Scientia Discipulorum vol. 2 (2006)
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Variability in troglomorphic adaptations of a Mexican cavefish, Poecilia mexicana, from Tabasco, Mexico
(Scientia Discipulorum: SUNY Plattsburgh, 2006)The cavefish Poecilia mexicana, earlier known as Poecilia sphenops, is a live-bearing toothcarp or molly found only in Cueva de las Sardinas (also known as Cueva de Villa Luz or El Azufre), in Tabasco, Mexico. The cave ... -
Comparisons of Four Riparian Plant Communities on the Little Chazy River, Northern New York
(Scientia Discipulorum: SUNY Plattsburgh, 2006)Riparian zones are transitional plant communities that are important for the protection of stream water quality and biota and they often have high biological diversity within small geographical areas. This study characterized ... -
Effects of land use on periphyton chlorophyll a concentrations and biomass in Adirondack Upland Streams
(Scientia Discipulorum: SUNY Plattsburgh, 2006)In this study we examined bottom-up (light, nutrient availability) and habitat (stream velocity, stream depth) factors affecting benthic chlorophyll a and periphyton biomass in logged and Forest Preserve watershed streams ... -
Habitat Usage by Birds at the Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area Chazy, New York
(Scientia Discipulorum: SUNY Plattsburgh, 2006)The Lake Alice Wildlife Management Area (LAWMA) in northern Clinton County, New York is a popular location for birding enthusiasts. However, this study is the first comprehensive survey of bird species within major habitat ...