Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Biology
Date of Award
8-2020
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Richard Carter
Committee Members
Andrew Joyner, Gerardo Arceo-Gomez
Abstract
There are limited studies on bat activity in higher elevations in the Appalachian region. Levels of bat activity were compared in south central Appalachia at low (< 914.4 m) and high (> 1, 524 m) elevations in open, forest edge, and riparian habitats. Additionally, habitat suitability was modeled for a common species, big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). The study started May 27th 2019, and sites were monitored biweekly until October 2nd 2019. Six species and one genus were recorded during the study. Species from the Myotis genus were grouped together because of similar call characteristics. Results show that species were significantly more active in the lower elevations (F= 44.22, p
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Long, Victoria, "The Effects of Elevation on Foraging Behavior of Bats in Southern Appalachia" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3809. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3809
Copyright
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