An investigation into the gregarious habits and parasitism of the tortise shell butterfly larvae, <i>Aglais milberti</i>
The sublime in Rothko, Newman and Still
An important body of literature has accumulated (both primary and secondary sources) which necessitates that Rothko, Newman and Still be placed in the tradition of the sublime. In attempting this task, a background is established by a detailed summary of classical theory of the sublime in Longinus,
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
Pollinator mediated selection in an <i>Ipomopsis</i> hybrid zone in Poverty Gulch, Gunnison County, Colorado
Long-term measurements of ice nucleating particles at Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) sites worldwide
Does rainfall or temperature influence antipredator vigilance in a hibernating mammal?
Assessment of resource changes in backcountry campsites from 1989-1996 in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
One of the major contributing factors affecting wilderness resources is camping.The objectives of this study were to describe the resource changes that occur in backcountry campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park as measured by campsite area and campsite score from the Backcountry Campsite Impact
Plant and animal succession in an old burn
Cryptic behavior in moths
Scale of plasticity and local adaptation in <i>Boechera stricta </i> along an altitudinal gradient
As environments change, natural selection will increasingly favor plasticity, a mechanism by which organisms express variable phenotypes based on their abiotic or biotic environment. While these trends occur in sweeping macroenvironmental or coarse-grain patterns, this variation can also exist on an
The effect of willow proximity on species richness and abundance of birds nesting in aspen <i>Populus tremuloides</i> woodlands.
Riparian zones are widely recognized as important sources of high species diversity. High levels of food resources and habitat complexity in riparian zones attract large numbers of avian species, particularly in arid regions. However, less is known about the importance of riparian proximity in wet m