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Title: AGE RELATED AND METHAMPHETAMINE-ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO BASOLATERAL AMYGDALA SPINE DENSITY IN YOUNG TO ADOLESCENT ANIMALS.
Creator: Herman, Jillian, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Early development and adolescence are critical periods for humans and rodent brain development which makes teenage drug use particularly worrisome. We previously demonstrated that dendritic spine density increased following METH training in adult animals. Given the importance of these critical periods for neuronal development and the importance of dendritic spines for memory formation the first aim was to examine basolateral amygdala (BLA) spine density in mice postnatal day 16-20 and 28-35....
Show moreEarly development and adolescence are critical periods for humans and rodent brain development which makes teenage drug use particularly worrisome. We previously demonstrated that dendritic spine density increased following METH training in adult animals. Given the importance of these critical periods for neuronal development and the importance of dendritic spines for memory formation the first aim was to examine basolateral amygdala (BLA) spine density in mice postnatal day 16-20 and 28-35. Furthermore, the effect of METH training on BLA dendritic spine density in adolescent animals was also examined. We found that there were no significant differences in the spine density between P16-20 and P28-35 animals. Also, METH training did not significantly impact the dendritic spine density in adolescents. While previous studies showed a significant increase in dendritic spine density after METH training in adults, this initial dataset indicates that there is no significant effect on spine density in adolescents within the BLA.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012623
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Title: IDENTIFYING FISH FRAUD IN JUPITER AND STUART, FLORIDA RESTAURANTS.
Creator: Groth, Sierra, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Seafood is a main protein source for millions of people, making up a great extent of the world’s diet. Seafood sales are also the foundation to the economies of many communities and villages worldwide. Unfortunately, a great portion of these sales are mislabeled causing potential health, economic, and species population problems. Eight highly rated restaurants in the Jupiter, Florida area were investigated for potential fish fraud. Sashimi samples were collected from each restaurant and then...
Show moreSeafood is a main protein source for millions of people, making up a great extent of the world’s diet. Seafood sales are also the foundation to the economies of many communities and villages worldwide. Unfortunately, a great portion of these sales are mislabeled causing potential health, economic, and species population problems. Eight highly rated restaurants in the Jupiter, Florida area were investigated for potential fish fraud. Sashimi samples were collected from each restaurant and then taken to the lab for testing. DNA was extracted using a BIO RAD DNA Barcoding kit, which targets the mitochondrial COI gene. The PCR products produced by the barcoding kit were then sent to Sequetech Lab for sequencing. After sequencing was finalized, species identification was possible using the Barcode of Life Database (BOLD). Results are being used to determine the validity of food labeling by of local seafood restaurants and inform consumers of the potential problems that could result from purchasing mislabeled food.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012619
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Title: INGESTION OF GASTROLITHS BY JUVENILE AND MALE GOPHER TORTOISES AT THE ABACOA GREENWAY AND JUNO DUNES.
Creator: Lucien, David, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Gravid gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) in the Abacoa Greenway have been shown to opportunistically ingest gastroliths to supplement calcium in their diet during eggshell formation. This study aimed to see if juvenile and adult male gopher tortoises also exhibited the same behavior to supplement their calcium intake. Radiographs of the gastrointestinal tract of a number of juvenile and adult male gopher tortoises were taken and analyzed to check for the presence of gastroliths. Since...
Show moreGravid gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) in the Abacoa Greenway have been shown to opportunistically ingest gastroliths to supplement calcium in their diet during eggshell formation. This study aimed to see if juvenile and adult male gopher tortoises also exhibited the same behavior to supplement their calcium intake. Radiographs of the gastrointestinal tract of a number of juvenile and adult male gopher tortoises were taken and analyzed to check for the presence of gastroliths. Since the growth rate of juvenile gopher tortoises in Abacoa is almost twice that of other juveniles in northern areas, we hypothesized that the juvenile gopher tortoises here will also ingest gastroliths to meet the demands of rapid bone and carapace shell development. Since the growth rate of adult males is relatively static, they were not expected to ingest gastroliths.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012605
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Title: DESIGNING AN ODOR PREFERENCE TEST IN MICE TO ASSESS HIPPOCAMPAL INVOLVEMENT IN ODOR MEMORY.
Creator: Herr, Jeffrey, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Odor preference tasks, commonly used in rodents, are thought to be highly reliable in producing robust data; yet, these tasks require a considerable time investment due to the training procedures. A simple, 2-session, odor preference task was designed by modifying the classic Novel Object Preference task, utilizing the innate preference rodents have for novelty to evaluate odor memory learning and subsequent recall. Two different task designs were evaluated to determine optimal testing...
Show moreOdor preference tasks, commonly used in rodents, are thought to be highly reliable in producing robust data; yet, these tasks require a considerable time investment due to the training procedures. A simple, 2-session, odor preference task was designed by modifying the classic Novel Object Preference task, utilizing the innate preference rodents have for novelty to evaluate odor memory learning and subsequent recall. Two different task designs were evaluated to determine optimal testing conditions and then odor pairs were tested to detect biases until mice demonstrated equal preference for a novel odor pair. Next, an experiment was conducted to determine if the hippocampus, a brain structure responsible for many types of declarative memories, also contributes to odor memory. Temporary inactivation of the CA1 region immediately following exposure to a novel odor resulted in impaired odor memory recall 24 hrs later, suggesting a necessary role for the hippocampus in odor memory.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012624
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Title: THE REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF INVASIVE LIONFISH IN KEY LARGO, FLORIDA.
Creator: Kelly, Katherine, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Lionfish were first observed in West Atlantic waters in 1985. They are now established throughout the subtropical and tropical Atlantic, including the Caribbean. There are two species of invasive lionfish: Pterois volitans and Pterois miles. Both are native to the Indo-Pacific. In order to develop an effective strategy to manage the spread of lionfish, it is important to understand their reproductive capabilities. The goal of this project is to conduct an appraisal of lionfish fecundity. All...
Show moreLionfish were first observed in West Atlantic waters in 1985. They are now established throughout the subtropical and tropical Atlantic, including the Caribbean. There are two species of invasive lionfish: Pterois volitans and Pterois miles. Both are native to the Indo-Pacific. In order to develop an effective strategy to manage the spread of lionfish, it is important to understand their reproductive capabilities. The goal of this project is to conduct an appraisal of lionfish fecundity. All specimens were caught at the REEF winter lionfish derby on February 11, 2017 in Key Largo, Florida. I measured their standard length and collected the gonads of 21 fish. Two fish out of 21 were spawning capable, and only one was immature. I weighed the gonads and counted the number of eggs per gram from the mature specimens and two developing specimens in order to extrapolate fecundity. The average fecundity was 103,569 oocytes.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012650
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Title: Morphometric assessment of connectivity of the shallow-water and mesophotic scleractinian coral Montastraea cavernosa.
Creator: Johnston, Samantha Faye, Moore, Jon, Voss, Joshua, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Montastraea cavernosa is a widely distributed scleractinian coral found in temperate and tropical waters globally. Because it occurs in both shallow and mesophotic reefs, it is often referred to as a depth generalist. This study examined the morphometics of shallow-water and mesophotic cohorts in various locations in the Gulf of Mexico and used measurements of skeletal characteristics to assess morphological variation. Results from multivariate analyses showed that these characteristics...
Show moreMontastraea cavernosa is a widely distributed scleractinian coral found in temperate and tropical waters globally. Because it occurs in both shallow and mesophotic reefs, it is often referred to as a depth generalist. This study examined the morphometics of shallow-water and mesophotic cohorts in various locations in the Gulf of Mexico and used measurements of skeletal characteristics to assess morphological variation. Results from multivariate analyses showed that these characteristics differed significantly by site, not by depth, though there existed a significant site-depth interaction. Additionally, sites evaluated using a pairwise comparison showed that there were significant morphological variations as well, however among fewer characteristics. Overall resulting showing morphological difference in M. cavernosa suggested that there is morphological acclimation to different depths or separate populations who demonstrate morphological traits may be adaptive for different depths.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003647
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Title: Modeling Burrow Choice in Gopherus Polyphemus.
Creator: Olbrych, Christopher, Moore, Jon, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Gopher tortoise populations, declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation, are in need of revised management practices that take into account the individual site’s needs and limitations. The site of concern in this research is the Greenway in Jupiter, FL, which is suffering habitat degradation due to overgrowth driven by a lack of controlled burns or alternative management methods on site. A simple econometric model is developed characterizing the effects of environmental factors...
Show moreGopher tortoise populations, declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation, are in need of revised management practices that take into account the individual site’s needs and limitations. The site of concern in this research is the Greenway in Jupiter, FL, which is suffering habitat degradation due to overgrowth driven by a lack of controlled burns or alternative management methods on site. A simple econometric model is developed characterizing the effects of environmental factors that influence the occupancy of burrows by gopher tortoises. A greater understanding of environmental factors affecting gopher tortoise habitat will allow land management practices to best meet the needs of this keystone species at the Greenway nature area.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003686
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: INVASIVE PLANTS FOR SALE AT MAJOR HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
Creator: Routledge, Arielle, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Every two years, the FLEPPC publishes a list of invasive plants found in Florida. Listed species are separated into two categories. Category I includes exotics that alter native plant communities, and Category II includes those that have increased in abundance but have not yet altered native communities to the same extent. Per the 2017 FLEPPC list, only 35% of species in Category I and 9.4% of species in Category II are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services....
Show moreEvery two years, the FLEPPC publishes a list of invasive plants found in Florida. Listed species are separated into two categories. Category I includes exotics that alter native plant communities, and Category II includes those that have increased in abundance but have not yet altered native communities to the same extent. Per the 2017 FLEPPC list, only 35% of species in Category I and 9.4% of species in Category II are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. That means the majority of invasive plants can still be sold in Florida nurseries, promoting their spread into native communities. In this project, I survey 20 home improvement stores for the presence of 37 different invasive species that are said to be of top concern for eight state parks in south Florida. My efforts reveal that at least nine of these invasive plants are being sold in stores today.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00119
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: BATS IN THE ABACOA GREENWAY.
Creator: Brinez, Stephanie, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Bats can play roles such as prey and predator, pest control, seed dispersal, pollination, and material and nutrient distribution. Many are also good indicators of biodiversity, but unfortunately bat populations are decreasing due to destruction and fragmentation of their habitat, reduced availability of prey, and disease. In this study, I surveyed bats in the Abacoa Greenway, Jupiter, Florida, 1,052,183 square meters of pine woods and wetlands, appears to be fit for several bat species. The...
Show moreBats can play roles such as prey and predator, pest control, seed dispersal, pollination, and material and nutrient distribution. Many are also good indicators of biodiversity, but unfortunately bat populations are decreasing due to destruction and fragmentation of their habitat, reduced availability of prey, and disease. In this study, I surveyed bats in the Abacoa Greenway, Jupiter, Florida, 1,052,183 square meters of pine woods and wetlands, appears to be fit for several bat species. The presence of bats was determined using Song Meter SM4BAT with the SMM-U2 Ultrasonic Microphone. It was placed at 4 different locations in the Greenway. Kaleidoscope Analysis Software was used to analyze the ultrasonic echolocation calls. The data shows a significantly high probability of the presence of the Lasiurus cinereus, Lasiurus intermedius, Lasionycteris noctivagans, Molossus molossus, and Tadarida brasiliensis. Knowledge of the presence of bats would incite further research on their impact on the Greenway’s ecology and how human activity is impacting them.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00112
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Title: Some Intertidal Nerites and Littorinids of the Indian River Lagoon.
Creator: Dubose, Hannah, Moore, Jon, Ivey, Michelle, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: In order to be successful in any study, one has to have reliable and informative sources. The Indian River Lagoon Species Inventory of the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is one such useful reference; it contains a complete list of species found in the Indian River Lagoon, and some more detailed entries containing basic biological and natural history information about the species. However, there are some holes in the database, particularly for non-megafauna such as small gastropods....
Show moreIn order to be successful in any study, one has to have reliable and informative sources. The Indian River Lagoon Species Inventory of the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce is one such useful reference; it contains a complete list of species found in the Indian River Lagoon, and some more detailed entries containing basic biological and natural history information about the species. However, there are some holes in the database, particularly for non-megafauna such as small gastropods. I have chosen to focus on two particular families of gastropod, the Neritidae and the Littorinidae. I have researched species of each family about which there is no information in the species inventory, and written information sheets on each according to the format of the inventory. These sheets will be submitted to the Species Inventory webpage.
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Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003577
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THERMOREGULATION OF THE GOPHER TORTOISE (GOPHERUS POLYPHEMUS).
Creator: Schaffner, Abigail, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Thermoregulation is a critical mechanism that allows reptiles to enhance physiological performances such as digestion, running, and embryo development. Gopherus polyphemus relies on thermoregulatory behavior to reach an optimum threshold for active behavior outside of their burrows. This study used internal and external temperature readings of tortoises found in the Abacoa Jupiter Greenway range VIA and compares them to behavior exhibited by the tortoise and environmental temperatures...
Show moreThermoregulation is a critical mechanism that allows reptiles to enhance physiological performances such as digestion, running, and embryo development. Gopherus polyphemus relies on thermoregulatory behavior to reach an optimum threshold for active behavior outside of their burrows. This study used internal and external temperature readings of tortoises found in the Abacoa Jupiter Greenway range VIA and compares them to behavior exhibited by the tortoise and environmental temperatures recorded. The results were compared to previous research conducted on gopher tortoises on sites of similar latitude and the results remained relatively consistent between study populations. A mean external carapace temperature of 31.8° C was determined for active behavior as well as a mean internal (cloacal) temperature of 32.3° C for active behavior. This internal temperature is slightly below previously recorded research, which states that active gopher tortoises have internal body temperatures ranging from 34-35° C.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013654
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE IMPACT THAT VISION, OLFACTION, AND MAGNETIC SENSE OF DIRECTION HAVE IN THE HOMING BEHAVIORS OF GOPHERUS POLYPHEMUS - A PRELIMINARY REPORT.
Creator: Kelly, Sarah, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Gopherus polyphemus, commonly known as a gopher tortoise, is a keystone species found in the southeastern United States that uses homing behaviors to locate their burrow after traveling. These behaviors are influenced by multiple systems- visual landmarks, olfaction, and magnetic sense of direction but the extent of the influence has never been established. This experiment was an attempt to gauge the extent that each had in influencing the homing ability of the tortoises by temporarily...
Show moreGopherus polyphemus, commonly known as a gopher tortoise, is a keystone species found in the southeastern United States that uses homing behaviors to locate their burrow after traveling. These behaviors are influenced by multiple systems- visual landmarks, olfaction, and magnetic sense of direction but the extent of the influence has never been established. This experiment was an attempt to gauge the extent that each had in influencing the homing ability of the tortoises by temporarily blocking these senses before moving the tortoise approximately 46 m away from the burrow it was found in or closest to and timing how long it took for the tortoise to locate a burrow. The results of the experiment support the idea that visual landmarks have the greatest influence closely followed by olfaction since the vision deprivation trials were the longest, irritated the tortoises most, and the tortoises starting blatantly using olfaction to get their bearings.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013649
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Title: DIETARY ANALYSIS OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN ( Malaclemys terrapin tequesta ).
Creator: Torres, Davidsamuel, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The diamondback terrapin ( Malaclemys terrapin ) is the only exclusively estuarine turtle. Terrapins live in coastal mangroves and salt marshes ranging from Massachusetts to Texas. While previous studies have documented the diet of terrapins in temperate salt marshes, the diet of the Florida East Coast terrapin subspecies ( M. terrapin tequesta) living in mangrove habitats is largely unknown. Other diamondback subspecies feed on a variety of prey categories, with plants, gastropods, and...
Show moreThe diamondback terrapin ( Malaclemys terrapin ) is the only exclusively estuarine turtle. Terrapins live in coastal mangroves and salt marshes ranging from Massachusetts to Texas. While previous studies have documented the diet of terrapins in temperate salt marshes, the diet of the Florida East Coast terrapin subspecies ( M. terrapin tequesta) living in mangrove habitats is largely unknown. Other diamondback subspecies feed on a variety of prey categories, with plants, gastropods, and bivalves being the most dominant, depending on the subspecies. For my thesis research, I examined the diet of M. terrapin tequesta from the Indian River Lagoon by analyzing 13 terrapin fecal samples. The remains of decapod crustaceans occurred in all 13 samples and made up 96.3% of the fecal mass; a small amount of vegetation, bivalves, gastropods, insects, and debris also occurred in many of the samples. This is the only study to find crustaceans to be the dominant food of a terrapin subspecies. This difference probably relates to preferred prey availability in mangrove habitats.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003726
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Title: ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING AGENTS AND UTERINE DEVELOPMENT.
Creator: Tolentino, Bernadeth, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, causing more than 40,000 deaths per year. Tamoxifen is the most widely prescribed Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, as it has been shown to enable prevention of 50% of breast cancers. It is also prescribed to prevent cancer remission after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. It is frequently used amongst women that have a high risk for breast cancer prior to diagnosis as a cancer preventative drug. Unfortunately,...
Show moreBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, causing more than 40,000 deaths per year. Tamoxifen is the most widely prescribed Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, as it has been shown to enable prevention of 50% of breast cancers. It is also prescribed to prevent cancer remission after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. It is frequently used amongst women that have a high risk for breast cancer prior to diagnosis as a cancer preventative drug. Unfortunately, tamoxifen can cause damage to developing embryos if taken during pregnancy, and can lead to serious side effects, including endometrial cancer. The purpose of this work was to examine how tamoxifen induces uterine proliferation using an in vivo gene knockdown screen using shRNAmir viral technology. The shRNAmir library will identify epigenetic regulator proteins that associate with the estrogen receptor to stimulate uterine proliferative genes, allowing us to understand the extent at which tamoxifen leads to the development of cancerous cells.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003724
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: RIVER SPRINGS PRESERVE: AN EDUCATIONAL GAME ABOUT LAND MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
Creator: Stevens, Ashley, Moore, Jon, Ruest, Annina, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: River Springs Preserve is an in-development educational video game that aims to introduce players to the flora and fauna of South Florida and teach them about the struggle between native and invasive species. The concept and game mechanics have been fully planned, the illustrated game assets have been completed, the branching dialogue system has been established, and 40 species have been photographed and categorized to be implemented into the game.
Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013668
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF OKENIA HYPOGAEA AND SOIL ANALYSIS ALONG THE COAST OF JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK.
Creator: King, Makenna, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Okenia hypogaea is a rare vine-like dune plant found only in Mexico and five counties on Florida’s southeast coast, from St. Lucie to Miami-Dade County. At John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, GPS coordinates of all Okenia hypogaea within the park were collected to create a map. I repeated this process following substantial beach erosion, caused by Hurricane Dorian, to compare growth patterns and geographic distribution. This data can be utilized by park officials when managing this species....
Show moreOkenia hypogaea is a rare vine-like dune plant found only in Mexico and five counties on Florida’s southeast coast, from St. Lucie to Miami-Dade County. At John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, GPS coordinates of all Okenia hypogaea within the park were collected to create a map. I repeated this process following substantial beach erosion, caused by Hurricane Dorian, to compare growth patterns and geographic distribution. This data can be utilized by park officials when managing this species. Soil analysis along the same 1.3-mile stretch of beach was done to evaluate environmental parameters impacting Okenia’s distribution and growth. Ten samples collected in the North region and ten in the South region of the beach were compared to determine any differences in their chemical composition that may affect Okenia hypogaea distribution. The tests performed on the soil measured pH, salinity, concentrations of various metals, petroleum products, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003712
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Title: HEMATOLOGY OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN (Malaclemys terrapin tequesta).
Creator: Martin, Isabella M., Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) are present in brackish water along the United States’ eastern coast, ranging from Massachusetts to Texas. The Florida east coast diamondback terrapin (M. t. tequesta) is the subspecies found in the Indian River Lagoon in southeast Florida. Very little is known about this subspecies, and not much hematological work has been done with diamondback terrapins in general. Hematology can provide further insight into terrapin health. Thus, the purpose of...
Show moreDiamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) are present in brackish water along the United States’ eastern coast, ranging from Massachusetts to Texas. The Florida east coast diamondback terrapin (M. t. tequesta) is the subspecies found in the Indian River Lagoon in southeast Florida. Very little is known about this subspecies, and not much hematological work has been done with diamondback terrapins in general. Hematology can provide further insight into terrapin health. Thus, the purpose of this study is to establish baseline hematological data for M. t. tequesta using blood protein electrophoresis and a basic reptile chemistry panel. Blood samples were drawn from wild diamondback terrapins and percent cell volume calculated. The samples were then centrifuged, frozen, and delivered to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for analysis. Results from this project were compared to values established in previous studies that were conducted with the subspecies M. t. terrapin and M. t. rhizophorarum.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003716
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Title: USING DRONES FOR STUDYING FLORIDA MANATEES (TRICHECHUS MANATUS LATIROSTRIS).
Creator: Lenhart, Abigail, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Species monitoring, population assessments, and behavioral observations of many endangered marine mammals are typically limited to surveys of animal surfacings due to the challenges of detecting and tracking individuals that usually live in remote areas. This study demonstrates the benefits of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, as a noninvasive and low-cost method to monitor and observe Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) populations. We conducted several flights...
Show moreSpecies monitoring, population assessments, and behavioral observations of many endangered marine mammals are typically limited to surveys of animal surfacings due to the challenges of detecting and tracking individuals that usually live in remote areas. This study demonstrates the benefits of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, as a noninvasive and low-cost method to monitor and observe Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) populations. We conducted several flights using a small multirotor drone to detect manatees in a warm-water refuge area at Round Island Riverside Park in Indian River County, Florida. Through the use of aerial videos, we confirmed three sightings of manatees. These data emphasize the potential of drone surveys to assess abundance and density as well as analyze behavioral ecology in regard to foraging strategies, habitat use, social interactions and herd structure. Using high-resolution images, individuals may be identified based on scar patterns and distinctive markings.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003714
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: FIRST DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE JUVENILE Parazen pacificus.
Creator: Knoll, Meagan, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Parazen pacificus (Zeiformes, Parazenidae) is a benthopelagic fish found at depths of 146-600 m in the western Pacific, Indian, Caribbean, and western Atlantic Oceans. This ray-finned fish has a silvery elongate compressiform body with magenta coloring along its dorsal side. My thesis examines three juvenile specimens of Parazen pacificus to provide the first description and illustration of the juvenile stage of this species.
Date Issued: 2021
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00171
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Title: Who is Paule Maurice?: her relative anonymity and its consequences.
Creator: Moore, Anthony Jon., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Music
Abstract/Description: Paule Maurice (1910-1967) is the little known composer of Tableaux de Provence: Suite for Saxophone and Orchestra, one of the most frequently recorded and studied classical saxophone compositions in history. A more in depth study of Paule Maurice reveals a talented composer and dedicated professor whose career at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and l'Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris spanned over twenty-five years until her untimely death at age fifty-seven. Maurice...
Show morePaule Maurice (1910-1967) is the little known composer of Tableaux de Provence: Suite for Saxophone and Orchestra, one of the most frequently recorded and studied classical saxophone compositions in history. A more in depth study of Paule Maurice reveals a talented composer and dedicated professor whose career at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris and l'Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris spanned over twenty-five years until her untimely death at age fifty-seven. Maurice composed for theatre, ballet, French National Radio, orchestra, voice, piano, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. There is question as to the whereabouts of many of her manuscripts. This thesis attempts to bring to bear the life and accomplishments of a talented French composer not well remembered in music history.
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Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/367763
Subject Headings: Criticism and interpretation, Composers, Music, History and criticism, Women in music, Saxophone music
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