Publications
Explore WARC's science publications.
Filter Total Items: 3551
Influences of salinity and shade on seedling photosynthesis and growth of two mangrove species, Rhizophora mangle and Bruguiera sexangula, introduced to Hawaii Influences of salinity and shade on seedling photosynthesis and growth of two mangrove species, Rhizophora mangle and Bruguiera sexangula, introduced to Hawaii
Rhizophora mangle was first introduced to Hawaii in 1902 to promote shoreline stabilization. Intertidal competition with native and introduced salt marsh species was low, and beyond the early 1920s, mangrove forests expanded rapidly. An additional mangrove species, Bruguiera sexangula, was introduced in 1922 and currently co-occurs with R. mangle in only a few stands on the north shore...
Authors
K. W. Krauss, J. A. Allen
Influence of salinity and temperature on the physiology of Limia melanonotata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae): A search for abiotic factors limiting insular distribution in Hispaniola Influence of salinity and temperature on the physiology of Limia melanonotata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae): A search for abiotic factors limiting insular distribution in Hispaniola
We investigated salinity and temperature effects on routine metabolic rate (RMR), temperature tolerance (CTMax, critical thermal maximum), and salinity tolerance of Limia melanonotata, a poecliid fish that occurs in west-central inland waters of Hispaniola. Routine metabolic rate and CTMax were measured in fish acclimated to three salinities (0, 30, and 60 ppt) and temperatures (25??, 30...
Authors
D. C. Haney, S. J. Walsh
[Book review] The Alligator Book, by C. C. Lockwood [Book review] The Alligator Book, by C. C. Lockwood
Review of: The Alligator Book. Lockwood, C. C. 2002. Louisiana State University Press: Baton Rouge. ISBN: 0807128287.
Authors
R.H. Rauschenberger
Using ground-placed PVC pipes to monitor hylid treefrogs: Capture biases Using ground-placed PVC pipes to monitor hylid treefrogs: Capture biases
We sampled a population of two species of hylid treefrogs using 90 vertical ground-placed PVC pipes of 3 diameters positioned along a 1500-m transect at a forest-open pond ecotone in north-central Florida in order to identify potential capture biases. We recorded 1,981 treefrog observations (778 unmarked, 1,203 recaptures) in 8 months. Our results identified species-specific seasonal and...
Authors
M. Zacharow, W.J. Barichivich, C.K. Dodd
Leaf litterbags: factors affecting capture of stream-dwelling salamanders Leaf litterbags: factors affecting capture of stream-dwelling salamanders
No abstract available.
Authors
J. L. Waldron, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jeffrey D. Corser
Geographic distribution: Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban Treefrog) Geographic distribution: Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban Treefrog)
No abstract available.
Authors
S. A. Johnson, J.S. Staiger, W.J. Barichivich, S. Barlow
Geographic distribution. Eleutherodactylus planirostris Geographic distribution. Eleutherodactylus planirostris
Abstract not supplied at this time
Authors
Steve A. Johnson, Jennifer S. Staiger, William J. Barichivich
Natural history notes: Terrapene carolina bauri (Florida Box Turtle). Rehydration Natural history notes: Terrapene carolina bauri (Florida Box Turtle). Rehydration
Abstract not supplied at this time
Authors
C.K. Dodd, Marian L. Griffey
Etude sur la Tortue-boite de Floride (Terrapene carolina bauri) a Egmont Key, Floride Etude sur la Tortue-boite de Floride (Terrapene carolina bauri) a Egmont Key, Floride
Abstract not supplied at this time
Authors
C.K. Dodd
Factors limiting the intertidal distribution of the mangrove species Xylocarpus granatum Factors limiting the intertidal distribution of the mangrove species Xylocarpus granatum
The tree species Xylocarpus granatum is commonly described as occurring in the upper intertidal zone of mangrove forests, but mature trees are occasionally found at lower elevations. In the Utwe River basin, on the Pacific island of Kosrae, we investigated the relative importance of several biotic and abiotic factors that may control the intertidal distribution of X. granatum. Factors we...
Authors
J. A. Allen, K. W. Krauss, R.D. Hauff
A pre-vegetated mat technique for the restoration of submersed aquatic vegetation A pre-vegetated mat technique for the restoration of submersed aquatic vegetation
Communities of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) provide critical habitat for wintering waterfowl and many commercially important fish species. Submersed aquatic vegetation also helps minimize storm damage by reducing wave action and stabilizing sediments, and they improve water quality by sequestering nutrients and contaminants (Zieman and Zieman 1989).
Authors
R.G. Boustany
A survey of estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation in the northern Gulf coast A survey of estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation in the northern Gulf coast
The status of submerged aquatic vegetation along the northern Gulf of Mexico is of concern because of its role in the ecology and economy of the coast. Recent studies by U.S. Geological Survey scientists help assess the factors that contribute to SAV distribution and health.
Authors
J. Carter