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Creator:: Sánchez, Wilfrido M. Contreras
Abstract:: Sex differentiation in fish is a labile process that allows sex inversion in several species. The inherent capacity of fish germ cells to differentiate into oocytes or spermatocytes constitutes a key factor allowing for functional sex inversion. This thesis set out to determine the mechanism involved in steroid-induced sex differentiation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: unconditional support and continuous advice during the course of this research. Bob Mason, Barbara Shields and

Creator:: Baxter, Colden V.
Abstract:: This study examined fish movements and assemblage dynamics in the Wenaha, Grande Ronde, Snake river system of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. I investigated the role of fish movement in the dynamics of stream fish assemblages and evaluated relationships between species movement, assemblage structure, and the heterogeneity of habitat at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Bianchi, Carlos A.
Abstract:: The number of endangered species is rapidly increasing while paucity of adequate information and resources delays establishment of conservation actions. The IUCN’s listing system is insufficient to determine conservation priorities and many species lack information even to be evaluated (i.e., “data deficient”). Here I proposed and tested the Rapid Endangered...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Jonathan Ballou, Dr. Selina Heppell, Dr. Robert Mason, Dr. Christian Torgersen and Dr. J. Antonio Torres

Creator:: Kettratad, Jes
Abstract:: The Pacific Northwest has a relatively low diversity of primary freshwater fishes with most of the endemism and diversity in the Columbia River and Klamath River. However, the Oregon Coastal Subprovince defined as the coastal rivers from Miami River in the north to Sixes River in the south, has a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: manuscript and serving on my committee. I thank Dr. Barbara Shields for all the moral support and

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