Interactions between black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) and vegetation in habitat fragmented by urbanization

Journal of Arid Environments

Volumn 72, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 238-246

  Magle, S B ^a   Crooks, K R ^a  

^a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

Author keywords

Habitat fragmentation; Herbivory; Plants; Urban development; Urban wildlife

Indexed keywords

GRASS; HABITAT FRAGMENTATION; RODENT; URBANIZATION; VEGETATION COVER;

COLORADO; DENVER; NORTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

CANIS FAMILIARIS; CYNOMYS; CYNOMYS LUDOVICIANUS;

EID: 36349013701     PISSN: 01401963     EISSN: 1095922X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2007.06.003     Document Type: Article

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