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  • Effects of atrazine on olfactory-mediated behaviors in Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus)

    Creator:
    Smith, April G.
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    Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) are experiencing population declines throughout their range. Xenobiotics could be an important risk factor for lamprey populations. Our goal was to establish if common herbicides, as used in forest management, could affect reproductive fitness. We determined that atrazine was a likely compound of greatest concern to...
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    occur, called transduction, which leads to the brain interpreting the chemical signal and perceiving a

  • Agricultural impacts on amphibian survival, growth, and distributions

    Creator:
    Baker, Nick J.
    Abstract:
    The potential impact of chemical contaminants and conservation practices on amphibians in agricultural landscapes is a key research topic globally. Amphibians represent a common group in many freshwater systems and are currently experiencing worldwide population declines. Global amphibian declines may be attributed to a number of causes, including habitat loss,...
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    ). Agricultural systems also introduce chemical stressors, such as pesticides and fertilizers, which can have