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Structure, abundance, and distribution of pelagic zooplankton in a deep, oligotrophic Caldera Lake

Creator:: Karnaugh, Elena N.
Abstract:: From July 1985 to April 1987 the pelagic zooplankton community of Crater Lake, Oregon was studied to determine taxonomic structure, absolute and relative densities, and spatial and temporal distributional patterns. Samples were collected using vertically-towed zooplankton nets. The community structure consisted of two cladoceran and nine rotifer species, which were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Interactions between grizzly bears and hikers in Glacier National Park, Montana

Creator:: Jope, Katherine Louise McArthur
Abstract:: Behavior of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) toward people was studied by examining hikers' reports of grizzly bear observations and by intensively observing grizzlies in an area of Glacier National Park that was heavily used by day-hikers. Of concern were the apparent habituation of grizzly bears to people in the study...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A theoretical framework for economic fishery management

Creator:: Thompson, Grant Garrison
Abstract:: A theoretical framework for economic fishery management was developed. Extensive isocline analysis of a general fishery model yielded a detailed look at the possible equilibrium behavior of a system that was allowed to vary in terms of the levels of its environmental parameters, its composition, and the response functions governing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Status and habitat preference of California bighorn sheep on Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Creator:: Hansen, Michael Charles
Abstract:: A herd of California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana), re-introduced to the area of Hell Creek on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada, was studied from 15 June 1978 to 20 August 1980. Major vegetation and physiographic types were delineated and described. Habitat preferences were determined from field...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Morphological changes in introduced eastern cottontails in Oregon

Creator:: Rhodes, Mark Nicolas
Abstract:: Descendants of eastern cottontails from Ohio (Sylvilagns floridanus) introduced in Benton County, Oregon and cottontails from Ohio were sampled and analyzed morphometrically and colorimetrically. In general, Oregon cottontails were smaller and lighter in color than Ohio rabbits. Introgression and interspecific competition with the smaller and darker colored native brush rabbit...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Identification and systematics of larvae of Artedius, Clinocottus, and Oligocottus (Scorpaeniformes:Cottidae)

Creator:: Washington, Betsy B.
Abstract:: Complete, identified, developmental series of larval cottids Artedius fenestralis, A. creaseri, A. meanyi, Oligocottus snyderi, Clinocottus embryum, and C. globiceps are described for the first time. In addition, redescriptions of four species, Artedius harringtoni, A. lateralis, Oligocottus maculosus, and Clinocottus acuticeps are included that provide new and comparative information on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Ecology of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, during summer

Creator:: Dzinbal, Kenneth A.
Abstract:: Harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) were observed during the summers of 1979 and 1980 in Sawmill Bay, northeast Prince William Sound, Alaska. Harlequins were associated with a short, medium gradient, non-glacial stream (Stellar Creek) also used by salmon. Although harlequins nested along Stellar Creek, they apparently did not establish home ranges...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

An analysis of guild structure of avian communities, Columbia River, Oregon

Creator:: Noyes, Cecilia Lea Barham
Abstract:: Effects of habitat and season on guild structure of avian communities were examined for islands in the estuary zone of the Columbia River, Oregon. Bird species were classified into guilds according to their major food item, typical foraging substrate, and foraging behavior. Variation in community structure indices (number of guilds,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Selected life history aspects of American shad (Alosa sapidissima) and predation on young-of-the-year shad in Lake Umatilla of the Columbia River

Creator:: Stainbrook, Cris Eric
Abstract:: Selected life history aspects of American shad, Alosa sapidissima, collected in Lake Umatilla of the Columbia River during 1980 and 1981 were examined and compared to other shad populations. Mean fork lengths of adult shad captured in 1981 were 405-, 415- and 423-mm for age III, IV and V males;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The development and maintenance of stream community structure and organization

Creator:: Wevers, Mary Jo
Abstract:: The goal of this study was to better understand stream communities through a perspective that might make their structure, organization, and development more understandable. This goal was approached through the following objectives: 1. To determine the assemblages of stream organisms and define subsystems within a stream community. 2. To explain...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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Structure, abundance, and distribution of pelagic zooplankton in a deep, oligotrophic Caldera Lake

Interactions between grizzly bears and hikers in Glacier National Park, Montana

A theoretical framework for economic fishery management

Status and habitat preference of California bighorn sheep on Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada

Morphological changes in introduced eastern cottontails in Oregon

Identification and systematics of larvae of Artedius, Clinocottus, and Oligocottus (Scorpaeniformes:Cottidae)

Ecology of harlequin ducks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, during summer

An analysis of guild structure of avian communities, Columbia River, Oregon

Selected life history aspects of American shad (Alosa sapidissima) and predation on young-of-the-year shad in Lake Umatilla of the Columbia River

The development and maintenance of stream community structure and organization

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