Mass dynamics of Weddell Seals in Erebus Bay, Antarctica

An individual's body mass is an important life history trait that may vary with environmental conditions and be related to reproductive performance. In this dissertation, we used a 35-year dataset to investigate variations in body mass of Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) in Erebus Bay, A...

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Main Author: Proffitt, Kelly Michelle
Other Authors: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Robert A. Garrott; Jay J. Rotella (co-chair)
Format: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science 2008
Subjects:
Weddell seal
Body weight
Growth
Erebus Bay
Weddell
Antarc*
Antarctica
Sea ice
Weddell Seal
Weddell Seals
Online Access:https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2081

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