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• Improving the genome assembly and annotation of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus borealis) 

  London, Evan W. (2021-04-27)

  Widely distributed in North America, the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has recreational and commercial value and is a food source for many communities. The impacts that deer impose on agriculture, conservation, ...

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• Phylogenomics of Psocodea 

  De Moya, Robert Samuel (2021-04-20)

  Psocodea is an order of insects that includes parasitic and non-parasitic lice. The phylogenetic relationships of many groups have never been tested with phylogenetic methodology. Most species are small in body size and ...

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• Incubation behavior, embryonic heart rate, and developmental variation within and among altricial bird species 

  Di Giovanni, Alexander Jacob (2021-04-30)

  The incubation period of an egg is a critical stage that has multiple implications in subsequent life stages, therefore understanding the processes within the egg during the incubation period are important for a broader ...

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• Effects of black flies on wild turkey reproductive success 

  Meador, Morgan Taylor (2021-03-01)

  Reproductive success is an important driver of population dynamics in wild avian populations. Establishing what factors influence reproductive success is necessary for informing management strategies that ultimately aid ...

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• Detection, habitat use, and occupancy dynamics of Black-billed Cuckoos and Yellow-billed Cuckoos in Illinois 

  Johnson, Claire Autumn (2021-04-26)

  Black-billed Cuckoos (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) and Yellow-billed Cuckoos (C. americanus) have experienced extensive range-wide population declines over the last several decades. However, as cuckoos are patchily distributed ...

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