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Cunha, R.M.T., A. Rodrigues, C.P. Brito, B. Winnipenix & A.M.F. Martins, 1993. Moluscos terrestres da Ilha do Faial. Lista preliminar. Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia. Expedição Científica Faial/93: 22: 53-59.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1993. The Azores - westernmost Europe: where evolution can be caught red-handed. In: Hounsome, M.V (ed.), Proceedings of Manchester N Atlantic Islands Conference, September 1990. Boletim do Museu Municipal do Funchal, Suplemento No. 2: 181-198.
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1992
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Backeljau, T., C. Brito, R.T. Cunha, A.M.F. Martins & L. Bruyn, 1992. Colour polymorphism and genetic strains in Arion intermedius from Flores, Azores (Mollusca, Pulmonata). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 46: 131-143.
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Depledge, M.H., J.M. Weeks, A.M. de Frias Martins, R. Tristão da Cunha & A. Costa, 1992. The Azores exploitation and pollution of the coastal ecosystem. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24: 433-435.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1992. Pedipedinae (Gastropoda, Ellobiidae) from Hong Kong. In: Morton, B. (ed.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Marine Biological Workshop: The Marine Flora and Fauna of Hong Kong and Southern China, Hong Kong, 1989, 693-704. Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong.
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Martins, A.M de Frias, & R.M.P.T.T. Cunha, 1992. On the ecology of Hong Kong Ellobiidae (Gastropoda, Pulmonata). In: Morton, B. (ed.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Marine Biological Workshop: The Marine Flora and Fauna of Hong Kong and Southern China, Hong Kong, 1989, 417-429. Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong.
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1991
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, & Th.E.J. Ripken, 1991. Oxychilus (Ortizius) lineolatus n. sp. (Gastropoda: Zonitidae) from Santa Maria Island, Azores. Basteria, 55: 45-53
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1991. Comparative anatomy of populations of Oxychilus (Drouetia) atlanticus (Morelet et Drouët, 1857) (Pulmonata: Zonitidae) from São Miguel island, Azores. Proceedings of the Tenth International Malacological Congress (Tübingen, 1989): 571-575.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1991. Distribuição dos moluscos de água doce em São Miguel e na Terceira. Açoreana, 7(2): 257-276.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, T. Backeljau, R. M. Tristão da Cunha & C. P. Brito, 1991. Moluscos terrestres da Ilha de Santa Maria. Lista preliminar. Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia. Santa Maria e Formigas/1990, 19: 53-59.
1990
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Hawkins, S.J., L.P. Burnay, A.I. Neto, R. Tristão da Cunha & A.M. de Frias Martins, 1990. A description of the zonation patterns of molluscs and other important biota on the South coast of São Miguel, Azores. In: Martins, A.M. de Frias (ed.), Proceedings of the First International Workshop of Malacology, São Miguel, Açores, 1988, The Marine Fauna and Flora of the Azores. Açoreana, Suplemento [2]: 21-38.
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Martins, A.M de Frias, R.M.T. Cunha, C.P. Brito & T. Backeljau, 1990. Moluscos terrestres das Flores. Lista preliminar. Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia. Flores/89, 18: 39-45.
1989
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Martins, A. M. de Frias, 1989. Espécies novas do género Oxychilus (Gastropoda: Zonitidae) na Ilha Terceira. Açoreana, 7(1): 55-71.
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Martins, A.M. de Frias, 1989. O complexo 'Napaeus 'pruninus (Gastropoda: Napaeidae) em S. Miguel e na Terceira. Açoreana, 7(1): 41-54.
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Martins, A.M de Frias, R.M.T. Cunha & C.P. Brito, 1989. Moluscos terrestres da Ilha Graciosa. Lista preliminar. Relatórios e Comunicações do Departamento de Biologia. Graciosa/88: Relatório Preliminar, 17: 41-47.
1981
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Martins, A. M. de Frias, 1981. Oxychilus (Drouetia) agostinhoi new species (Stylommatophora: Zonitidae) from the Azores Islands, its anatomy and phylogenetic relationships. Occasional Papers on Mollusks, The Department of Mollusks, Harvard University, 4 (59): 245-264.
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