Optimizing Captive Breeding Conditions for Plethodonthyla mihanika (PLMI)

Dane Beller

Plethodonthyla mihanika (PLMI) is one of many amphibians around the world that is threatened by the chytrid, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). Captive breeding can be used as a method of conservation to maintain wild populations with the introduction of Bd. The captive breeding of PLMI is a process that is not documented or understood. This study focuses on discovering the optimum tank conditions for the PLMI and optimizing the health and development of the egg clutches.

Major: 
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Molly Bletz
Poster Number: 
88