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1. Sung, Hsin-Yi. Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan.

Degree: Master, Biological Sciences, 2009, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0211109-102907 

Appropriate microclimates are essential for the development of embryos in avian eggs. Physical demands of incubating adults would also be affected by microclimate. The breeding areas of the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) overlap with intense solar radiation and the presence of tropical cyclone and they prefer nest structure with vegetation or rock walls, as these may provide concealment to the surrounding weather. The objectives of this study were to examine the effect of nest structure on the nest microclimate and hatching success. In addition to nest structures, the effect of nest materials and parental incubation behavior on microclimate were also investigated. Results showed that the average temperature of vegetation-removed nests was higher than that of the control group. Rock walls seemed to prevent moisture formed from dew and rain. Incubation behavior can prevent eggs from overheating. However, there were no differences in parental thermal behavior and hatching success between nest types. To sum up, vegetation next to the nest can prevent the eggs from overheating while parents were temporarily absent. Parental incubation can insulate the eggs from surrounding weather stresses, and compensate the negative effect of nest structure with harsh conditions. Advisors/Committee Members: Yuan-Hsun Sun (chair), Hsiao-Wei Yuan (committee member), Hsiao-Wei Yuan (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: nest concealment; microhabitat; heat stress; parental care

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APA (6th Edition):

Sung, H. (2009). Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0211109-102907

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Sung, Hsin-Yi. “Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan.” 2009. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed April 19, 2021. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0211109-102907.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Sung, Hsin-Yi. “Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan.” 2009. Web. 19 Apr 2021.

Vancouver:

Sung H. Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2009. [cited 2021 Apr 19]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0211109-102907.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Sung H. Effect of Nest Structure on Microclimate and Hatching Success of Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) on the Islands of Penghu, Taiwan. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2009. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0211109-102907

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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