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Analyzing the Association Between Wintering Waterfowl and Environmental Variables in Northwest Florida Estuaries
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
04/20/2023
Abstract
There are many species of waterfowl and seagrasses that are found in the waters of Northwest Florida. A few of these waterfowl include Redheads (Aythya americana), Buffleheads
(Bucephala albeolai), and Scaups (Aythya spp.), though there are many more species found in the area. Some of the grasses found here are Turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum), Shoal grass (Halodule wrightii), and Wigeon grass (Ruppia cirrhosa). Many waterfowl species are either herbivorous or omnivorous, meaning that they feed at least partially on plant material, and especially these seagrasses. Once the temperatures drop, waterfowl go through a wintering phase, where they migrate somewhere warmer. There are many environmental variables besides seagrass occupancy that may affect where and when these waterfowl pass through Northwest Florida. Some of these include cold fronts, wind speeds, and tides
levels.
Details
- Title
- Analyzing the Association Between Wintering Waterfowl and Environmental Variables in Northwest Florida Estuaries
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/20/2023)
- Contributors
- Philip C Darby (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Biology
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380475895506600
- Academic Unit
- Biology; 2023 Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase; Office of Undergraduate Research; Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English