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Anderson, Jason J. |
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Youngstown State University. Dept. of Biology. |
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2011-01-31T14:20:41Z |
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2019-09-08T02:29:47Z |
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2011-01-31T14:20:41Z |
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2019-09-08T02:29:47Z |
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1999 |
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dc.date.issued |
1999 |
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dc.identifier.other |
b18421180 |
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http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ysu999188325 |
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http://jupiter.ysu.edu/record=b1842118 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/1989/6347 |
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xiii 96 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. |
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Thesis (M.S.)--Youngstown State University, 1999. |
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dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves ). |
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dc.description.abstract |
I examined the effects of microhabitat quality on the population dynamics and the
dispersal behavior ofthe meadow vole, Microtus pennsylvanicus, at the Browning Ferris
Industries-Carbon Limestone Landfill/CLD, Mahoning County, Ohio, to identify
meadow vole microhabitat selection. Voles were live trapped from May 19, 1998 to
October 23, 1998 for a total of 80 traps nights using 72 Sherman traps (4 per 0.04ha) in
16 experimental grassland patches varying in density and quality ofvegetative cover.
Plant species distributions were analyzed using Atlas GIS in order to determine
relative coverage and dominance relationships. Dry weight biomass of standing crop and
litter was used to distinguish patch quality. Grassland patches were categorized into four
microhabitat types based on coverage values of the high quality forage species. Plant
species present were ranked on a qualitative basis, according to diet preferences of
meadow voles.
Microhabitat categories with the lowest nutritional quality and vegetative cover
had the highest numbers of transient voles and highest mean distance traveled by resident
voles. High mean distance traveled for resident voles suggests that quality resources are
not located within the microhabitat category and traveling large distances to find quality
resources is required. Therefore, it appears that microhabitat quality and nutritional
quality, as well as vegetative cover, has significant effects on microhabitat selection by
the meadow vole. |
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dc.description.statementofresponsibility |
by Jason J. Anderson. |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Master's Theses no. 0653 |
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dc.subject.classification |
Master's Theses no. 0653 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Theses (Master's) |
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dc.title |
Microhabitat use by the Meadow Vole, Microtus pennsylvanicus (Ord), on a reclaimed grassland, / |
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Thesis |
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