Larval growth in polyphenic salamanders: making the best of a bad lot
Microsatellite-based species identification method for <i>Drosophila virilis</i> group species
Using geochemical indicators to distinguish high biogeochemical activity in the subsurface.
The Cassandra Conference: Resources and the Human Predicament, Proceedings of a Symposium in Honor of Earl Cook
Are mayfly anti-predator responses to fish odour proportional to risk?
A River No More: The Colorado River and the West, by Philip L. Fradkin [Review]
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
Roles of pollinators, seed predators, and vertebrate herbivores in maintaining females in the gynodioecious <i>Polemonium foliosissimum</i>.
Most flowering plants are hermaphroditic, reproducing through seed set and seed siring. In gynodioecious species, some individuals are female and only reproduce through seed set. Because females do not gain fitness through pollen, they must have a seed fitness advantage over hermaphrodites to be mai
Building Resilience in the Face of a Dwindling Colorado River
Policymakers, industry and conservation professionals, and tribal members explore pathways to a sustainable future for the millions of people reliant on the “lifeblood of the American West.”
Sequence variation in <i>couch potato</i> gene and its effects on life-history traits in a northern malt fly, <i>Drosophila montana </i>
Empirical studies of escape behavior find mixed support for the race for life model
Escape theory has been exceptionally successful in conceptualizing and accurately predicting effects of numerous factors that affect predation risk and explaining variation in flight initiation distance (FID, predator-prey distance when escape begins). Less explored is the relative orientation of an
Development and structure of boldness and aggression in yellow-bellied marmots
The ontogeny of personality traits is crucial to understanding their ecological significance but has not yet been well-studied. We examined the development of two traits that are commonly correlated in a syndrome, boldness and aggression, in a long-term study of yellow-bellied marmots (Marmot flaviv
Testing how density affects caddisfly distribution along a detritus quality gradient
As ecosystems continue to change, the ability to find high-quality habitats is becoming a valuable skill. Caddisflies are often found in pond environments with a variety of habitat qualities, such as food (detritus) quality. Asynarchus nigriculus, being highly mobile and having a unique dietary need
Location, Structure, and Contents of Burrows of <i>Spermophilus Lateralis</i> and <i>Tamias Minimus</i>, Two Ground Dwelling Sciurids
Comparative study on pollinator visits to high elevation plant communities in Virginia Basin, Gothic, Colorado
Plant-pollinator networks are intricate systems that can give insight on a location’s biodiversity and response to environmental changes. By studying pollination networks at different elevations, researchers can evaluate how varying environmental conditions influence how plant and pollinator species
Comparative studies of pollen and fluorescent dye transport by bumble bees visiting <i>Erythronium grandiflorum</i>
Habitats in Copper Creek pool
Investigating the comparison between bird diversity and apex aquatic predators in sub-alpine beaver ponds
Predation of native salamanders by non-native trout in Colorado is a wildlife concern. Understanding the dynamics of how the different species interact is important. Cascade effects in the environment are caused by declines of species in a community. Birds, fish, and amphibians are deeply connected,
Insect oviposition patterns in flowers of <i>Helianthella quinquenervis</i>
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The Influence of Summer Precipitation and Temperature on Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel Pup Foraging.
Golden-mantled ground squirrels (GMGS) at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) spend the majority of the year, from October to May, hibernating in order to save energy during the winter seasons in Gothic, Colorado. Once the winter season is over, the squirrels emerge from their burrows an