Record #:

28203

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Barans, Charles A.; Boylan, Jeanne M.

Abstract:

Seven species of batfishes were collected between 1968 and 2002 at shallow to deep water Atlantic Ocean stations located from North Carolina to Florida. New information reveals extended distributions of the batfishes, and biological characteristics that can be used to distinguish between batfishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p93-102, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28204

Author(s):

Todd, M. Jason; Cocklin, Ross R.; Dorcas, Michael E.

Abstract:

Spatial and temporal variation in anuran calling activity of four frog species was monitored at two ponds in the western Piedmont of North Carolina. Information on anuran calling patterns can be used to evaluate amphibian populations and improve monitoring programs.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p103-110, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Amphibians; Frog populations

Record #:

28205

Author(s):

Troyer, James R.

Abstract:

Many early scientists contributed to our understanding of botany in North Carolina. The efforts of forty-two pioneering researchers are describe, from the identification and collection of unknown species to seminal publications and technical papers.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p111-119, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Botany--Research

Record #:

28206

Author(s):

Keller, Robert D.; Gaudin, Timothy J.; Brinson, James C.; Mauney, H. Ford

Abstract:

The golden mouse (Ochrotomys nuttalli) ranges across the southeastern United States, and typically prefers habitat consisting of greenbrier and honeysuckle. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the golden mouse prefers similar habitats in high elevation grassy balds.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p120-122, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

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