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Wetland aquatic invertebrates of the gunnison and gothic areas
The effects of the invasive plant <i>Linaria vulgaris</i> on native plant fitness and pollinator behavior
The invasion of the European perennial Linaria vulgaris to the alpine environment of Colorado may lead to competition for natural resources, space, and pollinators with native species. I measured the effects on fitness of L. vulgaris on three plant species native to Colorado, using both hand-pollina
The effects of recreational trail use on small mammal species richness and abundance
RMBL is a prominent field station in Colorado containing native plants and animals of Western Colorado. The recreational trails near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) are an important resource for the community. They generate touristic income for the surrounding cities and are an impor
Barriers to Gene Flow across a Light Gradient in Cardamine cordifolia.
Ecotypic variation can be driven by a disproportionate balance between selective pressures and gene flow. If the strength of selection is weak relative to the level of gene flow, genetic variation will likely be homogenized among populations. However, in the absence or severe limitation of gene flow
Increased aggression among <i>Asynarchus nigriculus</i> caddisfly larvae in a rapidly drying environment
Global climate change will likely result in warmer, dryer environments and influence the behavior and development of a number of species. Asynarchus nigriculus is a species of caddisfly whose larval stage lives exclusively in temporary ponds where they develop synchronously and quickly before the po
The Impact of Primary and Secondary Robbing on Hummingbird Pollination.
Nectar robbing has been thought to lead to a reduction in plant fitness, although there is conflicting evidence for this assumption. Little evidence has been done on whether or not primary, or initial, robbing has a differing effect on plant fitness than secondary robbing does. To test the possible
Ecological report on Virginia Mountain with emphasis on plant life
The growth rate of <i>Veratrum californica</i>
Monument plant
Sedge succession in four ponds
A comparison of butterfly populations on adjacent forest-stream, flowered slope, and sage hills in the Gothic Area; A study of factors determining butterfly flight
Investigating the air temperatures of different taxa in an alpine plant community
1. Ecology, like most science, is a rapidly progressing field in which new technologies are constantly being implemented in order to gain a wider and more holistic perspective on plant dynamics. 2. Plants can modulate their temperature via the process of transpiration and shading, which can also lea
Energy Fluxes of Terrestrial and Aquatic Invertebrates in the East River
Climate change is increasing temperatures globally including aquatic habitats like rivers, directly affecting the biology of many invertebrate species. In freshwater ecosystems, snow melt drives rivers in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Increasing river temperatures can result in increasing metabol
Development of Keras image classification model for use with a study on the effects of recreational trail use on small mammal species richness and activity
The recreational trails near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) are an important resource for the community. They generate tourist income for the surrounding area. However, human activity can lead to behavioral and ecological changes in wildlife communities. Utilizing triggered camera t
Does the seedbank reflect the composition of the metacommunity for alpine plants?
Community ecology and dynamics are often only thought of in terms of the processes selection and speciation. Likewise, plants are often only considered in their immobile, germinated form. However, when it comes to plant community dynamics, seeds and the seedbank are often critical in predicting comm
Effects of spontaneous movement on alert distance and flight initiation distance in yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris)
The Effects of Declining Aspen Forest Health on Rocky Mountain Birds
Rock effect on plant location on talus slopes
Is social plasticity good? Does lifetime social variation enhance LRS and longevity in yellow-bellied marmots?
Social relationships have important fitness consequences in many taxa. Much of the prior literature on the adaptive value of social relationships has looked for associations between social network position, or social structure, and fitness correlates during a single period of time–often a year. Howe