The Microclimate, Ion and Water Balance of Larval and Adult Ascaphus truei stejneger

Author

Terry L. Mullen, Central Washington University

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Spring 1971

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

Committee Chair

Sheldon R. Johnson

Second Committee Member

Curt A. Wiberg

Third Committee Member

Philip C. Dumas

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is first to describe the microclimate occupied by larval and adult Ascaphus. This microclimate presents certain osmo- and iono- regulatory problems. The second purpose of this paper is to show how Ascaphus meets these osmo- and iono- regulatory problems.

Recommended Citation

Mullen, Terry L., "The Microclimate, Ion and Water Balance of Larval and Adult Ascaphus truei stejneger" (1971). All Master's Theses. 1668.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1668

Language

English