OSU Theses: Recent submissions
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Effects of temperature and light cycle on the development of Aphelinus nigritus (Howard) in the Southern Great Plains
(2022-12)The Southern Plains of North America are a humid subtropical region. Drastic temperature changes are common, but multivoltine insects must adapt to allow their offspring to survive. In agricultural crops it is important ... -
Evaluation of potential paleochannels in the Washita Alluvium and Terrace aquifer, Oklahoma
(2020-12)Aquifers comprised of alluvium are often an important source of water for industrial, municipal, and environmental purposes. To best manage and protect these complex hydrogeologic systems, a comprehensive evaluation is ... -
Investigating the effects of weather, artificial lighting, and polarized light on bird-building collisions in the downtown area of a major U.S. City
(2019-05)Collisions with buildings are a major source of human-caused mortality of birds, killing up to 1 billion birds annually in the United States. Most bird-building collision studies have focused on building and landscape-related ... -
Equine infestation with common North American ticks: Diversity, seasonality, and attachment site preferences
(2021-07)Ticks are common on horses, and the species and stages infesting horses have been documented in many regions of the world. However, recent publications characterizing equine tick infestations in North America are lacking, ... -
Assessing morphological changes to the periaqueductal gray and the corpus callosum in response to opioid exposure in an adolescent rat model
(2021-07)The risk-taking behavior that occurs during adolescence, as well as the brain development that coincides with this period, makes adolescents vulnerable to trying and becoming addicted to drugs of abuse, such as opioids. ...