Effects of forest cover and food limitation on the growth and survival of juvenile and adult Northwestern salamanders (Ambystoma gracile Baird)

Forest harvesting alters microclimate and structure, which may affect amphibians directly, as well as affect the abundance, diversity and/or availability of amphibian prey. As a result, the foraging efficiency of amphibians in harvested areas may be reduced, lowering body condition, and perhaps surv...

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Main Author: Hilton, Alana
Language:English
Published: 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/18041