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The effects of multiple pathogens on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:

Romansic, John M.

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The earth is undergoing a “biodiversity crisis” characterized by loss of populations, species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem services. Part of this crisis consists of population declines, extinctions, and increased incidence of deformities in amphibians. It is unknown whether deformities contribute to these declines. Many cases of population declines in amphibians...

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The effects of pathogens, UV-B radiation, and introduced species on amphibians in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:

Kiesecker, Joseph Michael

Abstract:

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 and thus, attempts to understand these factors must reflect these complexities. I investigated factors that influenced the susceptibility of western toad...

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Dissertation