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Ultraviolet radiation as an environmental stressor of amphibians

Creator:

Bancroft, Betsy A.

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My thesis explored the effects of and potential mediating mechanisms for an important environmental stressor, ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation. UVB radiation has negative effects on organisms in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. I used meta-analysis to quantify the effects of UVB radiation on a diversity of aquatic organisms (Chapter 2). UVB...

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Dissertation

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myself too seriously. My committee provided help and support throughout my thesis. Bruce Menge
Supplemental feeding influences reproductive success of the Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis) at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawai'i

Creator:

Tamayose, Joy

Abstract:

Low reproductive success has been typical of high elevation populations of the Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis) or nēnē. Researchers identified predation and inadequate nutrition as limiting factors. Reproductive success remained low in most years despite on-going predator control programs. I used a supplemental feeding program over two breeding seasons in...

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Masters Thesis

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, Dr. Bruce Dugger for filling in the oft- vacated third spot on my committee, Dr. Doug Warrick for