Some Population Characteristics of Peromyscus Maniculatus, Perognathus Hispidus, and Onychomys Leucogaster

Author

Dallas E. Wilhelm Jr., Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

A live-trap study of Peromyscus maniculatus, Perognathus hispidus and Onychomys leucogaster has yielded information on several population parameters. Minimum and exclusive boundry home ranges are reported as well as the effects of vegetative production and mulch production on the size of home range. Territoriality was evident in Peromyscus but was absent in the other two species studied. Onychomys and Perognathus showed definite habitat preference although all three species were randomly distributed in the communities in which they occurred. Onychomys were arranged in a paired manner.

Keywords

Peromyscus Maniculatus, Mice, Rodents, Mammals, Northern grasshopper mouse, Trego County (Kan.), Cedar Bluff Reservoir (Kan.)

Advisor

Dr. Eugene D. Flaherty

Date of Award

Spring 1966

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/QGQP7262

Recommended Citation

Wilhelm, Dallas E. Jr., "Some Population Characteristics of Peromyscus Maniculatus, Perognathus Hispidus, and Onychomys Leucogaster" (1966). Master's Theses. 1032.
DOI: 10.58809/QGQP7262
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1032

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