The Evolution of Freeze Tolerance in a Historically Tropical Snail

Geographic range differences among species may result from differences in their physiological tolerances. In the intertidal zone, marine and terrestrial environments intersect to create a unique habitat, across which physiological tolerance strongly influences range. The snail Melampus bidentatus oc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dennis, Alice B
Other Authors: Bargu Ates, Sibel
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2010
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-03242010-164958/