Amphibian Larvae Partitioning in Response to Abiotic Gradients

Presenter: Beth Sabo

Co-Presenter(s):
Ashlynd Powell, David G Cook, Derek Girman, PhD.

Presenter Status: Graduate student

Academic Year: 22-23

Semester: Spring

Faculty Mentor: Dereck Girman

Department: Biology

Funding Source/Sponsor: Other

Other Funding Source/Program: WATERS

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Sustainability and Environmental Inquiry

Abstract:
Scientists have a coarse understanding of how adult amphibians are distributed across regional, state, and local landscapes, yet little is known about the finer details of their larval life stage: distribution of species, species overlap, and habitat partitioning. This study seeks to understand how sympatric amphibian larvae are using and sharing their aquatic habitat in response to the abiotic factors that shape their stream environment.