Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Biology
Date of Award
8-2009
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Fred J. Alsop III
Committee Members
James R. Stewart, Thomas F. Laughlin
Abstract
Adjacent terrestrial habitat surrounding wetlands are critical for the survival and success of many species that use them. The primary purpose of this study was to determine amphibian movement from adjacent habitats into Orchard Bog, a restored bog located in Shady Valley, Johnson County, Tennessee. In addition, a secondary bog, Quarry Bog, was also studied determining baseline presence/absence data
A total of 16 species from six families were observed throughout the study sites. Seven species of anurans, Bufonidae, Hylidae, and Ranidae and nine species of caudates in the families Plethodontidae, Ambystomatidae and Salamandridae were identified. Fourteen of the 16 species were found within Orchard Bog.
Data collected can be used to help determine more beneficial land acquisitions and management strategies. Survey methods included pitfall traps, funnel traps, coverboard arrays, and opportunistic surveys.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Lucas, Amy P., "Amphibian Habitat Usage of Two Restored Bogs in Shady Valley, Johnson County, Tennessee." (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1785. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1785
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.