Horseshoe crab eggs determine red knot distribution in Delaware Bay
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The movements and distribution of 65 radio tagged red knots on Delaware Bay from May to June 2004 and related movements to the distribution and abundance of horseshoe crab eggs and to other habitat characteristics are studied. The findings are found to be consistent with the hypothesis that the abundance of horseshoe crab eggs on sandy beaches is driving movement and distribution of red knots and that there is little alternative food during the majority stopover in Delaware Bay.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2006
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Chytridiomycosis widespread in anurans of Northeastern United States
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Chytridiomycosis caused by chyrid fungus have been detected in seven out of nine amphibian species in Maine, mostly common in green frogs. Lower incidences of infections were found in species hibernating in terrestrial habitats than those hibernating in aquatic habitat.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2007
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