• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.115-120
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• 2020

This study investigated the dominant species and the population variation of the ant species, an indicator species of biodiversity, to obtain basic data on the changes of population according to the future climate change. The survey period was from June to September 2013, and we investigated the distribution of ants by square irradiation method (10m × 10m) using traps. The survey in each altitude identified a total of 14 species of 11 genera in 3 subfamilies and collected 15,466 individuals. We confirmed the distribution of 4,548 individuals of 13 species at low altitude (700m), and the dominant species was Aphaenogaster japonica (49.9%). At the middle altitude (900m), we collected 9,129 individuals of 8 species, and the dominant species was Pheidole fervida (57.7%). At high altitude (1,100m), we identified 1,789 individuals of 10 species, and Myrmica kotokui (43.3%) was the dominant species. It was confirmed that Aphaenogaster japonica, Nylanderia flavipes, and Pheidole fervida were widely distributed throughout the altitudes.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2022.09a
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• pp.56-56
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• 2022

벌개미취(Aster koraiensis Nakai)는 국화과에 속하는 우리나라 자생종으로 어린잎은 식용하고, 항비만 및 고지혈증 예방 등의 연구 결과가 보고되어 이용 가치가 높다고 알려져 있다. 또한 주로 조경소재로 이용되고 있으며, 생태복원을 위한 소재식물로 벌개미취를 이용하려는 시도가 이루어지고 있다. DMZ 남방한계선 철책 주변에는 군의 경계작전을 위해 반복적으로 식생을 제거한 지역(불모지)이 형성되어 있어 이를 복원할 필요가 있다. 생태복원에 있어 가장 기본적인 종 선정 방법은 자생종 또는 인접 지역종을 이용하는 것이다. 벌개미취는 DMZ 일원에 자생할 뿐만 아니라, 건조한 환경은 물론 습윤한 지역에서도 생육한다. 본 연구에서는 토성에 따른 벌개미취의 발아 특성과 광조건에 따른 광합성 반응을 조사하여 DMZ 불모지와 유사한 환경에서의 생육이 건전한지 살펴보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 벌개미취의 기내발아 검정(15℃, 12/12h)과 토성(마사토, 상토, 혼합토)에 따른 종자 발아율을 비교하였고, 차광(0, 50, 75 및 95%)처리에 따른 엽면적당 건중량, 엽록소 함량, 광-광합성 반응을 조사하였다. 벌개미취의 발아율은 기내(79%), 마사토(74%), 상토(82%) 그리고 혼합토(77%)로 나타나 각 처리구간 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 벌개미취의 엽면적당 건중량은 차광수준이 높을수록 감소하였고, 엽록소 a와 b 함량은 차광수준이 높을수록 감소하였으나 a/b는 통계적으로 차이가 없었다. 광-광합성 반응을 통해 산출한 벌개미취의 광포화점과 광합성 최대속도는 차광수준이 높을수록 감소하는 경향이 나타났고, 순양자수율은 증가하는 경향이 나타났다. 벌개미취는 전천광보다 낮은 광도에서 생장 시 광합성 능력이 감소하는 것으로 보이며, 광이 제한되지 않는 불모지 환경에서 생육이 유리할 것으로 생각한다.

• Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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• v.53 no.4
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• pp.188-197
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• 2020

Termites play an important role as decomposers of the forest ecosystem, while simultaneously causing enormous damage to wooden structures. Currently, two species of subterranean termites have been reported in Korea, and termite damage to historical wooden buildings is occurring nationwide due to climate change, forest fertility, and the locational characteristics of historical wooden buildings. Subterranean termites make their nests underground or inside timber. Termites move underground and access wooden structures through the lower parts of the buildings, adjacent to the ground. Once termites attack the wooden structures, it not only spoils the authenticity of cultural heritage structure, but also hampers structural stability due to the decrease in the strength of the material. Therefore, it is important to prevent termite damage before it occurs. Chemical treatments are mainly used in Korea to control and prevent the damage. In foreign countries, physical barriers are also used to prevent entry to wooden buildings, along with chemical treatments. Physical barriers involve installing nets or particles that termites cannot pass through in the lower part of the building, around the pipes, and between the edges of the building or exterior walls and interior materials. Advantages of a physical barrier are that it is an eco-friendly method, maintains long-term effect after installation, and does not require the use of chemical treatments. Prior to applying physical barriers, studies into the characteristics of termite species must be undertaken. In this study, we evaluated the minimum passage size that each caste of Reticulitermes speratus kyushuensis can move through. We found that workers, soldiers, and secondary reproductive termites were able to pass through diameters of 0.7mm, 0.9mm, and 1.1mm respectively. Head height of termites was an important factor in determining the minimum passing size. Results from the current study will be used as a basis to design the mesh size for physical barriers to prevent damage by termites in historical wooden buildings in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.139-145
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• 2016

To search for habitat characteristics of myrmecochory Melampyrum species, diaspores and related ant species, habitat characteristics, collecting fruits and diaspores of three Melampyrum species, cafeteria experiments, and the related ant species were studied from May 2012 to November 2014. The habitat of Melampyrum species was south-facing open forest edge with slightly acidic soil and relatively shallow soiil layers. Major plants coexisting with Melampyrum species were four woody species including Quercus mongolica and four herbaceous species including Carex siderosticta. These Plants might be host plants of the Melampyrum species. The shape of the diaspore was an oval seed attached to the white cap on one side. Significant differences is proved between three plant species in weight of diaspores, seeds and and elaiosome ratios. Mean values of diaspores weight showed 10.6mg, 8.0mg and 7.2mg in M. setaceum var. nakaianum, M. roseum var. ovalifolium and M. roseum, respectively. The heaviest elaiosome is M. roseum var. ovalifolium with 1.2mg, M. setaceum var. nakaianum has 1.0mg and the lightest elaiosome is M. roseum with 0.8mg. Major ant species frequently transporting the diaspores of Melampyrum species are Myrmicinae four species; Myrmica kotokui, M. excelsa, Myrmecina nipponica and Aphaenogaster japonica. Further studies on Melampyrum species, hemiparasite annual myrmecochorous plant, and related ant species should be needed.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.643-646
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• 2005

직접 메탄올 연료전지는 휴대용기기의 전원으로써 기대되고 있다. 그러나 메탄올의 crossover, 느린 산화반응과 같은 몇 가지 해결해야 할 문제점을 갖고 있다. 이에 메탄올을 대체할 연로로서 이론적으로 높은 기전력 (1.45 V)을 갖는 개미산이 제안되었다. 본 연구에서는 직접 개미산 연료전지에 대한 이전 연구를 바탕으로 개미산 연료전지에 우수한 성능을 나타내는 촉매를 개발하고자 하였다. 기존의 연구에서 Pt-Pd/C 촉매가 개미산에 대해 우수한 산화반응을 보이며 높은 OCP를 나타내어, 본 연구에서는 deposition method을 이용하여 Pt-Pd 촉매를 제조한 후 그 특성을 조사하였다. Pt-Pd 촉매는 이전의 연구에서 우수한 성능을 나타낸 Pt-Pd 촉매보다 상온에서 2배 이상의 우수한 성능을 나타내었다.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.59 no.1
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• pp.71-72
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• 2020

The invasive Argentian ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr, 1868) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dolichoderinae) was discovered in Korea. Diagnostic characteristics, distribution range, and potential as a pest are discussed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.313-319
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• 2006

데이타 마이닝, 특히 군집화 분야는 개미기반 알고리즘(ant-based algorithm) 관련 연구가 주목받는 영역 중 하나이다. 그러나 개미기반 알고리즘은 실제 군집화 문제를 해결하기에 많은 어려움을 가지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존의 알고리즘들을 고찰하고, 보다 실제적인 개미의 행태를 고려하여, 개선된 알고리즘을 제안한다. 실제 개미의 먹이 수집 과정에서 일어나는 초기 탐색개미의 움직임과 저장소를 향한 일개미들의 움직임을 반영하여, 보다 빠르고 효율적인 군집화를 이끌어 낸다. 인공자료와 실제 자료에 적용하여, 제안하는 알고리즘이 성능을 향상시킬 수 있고, 보다 다양한 자료에 적용될 수 있다는 것을 실험결과로 보였다.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.285-290
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• 1991

Smithistruma japonica(lto) unrecorded species of Dacetini tribe in Korea was found in Is. Kekumdo, Chonnam Province and named Saw teeth scale ant. The form-characteristics difference between Smithistruma japonica(Ito) and Strumigenys lewisi Cameron was discribed with the result of observation by the scanning electron microscope(SEM). Total species of Dacetini tribe in Korean contained two species in two genus.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.59 no.3
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• pp.165-168
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• 2020

Two species of the genus Myrmica Latreille, 1804, M. ademonia Bolton, 1995 and M. luteola Kupyanskaya, 1990, were reported in Korea for the first time. Morphological characteristics for workers of these two species are described.

• Korean journal of applied entomology
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• v.59 no.4
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• pp.349-351
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• 2020

One species of the genus Vollenhovia Mayr, 1865: V. nipponica Kinomura & Yamauchi, 1992 is described from Korea. Morphological photos for queen of the species are described.