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Hi-
I am a graduate student at the University of Maine working on an
amphibian project in Acadia National Park. I am studying the
survivorship of wood frog and spotted salamander eggs and larvae in
temporary and permanent wetlands. I am interested in the role of
predators (particulary invertebrates) on survivorship of these species.
I was wondering if you know of anyone that has used sodium isotopes to
mark amphibian larvae? The idea would be to mark the larvae and then
sample invertebrates to determine potential key predators, etc. I have
not been able to find any information on this so if you have any ideas
on who to contact, etc.
I tried putting out a similar request for information on an amphibian
listserve ... so far I have not found anyone doing similar research
specifically w/ amphibian larvae. Someone suggested that I contact this
listserve (ISOGEOCHEM) to get some general information so that I can
determine whether it would be feasible for me to undertake this. If
anyone knows of people doing similar research in aquatic systems w/
other (closely related?) taxa OR knows of where to go or who to talk to
for more information I would greatly appreciate any help (including
how expensive it would be and how quickly it breaks down).
Thanks!
Mary Beth Kolozsvary
University of Maine
5755 Nutting Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5755
(207) 581-2906
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