Publication Date

4-17-2019

Document Type

Conference Poster

First Advisor

Jones, Holly P.

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Biological Sciences

Abstract

In this project, the effects of invasive house mice (Mus musculus) on island invertebrates will be studied by analyzing samples of invertebrates collected from islands of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Mice are present on one Island, Sand Island, but absent on another, Eastern Island, providing a unique opportunity to examine the differences between invertebrate abundance and community composition. The effects of invasive mice on invertebrates have not been studied in great detail; however, it is known that mice can have irreversible and devastating effects on island ecosystems. Eradication of an established invasive species can greatly affect the other populations of the ecosystem. Therefore, it is important to study the possible outcomes and effects the eradication may cause to prevent any further environmental damage and guide management and on-going restoration efforts post-eradication.

Program Program

Research Rookies

Extent

1 poster-sized page

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Alt Title

Impacts of invasive mice on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

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