Biology ETDs
Publication Date
4-30-1974
Abstract
This study measures the magnitude of the competition between two nocturnal, desert rodents, Dipodomys ordii and D. merriami, on 10 unenclosed, 16 hectare plots along a narrow band of sympatry in south-central New Mexico. Population perturbations of one or the other species were periodically performed on eight of the plots, while natural population changes were monitored on two controls. The relative numerical responses of the kangaroo rats to these perturbations are thought to reflect the true magnitude of their competitive interaction.
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Biology
Level of Degree
Doctoral
Department Name
UNM Biology Department
First Committee Member (Chair)
Michael Rosenzweig
Second Committee Member
David Ligon
Third Committee Member
James Findley
Fourth Committee Member
James Gosz
Recommended Citation
Schroder, Gene D.. "Perturbation Analysis of Competition and Overlap in Habitat Utilization Between Dipodomys Ordii and Dipodomys Merriami." (1974). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/biol_etds/326
