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- 1953-2016: AN INVENTORY OF JUPITER AREA SHORELINES.
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- Read, Silas, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Shorelines exist as an interface between terrestrial and aquatic environments. The condition of a given shoreline has diverse impacts a variety of things such as water quality, spawning grounds, nearby property, and an area’s character. This thesis establishes an inventory of approximately 150 miles of saline shorelines within the greater Jupiter area, categorizes their type and use, and documents changes from 1953 to 2016. Information was compiled in ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel from a variety...
Show moreShorelines exist as an interface between terrestrial and aquatic environments. The condition of a given shoreline has diverse impacts a variety of things such as water quality, spawning grounds, nearby property, and an area’s character. This thesis establishes an inventory of approximately 150 miles of saline shorelines within the greater Jupiter area, categorizes their type and use, and documents changes from 1953 to 2016. Information was compiled in ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel from a variety of sources including modern and historical aerial photography, zoning maps, water quality reports, and ground-truthing. The largest category of shoreline type was found to be Mangrove (61.9mi, 43%) and the largest use category was Residential (79.5mi, 55%). The study area includes the Loxahatchee River and connected water bodies such as the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Sound from Donald Ross Road to the northern reaches of the Loxahatchee’s North Fork.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012633
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- A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE TRANSCRIPTIONAL BINDING PARTNERS FOR THE NUCLEAR RECEPTORS REV-ERB α AND REV-ERB β IN THE REGULATION OF TH17 CELL DEVELOPMENT.
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- Pelletier, Oliver, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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The nuclear receptors REV-ERBα (NR1D1) and REV-ERBβ (NR1D2) play a major role in the regulation of the circadian rhythm. They work together with the nuclear receptor RORγt in gene activation and repression at RORE sites. These sites are found in TH17 cells that are known for their production of proinflammatory cytokines causing chronic inflammation, which is a prominent feature in many autoimmune diseases. In this study, the REVERBα/REVERBβ binding complex was examined for its role in the...
Show moreThe nuclear receptors REV-ERBα (NR1D1) and REV-ERBβ (NR1D2) play a major role in the regulation of the circadian rhythm. They work together with the nuclear receptor RORγt in gene activation and repression at RORE sites. These sites are found in TH17 cells that are known for their production of proinflammatory cytokines causing chronic inflammation, which is a prominent feature in many autoimmune diseases. In this study, the REVERBα/REVERBβ binding complex was examined for its role in the expression of a known target gene, BMAL1. Furthermore, additional investigations were conducted to elucidate the roles that REVERBα and REVERBβ have in the immune system and to identify protein binding partners in the REVERB complex.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00039
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- AGE RELATED AND METHAMPHETAMINE-ASSOCIATED CHANGES TO BASOLATERAL AMYGDALA SPINE DENSITY IN YOUNG TO ADOLESCENT ANIMALS.
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- Herman, Jillian, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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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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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012623
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- ASSESMENT OF ZOOXANTHELLAE COMMUNITIES IN MONTASTREAEA CAVERNOSA FOLLOWING MESOPHOTIC TO SHALLOW TRANSPLANTATION.
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- Perez, Diana, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Mesophotic reefs support a large, biologically diverse community and are capable of providing larvae to shallow reefs. This study compared the zooxanthellae density and chlorophyll concentrations of Montastreaea cavernosa colonies in Flower Garden Banks from mesophotic, shallow, and transplant depth treatments testing their differences over bank location, treatment, and time through a transplant experiment. It also compared the percent of zooxanthellae cells remaining after a bleaching event....
Show moreMesophotic reefs support a large, biologically diverse community and are capable of providing larvae to shallow reefs. This study compared the zooxanthellae density and chlorophyll concentrations of Montastreaea cavernosa colonies in Flower Garden Banks from mesophotic, shallow, and transplant depth treatments testing their differences over bank location, treatment, and time through a transplant experiment. It also compared the percent of zooxanthellae cells remaining after a bleaching event. Time was the driving factor for the differences in the algal symbiont concentrations. Zooxanthellae and chlorophyll were reduced after the bleaching event. However, there was no significant difference between the symbiont densities and chlorophyll concentrations between the transplant and shallow samples, demonstrating that they bleached equally. The lack of difference provides evidence for the plasticity and adaptability of coral and gives hope for the future of shallow reefs since mesophotic corals may be able to adapt to the thermal stresses of shallow reefs.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00040
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- BATS IN THE ABACOA GREENWAY.
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- Brinez, Stephanie, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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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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- 2019
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00112
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- Biodiversity of Fish Families on Palm Beach County Reefs from 2003 to 2018.
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- Barnes, Kyle J., Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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For fifteen years the Palm Beach County Reef Research Team has been collecting data on the fishes seen at various reefs in Palm Beach County. The aim of this study was to determine the overall health of these reefs by comparing associated fish stocks biodiversity at two reef sites in Palm Beach County from 2003 to 2018. To compare the fish biodiversity over time as well as between reefs sites, a non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) analyses was used. To evaluate general changes, a t...
Show moreFor fifteen years the Palm Beach County Reef Research Team has been collecting data on the fishes seen at various reefs in Palm Beach County. The aim of this study was to determine the overall health of these reefs by comparing associated fish stocks biodiversity at two reef sites in Palm Beach County from 2003 to 2018. To compare the fish biodiversity over time as well as between reefs sites, a non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) analyses was used. To evaluate general changes, a t-test was used to compare the total abundance of fish between 2003 and 2018. The results of the NMDS show that the reefs’ fish assemblages do not significantly differ over time. Then, using the years as replicates, the t-test showed a few families differed on an individual basis. The results of this study show that the two selected reefs maintain similar fish stocks.
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- 2019
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00068
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- CASSIOPEA XAMACHANA PRESENCE IN JELLYFISH BAY, IN THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER, MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO ANTHROPOGENIC DISTURBANCES.
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- Bonilla, Kristene, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Increases in jellyfish blooms worldwide have been linked to synergistic effects of climate change and anthropogenic disturbances. Cassiopea sp. are epibenthic jellyfish found in significantly higher densities and larger in size in areas that have high human populations. This study quantified the spatial and class-size distribution of Cassiopea xamachana in the Loxahatchee River, in an area referred to as Jellyfish Bay, by analyzing bell diameters and abundance, percent of submerged aquatic...
Show moreIncreases in jellyfish blooms worldwide have been linked to synergistic effects of climate change and anthropogenic disturbances. Cassiopea sp. are epibenthic jellyfish found in significantly higher densities and larger in size in areas that have high human populations. This study quantified the spatial and class-size distribution of Cassiopea xamachana in the Loxahatchee River, in an area referred to as Jellyfish Bay, by analyzing bell diameters and abundance, percent of submerged aquatic vegetation, and nutrient levels to determine if anthropogenic factors play a role in their presence there. Porewater samples from the bay had higher phosphorous levels compared to the rest of the river. This was indicative of wastewater runoff and may also indicate P-limitation. Nitrate levels were slightly lower than the average values and Cassiopea spp. preferentially take up nitrogen for their symbiotic zooxanthellae, so the higher densities of Cassiopea spp. in the embayment could be soaking up that nitrogen.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00005
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- Demographic Survey of Gopherus polyphemus (Gopher Tortoise) at the Abacoa Greenway.
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- Sano, Tokio, Moore, Jon, Wetterer, James K., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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The Abacoa Greenway reserve is a 105 ha preserve in Jupiter, Florida. We investigated the demographics of the gopher tortoise population and their burrow distributions in a 9 ha portion of the greenway (Range VIa) used for the relocation of gopher tortoises. Range VIa currently houses at least 90 tortoises. According to state guidelines this reserve is considered to be a “support population” with ≤250 individuals living in an area ≤100 ha. We found that the tortoises in the reserve are...
Show moreThe Abacoa Greenway reserve is a 105 ha preserve in Jupiter, Florida. We investigated the demographics of the gopher tortoise population and their burrow distributions in a 9 ha portion of the greenway (Range VIa) used for the relocation of gopher tortoises. Range VIa currently houses at least 90 tortoises. According to state guidelines this reserve is considered to be a “support population” with ≤250 individuals living in an area ≤100 ha. We found that the tortoises in the reserve are showing signs of maturity at a younger age (7-10 years) and a larger size (25-35 cm carapace length) compared to more northern populations. We hypothesize that this is due to the latitudinal climate effects and warm winters allowing year-round foraging. For the gopher tortoise burrow distribution, we found that many tortoises are creating new burrows on the periphery due to the overgrowth of the vegetation in the interior of the reserve and a reduction mowing is needed.
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- 2014
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003625
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- DESIGNING AN ODOR PREFERENCE TEST IN MICE TO ASSESS HIPPOCAMPAL INVOLVEMENT IN ODOR MEMORY.
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- Herr, Jeffrey, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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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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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012624
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- DIETARY ANALYSIS OF Malaclemys terrapin tequesta.
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- Porter, James, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) the world’s only exclusively estuarine turtle are listed as threatened and endangered through much of their range from Massachusetts to the east coast of Texas. Malaclemys terrapin is divided into seven subspecies based on geographic location and variations in physical appearance. For my research, I examined the diet of the Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapins, M. terrapin tequesta, in the Indian River Lagoon near Vero Beach, Florida. I analyzed...
Show moreDiamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) the world’s only exclusively estuarine turtle are listed as threatened and endangered through much of their range from Massachusetts to the east coast of Texas. Malaclemys terrapin is divided into seven subspecies based on geographic location and variations in physical appearance. For my research, I examined the diet of the Florida East Coast Diamondback Terrapins, M. terrapin tequesta, in the Indian River Lagoon near Vero Beach, Florida. I analyzed 13 terrapin fecal samples. Of these, all but one contained the remains of decapod crustaceans, the most common of which was the mangrove tree crab, Aratus pisonii, found in six samples. Bivalve, gastropod, and plant material were also present in several samples. This primarily crustacean diet contrasts with the diets of other M. terrapin subspecies that have ben studied, which fed most commonly on plants, gastropods, and bivalves.
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- 2021
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00182
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- DIETARY ANALYSIS OF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN ( Malaclemys terrapin tequesta ).
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- Torres, Davidsamuel, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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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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- 2020
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003726
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- DNANGLER: USING CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AND INNOVATIVE MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES TO MONITOR FISH IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON.
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- Brandon, John, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Citizen science is an emerging field that engages the general public and allows them to make a direct contribution to research. FAU Harbor Branch has recently established its first citizen science program, called DNAngler, which uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to assess fish diversity in the Indian River Lagoon. Two events were hosted at local parks where over 60 anglers were asked to fish for at least one hour, record all fish caught or observed, and take a water sample. Researchers then...
Show moreCitizen science is an emerging field that engages the general public and allows them to make a direct contribution to research. FAU Harbor Branch has recently established its first citizen science program, called DNAngler, which uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to assess fish diversity in the Indian River Lagoon. Two events were hosted at local parks where over 60 anglers were asked to fish for at least one hour, record all fish caught or observed, and take a water sample. Researchers then extracted eDNA from the samples and used metabarcoding in order to detect individual species that were present at the fishing location. Once available, this data will be accessible to the public via a website so that they can track the results from their samples. Positive evaluation feedback has demonstrated the success of this program and its ultimate findings have important implications for managing and conserving local fish populations.
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- 2019
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00070
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- Document (PDF)
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- EFFECT OF OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENTATION IN ASIAN DHOLE (CUON ALPINUS LEPTURUS) AND AFRICAN WILD DOGS (LYCAON PICTUS) ON INDICATORS OF ALLERGIES.
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- Caudill, Aaron, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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The Asian Dholes and the African Wild Dogs at Zoo Miami have shown clinical signs of severe allergies, such as hotspots (patches of inflammation), excessive scratching, and ear irritation over the last few years. The goal of this study was evaluate whether food supplements high in the omega-3 fatty-acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could reduce these symptoms, as has been found for domestic dogs. Based on the total itching observations per subject, a trend in...
Show moreThe Asian Dholes and the African Wild Dogs at Zoo Miami have shown clinical signs of severe allergies, such as hotspots (patches of inflammation), excessive scratching, and ear irritation over the last few years. The goal of this study was evaluate whether food supplements high in the omega-3 fatty-acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could reduce these symptoms, as has been found for domestic dogs. Based on the total itching observations per subject, a trend in improvement was seen in African Wild Dogs, while no significant effect was observed in Asian Dholes. Data analysis performed in Fall 2021 on the African Wild Dogs confirmed the study results from the summer. Future studies should try supplementing for a longer period of time to determine if omega-3s can be a useful management strategy for exotic canids in captivity.
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- 2022
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00189
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- Document (PDF)
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- EFFECTS OF CARBARYL INSECTICIDE ON AN EPIBENTHIC ESTUARINE COMMUNITY.
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- Iliff, Samantha, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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Estuaries, among the most productive systems in the world, are also among the most heavily influenced by anthropogenic activities. Arguably, most vulnerable are estuarine benthic invertebrates as they are often relatively non-motile making them highly susceptible to pollution, including runoff pesticides. To this end, the effects that pesticides have on non-target species have been investigated, however, little is known on the effects of carbaryl, a commonly used insecticide, on benthic...
Show moreEstuaries, among the most productive systems in the world, are also among the most heavily influenced by anthropogenic activities. Arguably, most vulnerable are estuarine benthic invertebrates as they are often relatively non-motile making them highly susceptible to pollution, including runoff pesticides. To this end, the effects that pesticides have on non-target species have been investigated, however, little is known on the effects of carbaryl, a commonly used insecticide, on benthic estuarine community composition. Using chemical-exclusion experiments in the Loxahatchee River Estuary, I was able to study how carbaryl impacted the community composition of an artificial microhabitat simulating an oyster reef. The results indicate that carbaryl shifted crustacean community composition compared to controls with a particularly negative impact on the tube-building amphipod Amerocorophium ellisi. Ultimately, my results indicate that pesticide pollution in estuaries may shift benthic invertebrate community composition, potentially affecting valuable ecosystem services these organisms provide.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00024
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- ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING AGENTS AND UTERINE DEVELOPMENT.
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- Tolentino, Bernadeth, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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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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- 2020
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003724
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- Entomopathogenic fungas, Isaria Fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), and Aphid Parasitoid, Lysiphlebus Testaceipes, (Hymenoptera: Bracondae) compatibility for managing infestations of Brown Citrus Aphid, Toxoptera Citricidus, (Hemiptera: Aphididae).
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- Pick, David, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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The impact of Isaria Fumosorosea (PFR 97) on parasitism and emergence of the aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, of Brown citrus aphids, Toxoptera citricidus Kirkaldy (Hemiptera: Aphididae), was assessed under caged conditions.
- Date Issued
- 2013
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003529
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- Document (PDF)
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- Evaluation of the PrO2-021 oxygen delivery system in a side-by-side comparison of recirculating aquaponics systems.
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- Roth, David, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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A priority of the aquaponics industry is increasing sustainable production yields on a large scale. In partnership with Morning Star Fishermen and Greener Planet Solutions, I conducted a side-by-side experimental comparison of two backyard-sized aquaponics systems with an equal biomass composed of tilapia, lettuce, and kale. One system received supplemental dissolved oxygen using Greener Planet Solutions’ PrO2-021 Oxygen Delivery System while the control system received no supplemental oxygen...
Show moreA priority of the aquaponics industry is increasing sustainable production yields on a large scale. In partnership with Morning Star Fishermen and Greener Planet Solutions, I conducted a side-by-side experimental comparison of two backyard-sized aquaponics systems with an equal biomass composed of tilapia, lettuce, and kale. One system received supplemental dissolved oxygen using Greener Planet Solutions’ PrO2-021 Oxygen Delivery System while the control system received no supplemental oxygen treatment. The systems were monitored for a period of three months. At the conclusion of the experiment, I found the biomass of all the observed plants species to be significantly higher in the supplemental oxygen system than in the control system, while the difference in fish growth between the systems was found to be nonsignificant (4.44g/cm vs. 4.62g/cm respectively).
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003690
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- Document (PDF)
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- EXAMINATION OF NATURAL AND CAPTIVE BEHAVIORS AND THEIRIMPLICATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH IN OCTOPUS VULGARIS.
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- Odom, Justin, Moore, Jon, Wetterer, James K., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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In an attempt to better understand the effects of environmental enrichments on captive octopods, specifically Octopus vulgaris, as conducted by aquariums, attempts have been made to collect wild octopus from various sites in the Indian River Lagoon. Collected specimen would have been observed in captivity in order to compare their behavior with that of their wild counterparts based on the data collected by Kayes in 1973. The research conducted would serve to investigate if the environmental...
Show moreIn an attempt to better understand the effects of environmental enrichments on captive octopods, specifically Octopus vulgaris, as conducted by aquariums, attempts have been made to collect wild octopus from various sites in the Indian River Lagoon. Collected specimen would have been observed in captivity in order to compare their behavior with that of their wild counterparts based on the data collected by Kayes in 1973. The research conducted would serve to investigate if the environmental enrichments, institutionalized by aquariums, encourage octopods to behave more closely to the natural or wild type behaviors or if the enrichments encourage less natural behavior. Due to complications in the collection process, the nature of research conducted was changed to look at behavior of 0. vulgaris in the wild at Blue Heron Bridge, while examining literature on implications of octopi behavior in captivity. Enrichment is used to guarantee the mental wellbeing and health of animals in captivity in the interests of maintaining a good quality of living. This thesis looks at whether the quality for life achieved by enrichment impacts behavior by either encouraging natural or unnatural behavior in octopi.
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- 2014
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003620
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- Document (PDF)
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- FIRST DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE JUVENILE Parazen pacificus.
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- Knoll, Meagan, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
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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
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00171
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- Document (PDF)
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- FISHES OF THE ABACOA GREENWAY REVISITED.
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- Pearson, Brock, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
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The Abacoa Greenway includes a constructed artificial water system designed in the late 1990’s that contains many fishes and aquatic organisms. A survey was conducted in 2008 by Tiffany Snow, sampling the species of fishes in the area. The goal of this study is to act as a 10 year follow up to the research done in 2008. A lot can be learned from comparing the data of native and exotic fish species in the area over a 10 year span. The flora and plant growth around the Greenway has changed...
Show moreThe Abacoa Greenway includes a constructed artificial water system designed in the late 1990’s that contains many fishes and aquatic organisms. A survey was conducted in 2008 by Tiffany Snow, sampling the species of fishes in the area. The goal of this study is to act as a 10 year follow up to the research done in 2008. A lot can be learned from comparing the data of native and exotic fish species in the area over a 10 year span. The flora and plant growth around the Greenway has changed quite drastically in that time. The sampling was conducted between December of 2018 and April of 2019, when a total of 14 species had been identified. Five of these species have been classified as exotic, and nine as naturally occurring in Florida.
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- 2019
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00091
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- Document (PDF)