Ryne Rutherford

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Which ecological factors at fine scales (meters) have been shown to be associated with drought susceptibility?

While numerous broad-scale studies, meta-analyses, and models have revealed factors associated with drought susceptibility, I have not seen studies addressing fine-scale drought vulnerability. I...

03 April 2022 5,794 4 View

What is the best way to determine the most suitable journal to submit too?

Does anybody use a particular process when selecting which peer-reviewed journals to submit to? Is it guesswork based on similar research? I'd love to know if anyone has a good method to...

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Have species specific quality indices been used for other taxa besides plants?

Floristic Quality Assessments (FQA) are an increasingly used tool in assessing the ecological integrity of natural areas in North America. Each species is assigned a coefficient of conservatism...

14 December 2021 7,330 2 View

Does anyone have tissue samples of five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) from Wisconsin, Minnesota or Michigan?

I am doing a population genetics study on a disjunct population five-lined skinks in MI and was wondering if tissue samples from elsewhere in the region are stored somewhere.

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Should conservationists prioritize the protection of genetically distinct populations in regions that lack endemic species?

Land conservation often focuses on endemic species to maximize species-level biodiversity protection. However, younger ecosystems often lack endemic species, yet can contain unique genotypes....

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Non-native aquatic Invasive species in the Great Lakes facilitated by fluctuating water levels

I don't see much literature on this topic, but the Great Lakes and Lake Michigan, in particular, have experienced rapid change in water levels over the past decade. Have these changes facilitated...

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