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Low Reproductive Success Of Black Skimmers Associated With Low Food Availability, Christopher A. Gordon, Daniel A. Cristol, Ruth A. Beck
Low Reproductive Success Of Black Skimmers Associated With Low Food Availability, Christopher A. Gordon, Daniel A. Cristol, Ruth A. Beck
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
Interactions Between Chemical And Climate Stressors: A Role For Mechanistic Toxicology In Assessing Climate Change Risks, M J. Hooper, G Ankley, Daniel A. Cristol, L Maryoung, P Noyes, K Pinkerton
Interactions Between Chemical And Climate Stressors: A Role For Mechanistic Toxicology In Assessing Climate Change Risks, M J. Hooper, G Ankley, Daniel A. Cristol, L Maryoung, P Noyes, K Pinkerton
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
High Levels Of Maternally Transferred Mercury Do Not Affect Reproductive Output Or Embryonic Survival Of Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia Sipedon), S Y. Chinn, J D. Willson, Daniel A. Cristol, D V.V. Drewett, W A. Hopkins
High Levels Of Maternally Transferred Mercury Do Not Affect Reproductive Output Or Embryonic Survival Of Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia Sipedon), S Y. Chinn, J D. Willson, Daniel A. Cristol, D V.V. Drewett, W A. Hopkins
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
A Communal Catalogue Reveals Earth’S Multiscale Microbial Diversity, L R. Thompson, Daniel A. Cristol
A Communal Catalogue Reveals Earth’S Multiscale Microbial Diversity, L R. Thompson, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
Avian Prey-Dropping Behavior Ii: American Crows And Walnuts, P V. Switzer, Daniel A. Cristol
Avian Prey-Dropping Behavior Ii: American Crows And Walnuts, P V. Switzer, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
Avian Prey-Dropping Behavior I: Effects Of Prey Characteristics And Prey Loss, P V. Switzer, Daniel A. Cristol
Avian Prey-Dropping Behavior I: Effects Of Prey Characteristics And Prey Loss, P V. Switzer, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Mercury And Sex On Plumage In Belted Kingfishers, Ariel E. White, Daniel A. Cristol
Effects Of Mercury And Sex On Plumage In Belted Kingfishers, Ariel E. White, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
No abstract provided.
Mercury Reduces Avian Reproductive Success And Imposes Selection: An Experimental Study With Adult- Or Lifetime-Exposure In Zebra Finch, Claire W. Varian-Ramos, John P. Swaddle, Daniel A. Cristol
Mercury Reduces Avian Reproductive Success And Imposes Selection: An Experimental Study With Adult- Or Lifetime-Exposure In Zebra Finch, Claire W. Varian-Ramos, John P. Swaddle, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
Mercury is a global pollutant that biomagnifies in food webs, placing wildlife at risk of reduced reproductive fitness and survival. Songbirds are the most diverse branch of the avian evolutionary tree; many are suffering persistent and serious population declines and we know that songbirds are frequently exposed to mercury pollution. Our objective was to determine the effects of environmentally relevant doses of mercury on reproductive success of songbirds exposed throughout their lives or only as adults. The two modes of exposure simulated philopatric species versus dispersive species, and are particularly relevant because of the heightened mercury-sensitivity of developing nervous systems. …
Reproductive Success Of Eastern Bluebirds (Siala Sialis) On Suburban Golf Courses, Kerri L. Cornell, Caitlin R. Kight, Ryan B. Burdge, Alex R. Gunderson, Joanna K. Hubbard, Allyson K. Jackson, Joshua E. Leclerc, Marie L. Pitts, John P. Swaddle, Daniel A. Cristol
Reproductive Success Of Eastern Bluebirds (Siala Sialis) On Suburban Golf Courses, Kerri L. Cornell, Caitlin R. Kight, Ryan B. Burdge, Alex R. Gunderson, Joanna K. Hubbard, Allyson K. Jackson, Joshua E. Leclerc, Marie L. Pitts, John P. Swaddle, Daniel A. Cristol
Daniel Cristol
Understanding the role of green space in urban—suburban landscapes is becoming critical for bird conservation because of rampant habitat loss and conversion. Although not natural habitat, golf courses could play a role in bird conservation if they support breeding populations of some native species, yet scientists remain skeptical. In 2003–2009, we measured reproduction of Eastern Bluebirds (Siala sialis) in Virginia on golf courses and surrounding reference habitats, of the type that would have been present had golf courses not been developed on these sites (e.g., recreational parks, cemeteries, agriculture land, and college campus). We monitored >650 nest boxes …
Blood Mercury Levels Of Zebra Finches Are Heritable: Implications For The Evolution Of Mercury Resistance, Kenton A. Buck, Claire W. Varian-Ramos, Daniel A. Cristol, John P. Swaddle
Blood Mercury Levels Of Zebra Finches Are Heritable: Implications For The Evolution Of Mercury Resistance, Kenton A. Buck, Claire W. Varian-Ramos, Daniel A. Cristol, John P. Swaddle
Daniel Cristol
Mercury is a ubiquitous metal contaminant that negatively impacts reproduction of wildlife and has many other sub-lethal effects. Songbirds are sensitive bioindicators of mercury toxicity and may suffer population declines as a result of mercury pollution. Current predictions of mercury accumulation and biomagnification often overlook possible genetic variation in mercury uptake and elimination within species and the potential for evolution in affected populations. We conducted a study of dietary mercury exposure in a model songbird species, maintaining a breeding population of zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) on standardized diets ranging from 0.0–2.4 μg/g methylmercury. We applied a quantitative genetics …