Record #:

28388

Author(s):

Rossell, C. Reed, Jr.

Abstract:

The Diana fritillary (Speyeria diana) is a forest-dwelling butterfly of high conservation concern in North Carolina. Observations of the Diana fritillary butterfly are reported in a burned oak-pine forest in the Bald Mountains of North Carolina. Burning may be an important management tool for enhancing the habitat of this species.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 125 Issue 4, Winter 2009, p146-147, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Butterflies; Habitat (Ecology); Forest management

Record #:

28389

Author(s):

Witczak, Lynea R.; Dorcas, Michael E.

Abstract:

Depth profiles are reported for ammonium and phosphorus in sediment pore water and concentrations in surface water along the length of Pocotaligo Swamp in South Carolina. The distributions were examined in relation to effluent from a wastewater treatment plant. Results show that the swamp is nitrogen-limited.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 2, Summer 2010, p31-36, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wastewater management; Swamps

Record #:

28390

Author(s):

Bettis, Jerry L.; Cooper, Arthur W.; Kellison, Robert C.

Abstract:

Understory vegetation biomass and species richness response to site preparation treatments, fertilization trials and drainage locations in loblolly pine and pond pine plantations were studied in an Eastern North Carolina pocosin. Results indicate whether some ecosystem functions are being lost.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 2, Summer 2010, p37-43, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Loblolly pine; Pocosins; Ecology

Record #:

28391

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Purifoy, Joseph; Safrit, Glenn; Lewis, Claude

Abstract:

The roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) is the largest member of the family Dasyatidae. Forty-five roughtail stingrays were captured between 1972 and 2008 in Onslow Bay. Sizes, sex ratios, and seasonality of occurrences are reported.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 2, Summer 2010, p64-66, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stingrays--Research--Onslow Bay

Record #:

28392

Author(s):

Cooper, John E.

Abstract:

North Carolina is home to forty native crayfishes, but taxonomic problems persist within several of the species. This is the first comprehensive listing of the state’s crayfish fauna and the first effort to correlate the distributions of all North Carolina crayfishes with hydrologic units and physiographic provinces.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 4, Winter 2010, p69-76, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crayfish--North Carolina

Record #:

28393

Author(s):

Long, James M.

Abstract:

A fish inventory in 2004 of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, North Carolina was conducted by sampling three reaches of the two streams within the park. The fish community was surprisingly diverse, considering alterations and urbanization of surrounding Greensboro.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 4, Winter 2010, p77-83, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina; Ecology

Record #:

28394

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Basking sharks and whale sharks are two of the largest sharks in the world. Observations of these two sharks confirm that they are members of the North Carolinian fish fauna.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 4, Winter 2010, p77-83, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28395

Author(s):

Middaugh, Douglas P.

Abstract:

Natural water gathering in two newly discovered Carolina bays, designated as Oak Bay and Pine Bay was studied. These bays and the Sewee shell ring, a planned water gathering system built in the Archaic Period, provided a supply of freshwater. This study describes how hunter-gatherers utilized natural landscape features at these coastal archaeological sites.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 3, Fall 2011, p197-213, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Archaeology and history; Water resources development; Carolina Bays

Record #:

28396

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Long term long-line shark catch variations at two Onslow Bay, North Carolina sites were examined for differences in catches by sites and tidal stages. Catches were highly different between sites, but catches by tidal stage were not different.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 3, Fall 2011, p214-215, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

28397

Author(s):

Meads, Daniel R.; Crawford, Maurice K.; Dockendorf, Kevin J.

Abstract:

Total length and weight data of striped bass were sampled in the Roanoke River near Weldon, North Carolina. Equations were developed to allow anglers to estimate the weight of striped bass caught during the spring based on the length of the fish caught.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 3, Fall 2011, p216-218, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Striped bass--Roanoke River

Record #:

28398

Author(s):

Cahoon, L.B.; Antonini, M.T.; Blackmon, P.J.; Devito, D.J.; Earp, R.K.; Marshburn, K.D.; Robbins, J.D.; Sawyer, D.A.; Thompson, W.D.; Walch, M.L.

Abstract:

Shellbond is a patented material derived from high temperature treatment of calcareous materials, including oyster shells, yielding a unique form of calcium hydroxide. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington investigated the Shellbond effects on phytoplankton growth. Results suggest that Shellbond may have promise for algal bloom remediation.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011, p259-263, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Phytoplankton; Water quality

Record #:

28399

Author(s):

Hairr, John

Abstract:

This article is an attempt to correct many of the misconceptions that prevail concerning the early attempts to discover oil in North Carolina by discussing early efforts to locate oil. The author also examines what was learned at a relatively early period about the potential for extracting petroleum from rock formations of the Piedmont region.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011, p264-274, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Petroleum industry and trade; Petroleum--Prospecting

Record #:

28400

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Purifoy, Joseph; Safrit, Glenn

Abstract:

Butterfly rays (Family Gymnuridae) are flattened benthic species that frequent ocean bottoms and enter estuaries and rivers. Butterfly rays infrequently occur in the western Atlantic Ocean, but were observed in Onslow Bay, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011, p275-276, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stingrays--Research--Onslow Bay

Record #:

28415

Author(s):

Dourson, Daniel C.; Langdon, Keith

Abstract:

Selected high elevation forests and heath balds of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were comprehensively sampled for the first time. Overall species richness declined with elevation, yet numbers of snails appear to change little with increasing altitude.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p27-32, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Snails; Ecology; Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.)

Record #:

28416

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Improved sampling by otter trawls, ships that are capable of sampling deeper waters, submersible observations, visual observations and published studies reveal over two-hundred additional fish species inhabiting estuarine to 2,000+ m ocean water depths off North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p33-38, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina