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Bioenergetics and Trophic Impacts of Invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish
(East Carolina University, 2010)Indo-Pacific lionfish, Pterois volitans and Pterois miles, are non-native marine fish with established populations in the western North Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Rapid population growth threatens native fish ... -
Biogeographic Characterization of Fishes from Intertidal Sandflats in Pamlico River, North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2012)The spatial and temporal changes in fish community structure in Pamlico River, North Carolina were analyzed. Salinity and temperature are important water quality parameters influencing fish community structure in estuaries. ... -
Biological Interactions between Hosts, Parasites, and Mercury
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-14)Coastal communities, including regions along the North Carolina coast, have seen impacts of sea level rise. These impacts include wetland salinization, loss of nursery habitat, and decreased protection from major storm ... -
BIOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS DURING THE SNATCH MOVEMENT AFTER REPEATED REPETITIONS
(East Carolina University, 2021-08-09)High Intensity Weightlifting (HIW) is a style of exercise that utilizes one of the two Olympic weightlifting movements, the snatch. The majority of HIW workouts are scored by time and have a goal to do the required repetitions ... -
Biophysical Investigation into the Protein Dynamics Governing the Allosteric Regulation of Plant and Animal 15-Lipoxygenases
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-27)Lipoxygenases (LOXs) are a family of enzymes found in plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria that catalyze the per-oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. In plants, LOXs are involved in growth, development, and defense ... -
BIPARENTAL CARE AND THE EVOLUTION OF MONOGAMY IN A PERUVIAN POISON FROG (RANITOMEYA IMITATOR: DENDROBATIDAE)
(East Carolina University, 2012)Selection for biparental care is considered to be an important factor in the evolution of monogamy if the value of exclusive cooperation in care for mutual offspring outweighs the benefits of polygamy for either sex. ... -
Black Gold in the Deep Blue Sea: An Exploration of Shipwreck Search Modeling in the Search for SS William Rockefeller
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)The waters off the North Carolina coast are home to a veritable graveyard of shipwrecks. Many were destroyed by the eternal enemies of all ships--storms, fire, and grounding--but many others have fallen victim to the ravages ... -
Blackbeard's Beads: Identification and Interpretation of the Beads Recovered from the Shipwreck 31CR314 Queen Anne's Revenge
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)Glass trade beads are one of the most notable artifacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and played an important role in African culture spiritually, metaphysically, and historically. Since its discovery in 1996, 798 glass ... -
Blankets in the River with Oranges and Other Stories
(East Carolina University, 2015)This thesis is a collection of five short stories, four flash fiction pieces, and one creative nonfiction piece. They all have strong character perspectives and are unified by a distinctive Caribbean/Central American ... -
Blood Lactate Predicts Resting Energy Expenditure in Non-Obese Caucasian Females
(East Carolina University, 2019-08-01)Background: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are both global epidemics that continue to skyrocket. High basal plasma lactate levels, reduced oxidative capacity, and insulin resistance are co-morbidities with these metabolic ... -
Blue Guardian Original TV Series : Two Episodes, Blue Tornado and Blue Mountains
(East Carolina University, 2014)Blue Guardian is an original TV series with two episodes presented here, entitled "Blue Tornado" and "Blue Mountains." It is in the mystery genre without particularly dealing with murder investigations. Rather, each ...