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Niche Specialization And Conservation Biology Of Cicindela Nevadica Lincolniana, Tierney R. Brosius
Niche Specialization And Conservation Biology Of Cicindela Nevadica Lincolniana, Tierney R. Brosius
Department of Entomology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
As with many organisms across the globe, Cicindela nevadica lincolniana is threatened with extinction. Understanding ecological factors that contribute to extinction vulnerability and what methods aid in the recovery of those species is essential in developing successful conservation programs. Here we examine behavioral mechanisms for niche partitioning along with improving techniques for captive rearing protocol and increasing public awareness about the conservation of this local insect. Ovipositional selectivity was examined for Cicindela nevadica lincolniana, Cicindela circumpicta, Cicindela togata, Cicindela punctulata, and Cicindela fulgida. Models reflect that these species of co-occurring tiger beetles select different ranges of salinity in which to …
The Vascular Flora Of Greater San Quintín, Baja California, Mexico, Sula E. Vanderplank
The Vascular Flora Of Greater San Quintín, Baja California, Mexico, Sula E. Vanderplank
CGU Theses & Dissertations
The plants of San Quintín (Baja California, Mexico) were documented through intensive fieldwork and the collection of herbarium specimens to create a checklist of species. This region is home to a diverse flora with high levels of local endemism and many rare plants. The flora documented in this study was compared to historical records from the region and shows the impact of agriculture and urbanization on the plants, including several extirpated species. A study of the perennial vegetation using a 1 km grid provides species distribution data for 140 native species, which were assessed to highlight areas of significant species …