Browsing OU - Theses by Author "Lanier, Hayley"
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Comparative analysis of survey methodologies for population-level studies of Texas horned lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum)
Fulton, Alexandria (2023-12-15)Texas horned lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum) are classified by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation as a Tier 1 Species of Greatest Conservation Need and have similar designations throughout their range. Updated ... -
Competitive release during fire succession drives ecological turnover in a small mammal community
Allen, Addison (2021-05-14)As fire seasons increase in severity and length, understanding the drivers of ecological responses to fire may help us predict community resilience. In western North America, post-fire succession in small-mammal communities ... -
Investigation of the drivers of skin microbial diversity in six co-occurring salamander species in the presence of amphibian pathogens
Kirsch, Madelyn (2023-05-12)Communities of symbiotic bacteria associated with a host, also known as microbiomes, have gained increased recognition for the myriad of key roles that they play. For example, microbiomes of the skin and gut have been ... -
Spatial Ecology and Conservation of the Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
Ellsworth, Elyse (2021-05-14)Overexploitation of species is one of the primary causes of severe population declines. Conservation initiatives employ various strategies, such as protected land and captive breeding programs, to mitigate the effects of ...