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Observations of Sympatric Populations of Least Chipmunks (Tamias minimus) and Hopi Chipmunks (Tamias rufus) in Western Colorado, 1995–2006
Joint Authors
Doty, Jeffrey B.
Root, J. Jeffrey
Calisher, Charles H.
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
From 1995 through 2006, we studied a rodent community in western Colorado, observing weather conditions and their effects on least chipmunk (Tamias minimus) and Hopi chipmunk (T.
rufus) populations.
There are few studies that have assessed relative abundances of chipmunks over long durations and none have been conducted on least chipmunks or Hopi chipmunks.
This study is unique in that it assesses abundances of sympatric populations of these chipmunks over a 12-year period.
We captured 116 least chipmunks and 62 Hopi chipmunks during 47,850 trap nights of effort.
Results indicated that year-to-year precipitation and temperature fluctuations had little effect on these chipmunk populations.
However, the relative abundances of Hopi chipmunks and least chipmunks appear to have an inverse relationship with each other, suggesting the potential for resource competition between these congeners.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Doty, Jeffrey B.& Root, J. Jeffrey& Calisher, Charles H.. 2010. Observations of Sympatric Populations of Least Chipmunks (Tamias minimus) and Hopi Chipmunks (Tamias rufus) in Western Colorado, 1995–2006. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Doty, Jeffrey B.…[et al.]. Observations of Sympatric Populations of Least Chipmunks (Tamias minimus) and Hopi Chipmunks (Tamias rufus) in Western Colorado, 1995–2006. International Journal of Ecology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Doty, Jeffrey B.& Root, J. Jeffrey& Calisher, Charles H.. Observations of Sympatric Populations of Least Chipmunks (Tamias minimus) and Hopi Chipmunks (Tamias rufus) in Western Colorado, 1995–2006. International Journal of Ecology. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476986