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Extreme female predominance in the bloater (Coregonus hoyi) of Lake Michigan in the 1960's Extreme female predominance in the bloater (Coregonus hoyi) of Lake Michigan in the 1960's
The sex composition and other biological characteristics of the bloater changed substantially during recent decades of continuous ecological change in Lake Michigan. The percentages of females increased from 72% of the bloaters samples in 1928-32 to 95% in 1963, and ranged from 94 to 97% in 1964-69. The unusual predominance of females was established at an early age, unquestionably...
Authors
Edward H. Brown
Fishes in pest situations: Principles of plant and animal pest control Fishes in pest situations: Principles of plant and animal pest control
Abstract not submitted to date
Authors
R. E. Lennon
Induction of liver microsomal activities in Japanese quail [with supplemental information on] the induction of microsomal ethylmorphine demethylase activity in sparrow hawk livers by diets containing DDT and dieldrin or DDE Induction of liver microsomal activities in Japanese quail [with supplemental information on] the induction of microsomal ethylmorphine demethylase activity in sparrow hawk livers by diets containing DDT and dieldrin or DDE
No abstract available.
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J.W. Gillett, Richard D. Porter, Stanley N. Wiemeyer, T.H. Gram, D.H. Schroeder, J.R. Gillette
Preliminary comparison of bird species diversity and density in Luquillo and Guanica Forests Preliminary comparison of bird species diversity and density in Luquillo and Guanica Forests
No abstract available.
Authors
C. B. Kepler, A.K. Kepler
Preliminary geologic investigation of the Apollo 12 landing site: Part A: Geology of the Apollo 12 Landing Site Preliminary geologic investigation of the Apollo 12 landing site: Part A: Geology of the Apollo 12 Landing Site
This report provides a preliminary description of the geologic setting of the lunar samples returned fromt he Apollo 12 mission. A more complete interpretation of the geology of the site will be prepared after thorough analysis of the data.
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E.M. Shoemaker, R. M. Batson, A.L. Bean, C. Conrad, D.H. Dahlem, E. N. Goddard, M. H. Hait, K.B. Larson, G. G. Schaber, D. L. Schleicher, R. L. Sutton, G.A. Swann, A. C. Waters
Preliminary geologic investigation of the Apollo 12 landing site: Part B: photometric and polarimetric properties of the lunar regolith Preliminary geologic investigation of the Apollo 12 landing site: Part B: photometric and polarimetric properties of the lunar regolith
Several special, as well as general, photometric and polarimetric studies of the lunar regolith in the vicinity of the Apollo 12 landing site have been undertaken by means of the black-and-white photographs obtained on the geologic traverse during the second extravehicular activity (EVA) period.
Authors
H. E. Holt, J. J. Rennilson
Progress report on the North American Breeding Bird Survey Progress report on the North American Breeding Bird Survey
No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins, W.T. Van Velzen
The thin eggshell problem The thin eggshell problem
It has long been known that DDT and related chemicals can impair the reproduction of birds. In early years of organochlorine pesticide use, widespread mortality occurred immediately following heavy applications of these chemicals, and survivors contained substantial amounts of toxicant in their tissues. Repopulation from untreated areas tended to conceal the extent of the effects. DDT...
Authors
L.F. Stickel, L.I. Rhodes
Translocation of pesticides in the environment Translocation of pesticides in the environment
No abstract available.
Authors
T.J. Peterle
Economic potential of the Red Sea heavy metal deposits Economic potential of the Red Sea heavy metal deposits
No abstract available.
Authors
James L. Bischoff, Frank T. Manheim
Land subsidence due to withdrawal of fluids Land subsidence due to withdrawal of fluids
Land-surface subsidence due to the withdrawal of fluids by man has become relatively common in the United States since 1940 and has been described at several other places throughout the world. This paper reviews the known examples of appreciable land subsidence caused by fluid withdrawal. Those related to exploitation of oil and gas fields include Goose Creek, Texas; Wilmington...
Authors
J. F. Poland, G. H. Davis