Browsing OU - Theses by Author "Marske, Katharine"
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Assembly through invasion and restoration: effects on biodiversity and ecosystem function
Kouri, Joshua (2020-12-18)It is well established that human activities have damaged many natural systems. Two critical aspects of mitigating this damage are identifying pathways to impacts and identifying the characteristics of successful interventions. ... -
Hyalella Amphipod Species Reduce Activity in the Presence of Fish Kairomones
Bates, Caleb (2021-12-17)Behaviors and fitness of freshwater prey species can be shaped by their responses to predator kairomones, but it is often unclear which environmental factors mediate these responses and how the responses vary among species. ... -
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 ... -
Modeling ecological impacts and role of urbanization on invasion success of brown widows (Latrodectus geometricus) in North America
Sadir, Melissa (2021-12-17)The Anthropocene is characterized by human influence on the environment, including aiding movement of non-native species to new regions. The impacts of invasive species on native communities are complex, especially for ...