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You did not do a comparative study and did not sample amphibians so please change the title of your study
Abstract
Introduction
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Introduction
What are vernal pools
Characteristics of vernal pools
Threats or challenges of vernal pools
Michigan vernal pools and Palmer park vernal pool characteristics
What is the purpose of your study and why is it important
Vernal pools in United States of America are defined as geographically isolated, temporary wetlands occurring in shallow topographic depressions throughout forested setting (Schrank et al., 2015; Rothenberger et al., 2019). Vernal pools are a kind of temporary wetland habitat that are essential for the reproduction of a number of different species of amphibians, most notably the wood frog and the spotted salamander. These habitats have been under a considerable danger as a result of human influences like as urbanization and the deterioration of land, which has had an effect on the amphibian populations that are reliant on these habitats. Vernal pool restoration and development give prospective cures, allowing the option to restore the lost function and fauna of these habitats. Nevertheless, these habitats are in danger of losing their function and its species.
Drawing inspiration from the research conducted in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, this study focuses on exploring the amphibian habitat quality in natural, restored, and created vernal pools located in Palmer Park, Detroit. The outcomes of this study will enable understanding the factors impacting the habitat quality, specifically emphasizing the success of amphibian reproduction and metamorphosis.
Thesis
The central argument of this research orbits around the proposition that the habitat quality of restored or created vernal pools, measured through the successful reproduction and metamorphosis of amphibian species, may be comparable to natural pools. Given the favorable variables of pool size (volume and mean depth) and surrounding canopy coverage, restored or created vernal pools can potentially serve as effective substitutes for natural pools.
Methodology
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I conducted two site surveys to observe and record vernal pool characteristics. The first survey was conducted in early fall (October 2021), while the foliage was still on the trees, and the second survey was conducted in late fall (November 2021), after several weeks of frequent rainfall had allowed the vernal pool basins time to fill with standing water. You need to edit this and write when you sampled
Methods you want to look at the methodology of Rothenberger 2019
Study region
Vernal Pool Area
Pool basin morphology
Pool microhabitat composition
Canopy cover
Water chemistry
Surrounding land use
Hydrology of vernal pool
Daphnia/species that were collected
Sample Collection and Examination
Samples were collected from two distinct vernal pools in Palmer Park, designated as Vernal Pool A and Vernal Pool B. The first sampling event involved the collection of one sample bottle from Vernal Pool A, assisted by Dr. Nyutu. The samples were then observed under a microscope in the campus laboratory to identify any present species.
In the subsequent sampling, I conducted solo visits to Vernal Pool B to collect samples in three small bottles. Like the first sampling, these samples were examined under a microscope to identify the species present. Despite a more expansive set of samples, only one species was discovered across the collected samples.
Measurement of Pool Characteristics
The third occasion involved measuring the width of the vernal pools and taking the canopy cover’s readings to understand the pools’ physical attributes that might affect habitat quality and amphibian success. These measurements were also done solo at Palmer Park.
Width Measurement: A measuring tape was extended across the shortest distance of each pool to compute the width.
Canopy Cover Measurement: A densitometer was used to measure the percentage of overhead canopy cover. Standing at the center of the pool, the densitometer was held level at a height of 1.3 meters. This process was repeated four times, with the observer turning 90 degrees after each reading. I analyzed to ascertain the average canopy cover.
Discussion
References
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