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Loss of genetic diversity is a problem which occurs in many hatchery operations. Assessment of levels and fluctuation of asymmetry by way of meristic counts is commonly used for many species of fish. The Atlantic salmon population raised at Lake…

There is concern about the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface and the effect it is having on the human skin. Sunscreens are used widely to protect the skin and antioxidants have been found to be helpful in preventing damage…

"Declining anuran populations are a concern for many individuals. The Michigan Frog and Toad Survey was established by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to monitor changes in amphibian populations. The purpose of this study was to…

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) forage on a variety of victuals and depend on these for survival and nutrients. With the baiting ban regulation in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, food plots have become an important source of nutrients for…

Little is known about then intestinal helminth community structure in wolverines. Whether or not the helminth community structure was affected by intrinsic or extrinsic host characteristics was tested. 40 wolverine intestines were necropsied, and the…

Introduced Pacific salmon have become an economic asset to Great Lakes communities by providing recreational and commercial harvest opportunities. However, little is known about the ecological effects of salmon in tributaries where they spawn.…

"Campylobacter spp. are known to be the number one cause of bacterial diarrhea in humans worldwide. Poultry products are suspected to be the most significant source of these infections. Four trials testing the growth of Campylobacter spp. in raw…