Population genetics and site occupancy of streamside and aquatic salamanders of the Gulf Coastal Plain

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Population genetics and site occupancy of streamside and aquatic salamanders of the Gulf Coastal Plain: The objectives of this project are to:

• To provide information on the status and trends of salamanders in the Gulf Coastal Plain.
• Determine the environmental factors determine the occupancy probability of Desomgnathus salamanders.
• To develop microsatellite markers for the Gulf Coast Waterdog (Necturus beyeri).
• Determine levels of genetic diversity and connectivity among populations of waterdogs.