Title
A Study Of The Temperature Selection And Upper Lethal Temperature Responses For Two Species Of Sculpin,Cottus Cognatus And Cottus Confusus, In The Flathead River Basin Of Northwestern Montana
Type
thesis
Abstract
The temperature selection and upper lethal temperature for two species of sculpin in the Flathead River Basin of northwestern Montana were investigated. Comparisons were made between Cottus cognatus and Cottus confusus concerning these thermal parameters to examine the possible relationship between altered thermal discharges below Hungry Horse Dam and reported hybridization between the two species. The data suggests that C. confusus has a higher preferred temperature and upper lethal temperature tolerance.
Degree Awarded
Bachelor's
Semester
Spring
Department
Life & Environmental Sciences