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Pacific giant salamander

The effects of juvenile cutthroat trout on survival, growth, and behaviors of Pacific giant salamander larvae and factors contributing to their coexistence in small streams

Purpose

Two aspects of behavioral interactions between cutthroat trout and Pacific giant salamander larvae will be investigated in artificial pools placed in the stream channel. The first experiment will test palatability of salamanders to trout. Ind. Trout wil

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Related Publications
Rundio, D.E., and D.H. Olson. 2003. Antipredator defenses of larval Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodon tenebrosus) against cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki). Copeia 2003: 402-407.
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Currently Active
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Agency
OSU Fisheries and Wildlife
Project Type
Research
Research Forest
N/A
Researcher
Rundio, David E.
Role
PI
Collaborators
Gregory, Stanley V.; Olson, Deanna H.
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Import Unique ID
377
Project ID
377
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