Aggregation Patterns of Green Frog Tadpoles in Relation to Temperature and Depth
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Aggregation Patterns of Green Frog Tadpoles in Relation to Temperature and Depth
Description
"A small pond in Ottawa County, MI, was studied to determine if a correlation existed between aggregation patterns of Green frog tadpoles (Rana clamitans) and temperature or depth. Sampling took place from May 26 to July 4 at varying times throughout the day. Data collected included time of day, water depth, water temperature, and pattern of aggregation.
The three densest aggregation patterns accounted for 71% of the patterns observed. Aggregation patterns were significantly correlated to depth. A relationship to temperature was not found, probably as a result of temperature variability between sampling days. While tadpoles have been shown to aggregate for several reasons, it appears that the temperature/depth relationship is most significant in this pond. By aggregating in warm, shallow water, tadpoles are able to increase their body temperature which in turn raises their metabolism. Increasing metabolism allows tadpoles to decrease the time required for metamorphosis, which is of great importance for survival."
The three densest aggregation patterns accounted for 71% of the patterns observed. Aggregation patterns were significantly correlated to depth. A relationship to temperature was not found, probably as a result of temperature variability between sampling days. While tadpoles have been shown to aggregate for several reasons, it appears that the temperature/depth relationship is most significant in this pond. By aggregating in warm, shallow water, tadpoles are able to increase their body temperature which in turn raises their metabolism. Increasing metabolism allows tadpoles to decrease the time required for metamorphosis, which is of great importance for survival."
Creator
Blauwkamp, Sheila J.
Source
Biology
Publisher
Lake Superior State University
Date
1991
Rights
Copyright Sheila J. Blauwkamp all rights reserved. LSSU use only.
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
text.monograph
Identifier
S20210122003
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8.5" X 11"
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Paper
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Citation
Blauwkamp, Sheila J., “Aggregation Patterns of Green Frog Tadpoles in Relation to Temperature and Depth,” LSSU Student Research Projects, accessed April 18, 2024, https://seniorprojects.omeka.net/items/show/738.