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Title
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Behavior, Morphology, and Ecology of Rough-skinned Newts (Taricha granulosa) in Dynamically Saline Environments.
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Creator
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Sophia K. Espinoza
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Exit Requirement
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Undergraduate Honors Thesis/Project
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Date of Award
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6/27/2026
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Honors Program Director
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Gavin Keulks
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Faculty Advisor
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Gareth R. Hopkins
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Abstract
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Aquatic ecosystems can range from freshwater to saline depending on their proximity to natural (e.g., oceanic) or anthropogenic (e.g., road salts) sources of salt. This variation in salinity excludes many osmotically-sensitive freshwater organisms from brackish habitats. Due to their permeable skin and egg cases, amphibians have long been known as highly intolerant of salt water. Studies have highlighted the detrimental physiological effects that heightened salinity causes across all life stages. Therefore, most amphibians should inhabit exclusively freshwater environments. However recent evidence documents amphibians around the world breeding in habitats that differ greatly in salinity.
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Type
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Text
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Department
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Honors
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Language
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eng
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Rights
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 10/07/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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Identifier
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honors_100726n
