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Some considerations in modeling the mallard life cycle Some considerations in modeling the mallard life cycle
We outline a population model proposed to accommodate the full life cycle of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos}. Events during the breeding season are better understood than events at other times of the year, but recent findings suggest the importance of phenomena away from the breeding grounds. Several processes are discussed relative to mallard population dynamics. Compensatory mortality...
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Douglas H. Johnson, J.D. Nichols, M.J. Conroy, L.M. Cowardin
Some considerations in modeling the mallard life cycle Some considerations in modeling the mallard life cycle
We outline a population model proposed to accommodate the full life cycle of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Events during the breeding season are better understood than events at other times of the year, but recent findings suggest the importance of phenomena away from the breeding grounds. Several processes are discussed relative to mallard population dynamics. Compensatory mortality...
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Douglas H. Johnson, J.D. Nichols, M.J. Conroy, L.M. Cowardin
Source-rock evaluation of outcrop samples from Vanuatu (Malakula, Espiritu Santo, Maewo, and Pentecost) Source-rock evaluation of outcrop samples from Vanuatu (Malakula, Espiritu Santo, Maewo, and Pentecost)
Thirty-nine outcrop samples of mudstones, siltstones, and limestones were collected for source-rock evaluation of the sedimentary column in Vanuatu. Twenty-nine samples showing the least evidence of oxidation were selected for total organic analysis from the Miocene Matanui Group and Port Sandwich Formation in Malakula, and from the Miocene Ilava, Peteao, and Pelapa Formations in...
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Binyamin Buchbinder, Robert B. Halley
Styles of organic facies development in selected coal beds of the Powder River Basin: A petrographic evaluation Styles of organic facies development in selected coal beds of the Powder River Basin: A petrographic evaluation
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R.W. Stanton, Timothy A. Moore, Peter D. Warwick, S.S. Crowley, Romeo M. Flores
Submarine topography of northeastern Papua New Guinea Submarine topography of northeastern Papua New Guinea
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Thomas E. Chase, Barbara A. Seekins, J. D. Young, Shawn V. Dadisman
Survey and habitat methods for raptor management Survey and habitat methods for raptor management
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M.R. Fuller
Temporal and spatial variation in fruit production by chaparral shrubs, Temporal and spatial variation in fruit production by chaparral shrubs,
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Jon E. Keeley, S.C. Keeley
The influence of local weather on autumn migration of peregrine falcons of Assateague Island The influence of local weather on autumn migration of peregrine falcons of Assateague Island
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K. Titus, F.P. Ward, W.S. Seegar, M.A. Yates, M.R. Fuller
Toxic substances and survival of Lake Michigan salmonids: field and laboratory approaches Toxic substances and survival of Lake Michigan salmonids: field and laboratory approaches
An examination is made of the effects of chemical contaminants on the reproduction of fish from the Great Lakes. Routes of contaminant exposure are outlined; andlake trout and chinook salmon mortality are discussed with respect to evidence showing contaminant involvement.
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Michael J. Mac
Vaccination against infectious hematopoietic necrosis Vaccination against infectious hematopoietic necrosis
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J.C. Leong, J. L. Fryer, J. R. Winton
Workshop summary: feeding ecology Workshop summary: feeding ecology
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C. E. Korschgen, F.A. Reid, J.R. Serie