Applied conservation research of the wekiu bug in Hawaii: life table analysis, population genetics, and phylogenetics create a holistic view of a rare and unique species
- Author:
-
Eiben, Jesse
- Title:
- Applied conservation research of the wekiu bug in Hawaii: life table analysis, population genetics, and phylogenetics create a holistic view of a rare and unique species
- Periodical:
- College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
- Year:
- 2012
- Volume:
- Ph.D.
- Pages:
- 238
- Subject:
-
Wekiu bug
Nysius wekiuicola
Endangered species
Insects alpine climate
- Summary:
- The wekiu bug is a flightless carnivore endemic to the Mauna Kea volcano between 3350m and 4205m in altitude. The thesis presents an overview of wekiu conservation research and the current status as well as the bug's life history.
- URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101351
- Date:
- May 2012
- Collection:
- Monographs