An Ecological Study of The Pocket Gopher In An Sandy Loam Area of Ellis County, Kansas.

Author

Benjamin Mosier, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

This thesis is an ecological study of the pocket gopher in a sandy loam area of Ellis County, Kansas. The economic importance of the pocket gopher varies with the type of land and with its use. It is rather obvious that the economic importance of the gopher changed with the widespread advent of the settlers into Western United States. From the viewpoint of extensive agricultural practices, the pocket gopher must be considered a menace on cultivated lands. On non-agricultural districts the condition is in general reversed. Most ecologists recognize a definite benefit from burrowing animals on wild land.

Keywords

Thomomys, Geomys, Cratogeomys, Rodents, Gophers, Ellis County (Kan.)

Advisor

Dr. George M. Robertson

Date of Award

Summer 1947

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/JQUF7188

Recommended Citation

Mosier, Benjamin, "An Ecological Study of The Pocket Gopher In An Sandy Loam Area of Ellis County, Kansas." (1947). Master's Theses. 395.
DOI: 10.58809/JQUF7188
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/395

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