The value of dihydrogen monoxide to a jumping mouse: habitat use and preference in <i>Zapus princeps</i>.
The western jumping mouse, Zapus princeps is common in riparian habitat. There are multiple hypotheses (need for water, food type, or anti-predator/cover) for why this is. The objective of this project was to determine the use of mesic and adjacent drier habitats by Zapus using both a live-trapping
Patterns, mechanisms and consequences to population dynamics (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae)
Behavioral response of Mountain White-Crowned Sparrows towards an interspecific competitor
This study examined interspecific competition between mountain white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha) and Lincoln’s sparrows (Melospiza lincolnii) through a playback experiment. Interspecific competitive interactions influence avian fitness by affecting the distribution of species
Plasma melatonin rhythms in euthermic marmots (<i>Marmota flaviventris</i>)
Genetic distances and taxonomy of checkerspot butterflies (Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae)
Algae of a beaver pond
A diffuse coalition of the unwilling: group size effects on social structure in yellow-bellied marmots <i>Marmota flaviventris</i>
Reservoir and Source Potential of Eocene Microbialites, Green River Formation, USA
In recent years, large petroleum discoveries within the lacustrine microbialite facies of pre-salt systems of offshore Brazil, Angola, and Gabon have increased interest in the potential of microbial carbonates as reservoir rocks. Whereas a multitude of studies have been conducted on microbialites an
Territorial intrusions by pikas (<i>Ochotona princeps</i>) as a function of occupant activity
Phenotypic variation with altitude in the pistillate inflorescence of <i>Carex aquatilis</i>
An investigation into the gregarious habits and parasitism of the tortise shell butterfly larvae, <i>Aglais milberti</i>
Trait variations of <i>Boechera stricta</i> along an elevation gradient
Plants have been migrating into higher elevations in order to cope with the stresses of the changing climate. However, not all plants are capable of migrating as far or as fast as others. This study examines leaf traits of Boechera stricta, a plant with limited migratory capabilities, at different e
Depth of nutrient uptake by deep-rooted plants is regulated by water availability
Nectar dwelling yeasts and their effects on pollinator preference
Pollinators are extremely important in the global ecosystem. Flowers have evolved attractive traits in order to draw these pollinators. Traits like colorful petals draw in pollinators to metabolic rewards such as nectar and pollen, and in return, pollinators transfer pollen between plants. Plants wi
Conservation of pollinators and petal shed in blue flax (<i>Linum lewisii</i>)
A comparison of the plant and animal life in a coniferous climax forest and an aspen sub-climax forest employing various methods of study; general animal study included
On the Lake Fork of the Gunnison
Assessment of Grid-Based Whole-Rock D Surveys in Exploration: Boulder County Epithermal Tungsten Deposit, Colorado
The effect of habitat on intra-generic competition
Competition and habitat selection have been great topics for ecologists for decades and play a vital role in the study of ecology. In order to avoid competition, organisms partition their niches. Burying beetles (genus: Nicrophorus) occupy the small carrion niche and use carcasses as their primary r