Browsing Theses, Dissertations and Student Research Papers (Zoology) by Author "Olson, Dede"

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Chemical signaling and pheromone evolution in plethodontid salamanders

Palmer, Catherine Anne (2004-05-28)

My dissertation focuses on the evolutionary forces that have shaped the chemical signaling system of plethodontid salamanders. Pheromones mediate two phases of plethodontid reproduction: mate attraction prior to courts ...
The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Kiesecker, Joseph Michael (1997-05-29)

I examined two amphibian communities to assess factors that may impact amphibian biodiversity. The results suggest that the potential factors which influence the maintenance of amphibian biodiversity are multi-faceted ...