Alan Hodgson
PhD Manchester University (1980)
DSc Manchester University (2004)
FRSSAf
Professor of Zoology
'phone +27 [0]46 603 8525
Fax +27 [0]46 622-8959
e-mail a.hodgson@ru.ac.za
Research interests
Invertebrate gametogenesis, gamete structure and function
Invertebrate reproduction
Molluscan biology
Systematics and evolution of limpets and other gastropods
Sustainable utilization of marine and estuarine invertebrate resources
Knysna Basin Project
Teaching interests
Invertebrate Biology
Marine Biology
Malacology
Invertebrate reproduction
Professional memberships
Past President, Zoological Society of southern Africa (2002-2003)
Past President, International Society of Invertebrate Reproduction (2001-2004)
Secretary, International Society of Invertebrate Reproduction
Editorial Board: International Journal of Zoology
Editor: Invertebrate Reproduction and Development
Malacological Society of London
Unitas Malacologia
Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
American Microscopical Society
Zoological Society of southern Africa
Microscopy Society of southern Africa
Royal Society of South Africa
Personal interests
Tennis
Hiking
Music
Post-graduate supervision
Current students
Anthony Bernard (PhD) - Marine Protected Areas.
Precotia Nyalungu (MSc) - Population dynamics and distribution of Palaemon in the Kariega estuary
Some recent publications
HENNINGER, T.O., FRONEMAN, P.W. & HODGSON, A.N. 2008. The population dynamics of the estuarine isopod Exosphaeroma hylocoetes (Barnard, 1940) within three temporarily open/closed southern African estuaries. African Zoology. 43: 202-217.
HENNINGER, T.O., FRONEMAN, P.W., RICHOUX, N.B. & HODGSON, A.N. 2009. The role of macrophytes as a refuge and food source for the estuarine isopod Exosphaeroma hylocoetes (Barnard, 1940). Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 82: 285-293.
HODGSON, A.N., ECKELBARGER, K.J. & YOUNG, C.M. 2009. Sperm structure and spermatogenesis in the hydrothermal vent gastropod Rhynchopelta concentrica (Peltospiridae). Journal of Molluscan Studies. 75: 159-165.
PINCHUCK, S.C. & HODGSON, A.N. 2009. Comparative structure of the lateral pedal defensive glands of three species of Siphonaria (Gastropoda: Basommatophora). Journal of Molluscan Studies. 75: 371-380.
HODGSON, A.N. 2009. Professor Emeritus Denis William Ewer MBE FRSSAf 1913-2009. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa. 64(1): 84-85.
PINCHUCK, S.C. & HODGSON, A.N. 2010. The ultrastructure of the perinotal epidermis and defensive glands of two species of Onchidella (Gastropoda: Pulmonata). Tissue and Cell. 42: 105-115.
HODGSON, A.N. 2010. Reproductive seasonality of South African marine invertebrates – a biogeographic review. African Zoology. 45: 1-17
HENNINGER, T.O., FRONEMAN, P.W., BOOTH, A.J. & HODGSON, A.N. 2010. Growth and longevity of Exosphaeroma hylocoetes (Isopoda) under varying conditions of salinity and temperature. African Zoology. 45: 41-51.
HODGSON, A.N. 2010. An addendum to the article “Reproductive seasonality of South African marine invertebrates – a biogeographic review. African Zoology. 45: 351.
PINCHUCK, S.C. & HODGSON In press. Structure of the lateral pedal defensive glands of Trimusculus costatus (Trimusculidae). Journal of Molluscan Studies.
