Kin Recognition in Tadpoles of Rana luteiventris reared in different densities
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Authors
Barber, Douglas
Advisor
Grant Hokit
Rev. Joseph Harrington
Jerome Bagget
Rev. Joseph Harrington
Jerome Bagget
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Date of Issue
2000-04-01
Subject Keywords
western spotted frog, Rana luteiventris
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Citation
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Title
Kin Recognition in Tadpoles of Rana luteiventris reared in different densities
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Type
thesis
Description
Abstract
After rearing Rana luteiventris tadpoles at high (80-100/L) and low (2/L) densities, I tested tadpoles for kin discriminatory behavior in a standardized choice tank. To test whether density manipulations influenced growth, I measured tadpole mass at metamorphosis. Results suggest that density manipulations were not effective, as tadpole mass at metamorphosis was not different between treatments. However, tadpoles exhibited kin discriminatory behavior irrespective of density treatments. My results suggest spotted frog tadpoles exhibit kin discriminatory behavior, although it is still unknown whether rearing conditions may influence such behavior.
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Degree Awarded
Bachelor's
Semester
Spring
Department
Life & Environmental Sciences