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Range extension for burrowing crayfish Procambarus (girardiella) gracilis (Bundy)
(1987-04-01)The range of Procambarus (Girardiella) gracilis (Bundy) runs in a fairly narrow band southwest of Wisconsin through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas to the eastern edges of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. It ... -
Rate of growth of tamarack (Larix tarcina) in Cedarburg Bog
(1973-04-01)This study was undertaken to determine the influence of bog conditions on growth rate of tamarack (Larix larcina). The Cedarburg Bog in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin presents a unique opportunity for such study since it includes ... -
Recognition of brood-mate vocalizations by Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) chicks
(1983-10-01)Unrelated bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) chicks were hatched together and raised together. Each chick was tested in an arena with tape recorded separation, contentment and distress calls from a brood-mate and an ... -
Research in plant ecology at UWM - 1965 to 1984
(1984-10-01)Ecological research on plants and plant communities has been an active program at UWM, Involving several faculty, many undergraduate and graduate students and the UWM Field Station. Aquatic and urban environments, forests ... -
Salt and Milwaukee street trees
(1979-04-01)Many trees are not well-adapted to the rigors of urban life. Some are highly susceptible to the effects of S02. Others, such as the oaks, grow too slowly while cottonwood and horse chestnut for example, good city trees, ... -
Seasonal activity patterns in the bat community at Neda Mine
(1980-10-01)Even though bats represent a relatively abundant, biologically fascinating and highly beneficial component of Wisconsin's wildlife, they remain poorly studied and greatly misunderstood. Accounts of the seasonal adaptive ... -
Seasonal changes and overwintering of endoparasites in the bat (Myotis lucifugus) in a Southeastern Wisconsin hibernaculum
(1984-10-01)Eight digenetic trematode species (Phylum Platyhelminthes, Subclass Digena), one cestode species (Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoidea) and three nematode species (Phylum Nematoda) were recovered from the little brown ... -
Seasonal climates at the Cedar-Sauk Field Station
(1977-04-01)The climate of the Cedar-Sauk Field Station in its annual cycle can be described in terms of (a) energy inputs and their consequences, (b) water inputs and budget, and (c) weather phenomena. All these aspects of climate ... -
Seed germination requirements of four species co-occurring in a Wisconsin sedge meadow
(1992-10-01)Seeds of four colonizing species which occur together in a recently revegetated sedge meadow were tested for germination after storage under three different conditions. Seeds were tested at an alternating temperature regime ... -
Seedbanks and vegetation of disturbed urban soils
(1987-04-01)The composition of urban seedbanks differed considerably from that of the established vegetation. Annuals were more abundant in the seedbank than in the vegetation, while perennials were more abundant in the vegetation. ... -
Selected physical and chemical properties of an alkaline bog lake
(1974-10-01)Mud Lake is located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, on land adjoining the UW-Milwaukee Field Station. It is surrounded by Cedarburg Bog, the most extensive bog in southeastern Wisconsin. This lake is unusual among bog lakes ... -
Sex identification in Black-capped Chickadees
(1979-04-01)At the UWM Field Station we have been banding chickadees since 1965, and color banding since 1967. Since 1970, I have conducted an intensive study of the population ecology of this species involving observations of the ... -
Small mammals at the Field Station
(1969-04-01)Ecological studies of small mammals are undertaken for a variety of reasons. Some investigations are conducted to determine their economic relationship to man, since small mammals directly affect his welfare through ... -
Soil monolith construction: a practical teaching experience for field and lab
(1975-10-01)Soil formation, structures and differences are difficult to visualize or understand without being able to experience them. Most of us are familiar with the soil profiles (soil sequum) on display in many Soil Conservation ... -
Some bog denizens
(1970-10-01)Tucked away in the bogs and swamps of Wisconsin, and in similar habitats throughout the world, thrive a myriad of unicellular plants known as Desmids. They are among the most aesthetic of all microorganisms and vie with ... -
Some observations on corticolous cryptogams
(1971-10-01)The reliability of direction finding, as stated in the old adage-"moss grows best on the north sides of trees"-is subject to various interpretations. A personal evaluation of the reliability of this adage was attempted in ... -
Species composition and absolute population density of breeding birds obtained by two methods
(1975-04-01)John Emlen in 1971 (Auk 88:323-341.) explained details of a new technique for determination of bird population densities involving a transect or strip-census count. From this count, using previously established coefficients ... -
Spiders of the UW-Milwaukee Field Station
(1992-10-01)A checklist of 100 species from 16 families is presented in this preliminary report of spiders at the UWM Field Station. Listed with the species are the months and habitats in which they were collected. -
Status of alien plant species in eight State NaturalAreas in Eastern Wisconsin
(1988-10-01)An annotated list of the non-native plant species found in eight eastern Wisconsin natural areas and their relative abundances in 1988 is presented. Except for European buckthorn, aliens were scattered and at low densities, ... -
String Bog or "Strangmoor" in Cedarburg Bog
(1984-04-01)This paper discusses the string bog portion of Cedarburg Bog and the origin of string bogs in general. String bog or "strangmoor" Is found in Cedarburg Bog, which Is about 200 miles south of the southernmost string bog ...