Record #:

28173

Author(s):

Haney, Dennis C.; Harper, Erika L.; Hunter, Catherine; Kokkala, Irene; Nordlie, Frank G.

Abstract:

The sheepshead minnow or sheepshead pupfish (Cyprinodon variegatus) is a species of fish found in saltmarsh and estuary environments, and is native to the eastern coast of North America. This study investigated the effects of salinity on the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood of C. variegatus.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 1, Spring 2003, p13-25, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research

Record #:

28312

Author(s):

Brannon, M. Patrick; Purvis, Beth A.

Abstract:

The relative abundance of streamside salamanders and the availability of protective cover was assessed at three study sites along Mill Creek in Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina. Area-constrained searches of rocks demonstrated a significant reduction in salamander diversity as a result of severe sedimentation and loss of microhabitat.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 1, Spring 2008, p18-22, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Salamanders--Research; Stream ecology

Record #:

8437

Author(s):

Poindexter, Derick B.

Abstract:

Eight vascular plants new to Alleghany County are described. The information was collected from the eastern half of the county on an incidental basis from 2003-2006. One of the plants, Gray Poplar, was reported in the state for the first time. Three others were reported for only the second time.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 122 Issue 3, Fall 2006, p101-105, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Plants--Alleghany County

Record #:

28313

Author(s):

Chollet, Anna L.; Brock, John W.

Abstract:

The vegetable kale has the ability to draw heavy metals from soil, and consequently expose humans to lead. This study measured the concentration of lead in kale commercially obtained in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Although lead intake should be avoided whenever possible, the lead concentrations in these kale samples were detectable but negligible.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 1, Spring 2008, p23-25, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Soil pollution; Food industry and trade

Record #:

28267

Author(s):

Sedberry, George R.; Meister, H. Scott; Loefer, Joshua K.

Abstract:

This report is the only known in-situ observation of a frill shark off eastern North America. The frill shark was observed and videotaped in the deep-waters of Blake Plateau, Georgia from a manned submersible.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 123 Issue 3, Fall 2007, p127-132, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

28330

Author(s):

Smith, Matthew B.; Conley, Justin; Nelson, Charles; Gaudin, Timothy J.

Abstract:

The southern water shrew is a semi-aquatic long-tailed soricid found in the Appalachian mountains. Its actual distribution and status may be inadequate because it is difficult to capture. The first record of the southern water shrew is an adult male collected from Graham County, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 2, Summer 2008, p61-62, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water shrew (Sorex palustris)

Record #:

28214

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Hitchhiking sharksuckers or remoras (family Echeneidae) attach to a host of sharks, stingrays, fishes, manatees, and sea turtles. Five species of sharksuckers were collected in western North Atlantic Ocean waters of North Carolina. Various body proportions and several new host affiliations are discussed.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 2, Summer 2004, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research

Record #:

19727

Author(s):

Cooper, John E.

Abstract:

The authors report on several crayfish species that are expanding their range, either coming in from other states or moving into new territory within the state. Some life history and taxonomic notes for several of the species are included.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 2, Sum 2013, p53-57, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crayfish--Research

Record #:

16647

Author(s):

Dourson, Daniel C.

Abstract:

Four new species of land snails have been found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee. Monroe County in Tennessee is one area, and in the state the snails are found in Swain, Graham, and Mitchell counties.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 1, Spring 2012, p1-10, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Snails

Record #:

28335

Author(s):

Glasgow, Benny C.

Abstract:

A planarian is one of many flatworms of the Turbellaria class. Four freshwater planarians were found during the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Notes on field observations and habitats are presented to discuss the four species’ behavior in natural settings.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 3, Fall 2008, p106-110, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Worms; Habitat (Ecology)

Record #:

7554

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Four species of frogfishes occur in North Carolina waters: the ocellated frogfish, singlespot frogfish, striated frogfish, and the sargassumfish. Other than their general ranges, little is known about them. Schwartz discusses the distribution and size of these creatures found in North Carolina and why their occurrences, except the sargassumfish, have been scarce since the 1980s.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 3, Fall 2005, p145-148, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Antennaridae

Record #:

15559

Author(s):

Cooper, John E.

Abstract:

Six species of shrimps of the genus Macrobrachium are found in fresh waters around the country. Of that number three have been found in North and South Carolina waters.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 2, Summer 2011, p176-178, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shrimp

Record #:

12066

Author(s):

Troyer, James R.

Abstract:

Ray Noggleï - scientific researcher, academic educator, and administrator - died in April 2009. He held a number of academic positions before coming to North Carolina State University in 1964 to become Professor and Head of the Department of Biology. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 1979. A list of his publications is included.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 1, Spring 2010, p1-5, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Noggle, Glenn Ray, 1914-2009

Record #:

28386

Author(s):

Kingston, Michael B.

Abstract:

Cylindrotheca closterium is a diatom commonly found in neritic waters of the Newport River estuary in North Carolina. This study measured diatom growth rates and motility. The results have implications for using diatoms in a variety of biotechnological and commercial applications that would require industrial-scale production including abalone culture.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 125 Issue 4, Winter 2009, p138-142, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Phytoplankton; Biotechnology--Research; Aquaculture

Record #:

5824

Author(s):

Troyer, James R.

Abstract:

Troyer discusses the life and botanical contributions of Hardy Croom, who was born in Lenoir County and conducted his botanical work in the Southeastern United States. Croom, his wife, and three children perished in the wreck of the steamboat HOME, which was caught in a hurricane October 7, 1837, and wrecked near Ocracoke.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 118 Issue 2, Summer 2002, p63-69, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Botanists; Croom, Hardy Bryan, 1797-1837