Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection

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eng
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Combining Line Transect Sampling and Photographic-Identification Surveys to Investigate the Abundance and Distribution of Cetaceans

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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Javdan, Shiva, Thesis advisor (ths): White, Bradley N, Degree committee member (dgc): Hill, Stephen, Degree committee member (dgc): Obbard, Martyn, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Line transect sampling and photographic-identification (photo-ID) are common survey techniques for estimating the abundance and distribution of cetaceans. Combining these approaches in the field ('combined LTPI' surveys) and using data from both components has the potential for generating comprehensive ecological knowledge that can be far more valuable than when these… more

Habitat Characteristics, Density Patterns and Environmental Niches of Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins (Sousa chinensis) of the Pearl River Estuary and Eastern Taiwan Strait

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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dares, Lauren Elizabeth, Thesis advisor (ths): White, Bradley N, Degree committee member (dgc): Pond, Bruce A, Degree committee member (dgc): Murray, Dennis L, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this thesis is to quantify the habitat characteristics, density patterns and environmental niches of two groups of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins: Chinese white dolphins (CWD) of the Pearl River estuary (PRE), and Taiwanese white dolphins (TWD, =Taiwanese humpback dolphin, THD) found in the eastern Taiwan Strait (ETS). Much work has already been done on the habitat use of… more

Development of genetic profiles for paternity analysis and individual identification of the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis)

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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Moeyaert, Meagan Ashleigh, Thesis advisor (ths): White, Bradley N, Degree committee member (dgc): Freeland, Joanna, Degree committee member (dgc): Wilson, Paul, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>The endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) has been internationally protected from whaling since 1935 but recovery has been slow compared to the southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) due to anthropogenic mortalities and poor reproduction. Prey availability, genetic variability, and alleles of genes associated with reproductive dysfunction have been hypothesized… more

Regional differences in the whistles of Australasian humpback dolphins (genus Sousa)

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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hoffman, Jordan Michael, Thesis advisor (ths): White, Bradley N, Degree committee member (dgc): Nocera, Joe, Degree committee member (dgc): Schaefer, James, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Most delphinids produce narrowband frequency-modulated whistles with a high level of plasticity to communicate with conspecifics. It is important to understand geographic variation in whistles as signal variation in other taxa has provided insight into the dispersal capabilities, genetic divergence and isolation among groups, and adaptation to ecological conditions. I investigated… more

Immunogenetic Responses of Raccoons and Skunks to the Raccoon Rabies Virus

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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Srithayakumar, Vythegi, Thesis advisor (ths): Kyle, Christopher J, Degree committee member (dgc): White, Bradley N, Degree committee member (dgc): Saville, Barry J, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Interactions between hosts and pathogens play a crucial role in their adaptation, evolution and persistence. These interactions have been extensively studied in model organisms, yet it is unclear how well they represent mechanisms of disease response in primary vectors in natural settings. The objective of my thesis was to investigate host-pathogen interactions in natural host… more