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Creator:: DeGross, Douglas James
Abstract:: Plethodontid salamanders are model organisms for studying evolutionary questions of gene flow, restricted ranges, and speciation. Plethodon, a diverse genus within Plethodontidae, is widely distributed in eastern and western North America. Much research has been based in the eastern United States where diversity of these salamanders is high. Because of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Larsen, Royce E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects that free ranging cattle have on water quality in semi-arid environments. There were three specific objectives: 1) To determine the concentration and distribution of cattle feces in meadows, riparian zones, and the associated uplands. 2) To determine the fecal deposition...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: that riparian preference by cattle has a seasonal pattern (Marlow and Pogacnik 1986, and Bryant 1982

Creator:: Stillings, Amy M.
Abstract:: Properly functioning riparian systems are vital to the health of watersheds and provide an important forage and habitat resource for livestock and wildlife. Riparian grazing management strategies that are economically feasible and achieve environmental goals are needed by resource managers and livestock producers. The objective of this thesis was to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) found that spring grazing had no effect on channel morphology while Marlow and Pogacnik (1985) found

Creator:: Canzoneri, Nicolette M.
Abstract:: In recent years, zoos and aquariums have become prominent centers for environmental education and have focused much of their organizational efforts towards conservation and inspiring conservation action among visitors. However, there is little research available to support the efficacy of these efforts, especially in relation to the behavioral outcomes associated...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: prominent centers for science and environmental education (Clayton, Leubke, Saunders, Matiasek, & Grajal

Creator:: Anand, Ajay, 1961-
Abstract:: The seabed is envisaged to meet the increased future demands for minerals from the rapidly growing industrialized societies of the world. Shipboard analysis of cores can significantly reduce the cost and time spent at the exploratory drilling stage by obviating the need to go back to land for analysis. It...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: applications can be found in the literature (Greenwood, 1979; Clayton, 1982; Glascock, 1982; Chrien, 1984). An

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