Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to study the weight changes of selected internal organs to determine possible physiological variation occurring at six different altitudes ranging from 5,800 to 8,500 feetand during the summer season. This report was limited to the study of changes in the adrenal glands, kidneys, testes, heart and intestines. Electrocardiogram, heart and respiration rates were investigated also. These changes were statistically analyzed to determine possible seasonal differences along with any significant changes occurring at different elevations. The results of the study should in part overcome the lack of current experimental data for Citellus armatus.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Life Sciences; Plant and Wildlife Sciences
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Kohler, Marden Reed, "Physiological variations in the Uinta ground squirrel (Citellus armatus) in relation to seasonal activity and altitude" (1967). Theses and Dissertations. 7803.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7803
Date Submitted
1967-05-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd222
Keywords
Ground squirrels; Citellus armatus; Zoology, Utah
Language
English