| General note | Submitted to the faculty of the Department of Biology. |
| General note | Advisor: Clifford B. Knight |
| General note | The purpose of this study was to determine fluctuations in populations of Tomocerus and to ascertain the environmental factors that influenced these fluctuations. Microstratification of Tomocerus indicated a definite preference for the litter-fermentation stratum during the warmer months while a vertical migration was observed during the fall and winter. Largest populations were removed in winter, with secondary peaks indicated in late fall and early spring. Statistical tests for correlation showed no significant predator-prey relationship between Tomocerus and mites or Tomocerus and spiders. Four environmental areas including a flood plain, a lower forest station, an upper forest station, and an ecotone were studied. Data obtained showed a preference for the lower forest area, with smallest numbers recovered from the flood plain. Analysis of variance showed a relationship between numbers of Tomocerus and months of the year but not between Tomocenxs and locations. The interaction of months and locations did show a significant influence. |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 1972 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 26-27). |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
