2007
Bailey, L., M.R.J. Forstner, J.R. Dixon, and R. Hudson. (accepted
Nov 18, 05, in press Apr 28, 06). The Status of Pseudemys gorzugi
(The Rio Grande river cooter) in Texas River Systems. Proceedings of the 6th
Symposium of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.
Bailey, L.A., J.R. Dixon, R. Hudson, and M.R. J. Forstner.
(submitted Dec 1, 2006, accepted May 24, 2007). Distribution and genetic
structure of Pseudemys gorzugi in Texas rivers. SWAN
Bryson, R., J. Pastorini, F. Burbrink, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2007. A
phylogeny of the Lampropeltis mexicana complex (Serpentes:Colubridae)
based on mitochondrial DNA sequences suggests evidence for species-level
polyphyly within Lampropeltis. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
43:674-684.
Feltoon, A.R., C. Lehn, T. Guerra, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2007.
Isolation and characterization of six microsatellites in the Mexican beaded
lizard Heloderma horridum. Molecular Evolution Notes 7:433-435.
Ferguson, A.W., M. McDonough, and M.R.J. Forstner. (resubmitted
June 25, 2006, accepted Aug 30, 2007). Herpetofaunal Inventory of Camp
Mabry, Austin Texas: Density and Diversity in an Urban Landscape. Texas Journal
of Science.
Forstner, M.R.J., J.R. Dixon, T.M. Guerra, J.M. Winters, J.N. Stuart, and
S.K. Davis. (accepted Dec 9, 05, in press Apr 28, 06). Status of U.S.
populations of the Big Bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae). Proceedings of
the 6th Symposium of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.
Gaertner, J.P., D. Hahn, J. Jackson, F.L. Rose, and M.R.J. Forstner.
(accepted 22 Aug 07). Detection of salmonellae in captive and free-living
turtles. Journal of Herpetology.
Hahn, D., J. Gaertner, M.R.J. Forstner, and F. Rose. 2007. An efficient and
sensitive molecular approach to detection of Salmonellae from turtles in a
headwater spring ecosystem. FEMS Microbiology Ecology 60(1):148-155.
Jones, M.C., J. Troy, and M.R.J. Forstner. (submitted Feb 23 2006,
in press? Nov 2006). Geographic Distribution. Crotalus atrox.
Herpetological Review.
Jones, M.C., T.R. Simpson, R. Manning, and M.R.J. Forstner.
(submitted Apr 10, 2006, accepted July 23, 2006). Texas shrews (Blarina)
lacking external eye openings. Southeastern Naturalist.
Lehn, C., I. Das, M.R.J. Forstner, R. Brown. 2007. Responsible vouchering in
turtle research: an introduction and recommendations. Chelonian Conservation and
Biology: Chelonian Research Monographs 4:xxx-xxx.
McAllister, C.T., M.R.J. Forstner, and J.P. Fuller. 2007 Second report of
the Southern Painted Turtle, Chrysemys dorsalis (TESTUDINES: EMYDIDAE),
from Texas, with comments on its genetic relationship to other populations.
Texas Journal of Science 59(1):0000-0000.
McCracken, S., M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2007. A new frog in
the genus Eleuthrodactylus from the bromeliad canopy of Ecuador.
Phyllomedusa 6(1):23-35.
Rosenthal, J. and M.R.J. Forstner. (accepted Nov 18, 05, in
press Apr 28,06). Effects of a Pleistocene Barrier on Chihuahuan desert
herpetofauna. Proceedings of the 6th Symposium of the Chihuahuan Desert Research
Institute.
Swannack, T.M. and M.R.J. Forstner. (accepted Jan 19, 2007).
Adult Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis) sex ratios on the Griffith League
Ranch, Bastrop County, TX. SWAN 52(3):xxx-xxx
Syed, G.P., H. Ota, R. Hudson, K. Buhlman, and M.R.J. Forstner. (accepted
Oct 25 2006, in press Dec 22 2006). Genetics and the application of captive
breeding in the conservation of freshwater turtles and tortoises. Chelonian
conservation and biology.
McHenry, D., S. McCracken, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2007. Geographic
Distribution: Pseudemys texana. Herpetological Review. 38(2):217.
2006
Bates, C., M.R.J. Forstner, M. Barnes, M. Whiteley R.J.C.
McClean. 2006. Identification of Heterotrophic limestone-adherent biofilm
isolates from an uncontaminated freshwater karst aquifer. Southwestern
Naturalist. 51(3):299-309
Jisha-Duvall, J. ,
J. Jackson, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution.
Nerodia rhombifer. Herpetological Review. 37(4):499.
McVay, J.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution. Bufo debilis debilis.
Herpetological Review. 37(4):486.
Parlos, J. ,
Jisha-Duvall, J., and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution.
Agkistrodon piscivorous. Herpetological Review. 37(4):496.
Parlos, J.A. ,
J. Duvall, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution.
Opheodrys aestivus. Herpetological Review. 37(4):499.
Rodriguez, D. ,
J. Duvall, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution. Graptemys
psuedogeographica kohnii. Herpetological Review. 37(4):492.
Bates, C., M.R.J. Forstner, M. Barnes, M. Whiteley R.J.C. McClean.
2006. Identification of Heterotrophic limestone-adherent biofilm isolates from
an uncontaminated freshwater karst aquifer. Southwestern Naturalist.
51(3):299-309
Ferguson, A.W.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Design and implementation of a predatory exclusion
device for pitfall traps. Herpetological Review. 37(3):316-317.
Jackson, J.T. ,
F.W. Weckerly, T.M. Swannack, M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Imperfect detection and
number of auditory surveys for Houston toads. J. Wildlife Management.
70(5):1461-1463.
Lutz-Carrillo,
D.J. ,
C.C. Nice, T.H. Bonner, M.R.J. Forstner and L.T. Fries. 2006. Admixture analysis
of Florida largemouth bass and northern largemouth bass using microsatellite
loci. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 135:779-791.
McAliley, L. R.,
R. E. Willis, M.R.J. Forstner, T. Guerra, and L. D. Densmore III. 2006. Eight
Microsatellite Markers for the San Esteban Chuckwalla, Sauromalus varius.
Molecular Evolution Notes. 6(3):759-761.
McCracken, S.F .
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Reproductive ecology and behavior of
Eleuthrodactylus aureolineatus (Anura, Brachycephalidae) in the canopy of
the Upper Amazon Basin, Ecuador. Phyllomedusa 5(2):135-43.
McCracken, S.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Natural History Note. Geophagy. Bufo margartifer.
Herpetological Review. 37(1):72-73.
McVay, J.
and M.R.J.
Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution. Gyalopion canum. Herpetological
Review. 37(3):362.
McVay, J.
and M.R.J.
Forstner. 2006. Geographic Distribution. Lampropeltis getula splendida.
Herpetological Review. 37(3):363.
Rose, F.L., T.R.
Simpson, M.R.J. Forstner, D.J. McHenry, and J. Williams. 2006. Taxonomic status
of the Coastal cricket frog (Acris gryllus paludicola): In search of the
pink frog. J. Herpetology. 40(4):429-435.
Swannack, T.M. ,
J.T. Jackson, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Natural History Note. Bufo
houstonensis (Houston toad) juvenile dispersal. Herpetological Review.
37(3):335 AND 37(2):199-200.
2005
Bailey, L. ,
J. Jackson, A. Ferguson, M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2005. Geographic
Distribution. Brewster County, Texas. Pseudemys gorzugi. Herpetological
Review. 36(4):465-466.
Bailey, L. ,
J.R. Dixon, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Natural History Note. Color Pattern.
Reticulate melanism in Pseudemys gorzugi. Herpetological Review.
36(3):313.
Ferguson, A.W.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Geographic Distribution. Lampropeltis calligaster
Herpetological Review. 36(4):469.
Ferguson, A.W.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Geographic Distribution. Farancia abacura
reinwardti (Western Mudsnake). Herpetological Review. 36 (2):203.
Jackson, J. ,
M.R.J. Forstner, and M. Duran. 2005. Geographic Distribution. Cemophora
coccinea lineri. Herpetological Review. 36(4):469.
Jones, M. ,
S. Reilly, M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2005. Geographic distribution.
Regina grahami (Crayfish snake). Herpetological Review. 36(4):470.
Jones, M. ,
S. Reilly, M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2005. Geographic distribution.
Bufo punctatus (Red spotted toad). Herpetological Review. 36(4): 462.
McCracken, S. ,
J. R. Dixon and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Geographic Distribution. Agkistrodon
piscivorus leucostoma. Herpetological Review. 36(3):338.
McLean, R. J.C.
M.B. Barnes, M.K. Windham, M. Merchant, M.R.J. Forstner, and C. Fuqua. 2005.
Cell-cell influences on bacterial community development in aquatic biofilms.
Applied Environmental Microbiology. 71(12):8997-8990.
Mealy, B.K. ,
G.M. Parks, J.D. Baldwin, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Island ecology of snakes in
the Florida Keys: the Mangrove snake, Nerodia clarkii compressicauda, and
insular populations of the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus
adamanteus. Chapter 19; pgs 169-177. In: Conservation of Florida reptiles
and amphibians. Krieger Publishing, Malabar, FL. ISBN 1-57524-251-6. 334
pgs.
Miller, L.A. ,
J.D. Baldwin, B.K. Mealey, G.M. Parks, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005.
Insights into turtle conservation from observations of the diamondback terrapin,
Malaclemys terrapin in Florida Bay. Chapter 20; pgs 178-184. In:
Conservation of Florida reptiles and amphibians. Krieger Publishing,
Malabar, FL. ISBN 1-57524-251-6. 334 pgs.
Pastorini, J., P.
Fernando, M.R.J. Forstner, D.J. Melnick. 2005. Characterization of new
microsatellite loci for the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). Molecular
Ecology 5:149-151.
Reilly, S.M. ,
R.W. Manning, C.C. Nice, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Systematics of
the Texas endemic Blarina. Journal of Mammalogy. 86(5):887-894.
Stout, J. ,
L. Bailey, J.R. Dixon, M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Natural History Note. Maximum
Size. Pseudemys gorzugi. Herpetological Review. 36(4):443.
2004
Bailey, L.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Geographic Distribution. Maverick County, Texas.
Pseudemys gorzugi. Herpetological Review 35(4):407.
Pastorini, J., P.
Fernando, D.J. Melnick, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Isolation of ten
microsatellite markers for mongoose lemurs (Eulemur mongoz). Journal of
Molecular Evolution 4:67-69.
2003
Dixson, J. ,
M.R.J. Forstner, D.M. Garcia. 2003. Evolutionary history of the alpha-actinin
gene family: a phylogenetic investigation. Journal of Molecular Evolution
56(1):1-10.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and T.L. Ahlbrandt. 2003. Abiotic pond characteristics potentially influencing
breeding of Houston toads (Bufo houstonensis). Texas Journal of Science
55(4): 315-322.
Greuter, K. ,
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Natural History Note. Juvenile Growth. Houston
toad (Bufo houstonensis). Herpetological Review 34(4):355-356.
Starkey, D.E.,
H.B. Shaffer, R.L. Burke, M.R.J. Forstner, J.B. Iverson, F.J. Janzen, A.G.J.
Rhodin, and G.R. Ultsch. 2003. Molecular systematics, phylogeography, and the
effects of Pleistocene glaciation in the Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
complex. Evolution 57(1):119-128.
Swannack, T.M.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Natural History Note. Diet. Micrurus
fulvius tener. Herpetological Review 34(4):376.
2002
Ahlbrandt, L. ,
K. Jones and M.R.J. Forstner. 2002. Geographic distribution. Crotalus
horridus (Timber Rattlesnake). Herpetological Review 33(3):227
Pastorini, J.,
M.R.J. Forstner, R. D. Martin. 2002. Evolutionary history and species divergence
in the family Lemuridae (Primates). J. Human Evolution 43:463-478
Pastorini, J.,
M.R.J. Forstner, R.D. Martin. 2002. Phylogenetic relationships of gentle lemurs
(Hapalemur). Evolutionary Anthropology, Suppl 1:150-154.
Raxworthy, C.J.,
Forstner, M.R.J. & Nussbaum, R.A. 2002. Chameleon radiation by oceanic
dispersal. Nature 415:784-787.
2001
Andayani, N., J.C.
Morales, M.R.J. Forstner, J. Supriatna, and D.J. Melnick. 2001. Genetic
variability in mitochondrial DNA of the Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch):
implications for the conservation of a critically endangered species.
Conservation Biology 15(3):770-775.
Fitzsimmons, N.N.,
S. Tanksley, M.R.J. Forstner, E.E. Louis, R. Daglish, J. Gratten, and S. Davis.
2001. Microsatellite markers for Crocodylus: new genetic tools for
population genetics, mating system studies and forensics. p. 51-57. In:
Crocodile Biology and Evolution, Grigg, G. C., Seebacher, F. & Franklin,
C.E. (eds.). Surrey Beatty, Sydney.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.M. Forstner. 2001. Aplicaciones del DNA en la conservac�on de los
crocodrilianos. (Applications of genetics in crocodilian conservation). In:
La Conservaci�n y el Manejo de Caimanes Y Crocodrilos de America Latina Volumen
2. (Conservation and Management of Caimans and Crocodiles of Latin
America, Volume 2). Luciano M. Verdade and Alejandro Larriera (eds.) La
Regi�n, Fundaci�n Banco Bica, Santo Tom�, Sante Fe, Argentina.
Gaston, M. ,
E. Gaston, J.R. Dixon, L. Sherrod and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Geographic
distribution. Kinosternon flavescens. Herpetological Review
32(3):192.
Gaston, M. ,
E. Gaston, J.R. Dixon, L. Sherrod and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Geographic
distribution. Trachemys scripta. Herpetological Review 32(3):192.
Gaston, M. ,
E. Gaston, M.R.J. Forstner, J.R. Dixon, and L. Sherrod. 2001. Geographic
distribution. Kinosternon flavescens. Herpetological Review
32(4):274.
Gaston, M. ,
M.R.J. Forstner, J.R. Dixon and L. Sherrod. 2001. Geographic distribution.
Trachemys scripta. Herpetological Review 32(4):274-275.
Gaston, M. ,
T. Swannack, L. Ahlbrandt and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Geographic distribution.
Ambystoma tigrinum. Herpetological Review 32(4):267.
Gaston, M. ,
T. Swannack, L. Ahlbrandt and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Geographic distribution.
Ambystoma tigrinum. Herpetological Review 32(3):188.
Gaston, M.A. ,
J.R. Dixon and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Geographic distribution. Bufo
houstonensis. Herpetological Review 32(3):189-190.
Gaston, M.A. ,
M.R.J. Forstner, J.R. Dixon. 2001. Geographic distribution. Bufo houstonensis.
Herpetological Review 32(4):269.
Pastorini, J.,
M.R.J. Forstner, and R.D. Martin. 2001. Phylogenetic history of sifakas (Propithecus:
Lemuriformes) derived from mtDNA sequences. American Journal of Primatology
53:1-17.
Pastorini, J.,
R.D. Martin, P. Ehresmann, E. Zimmermann, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001.
Molecular phylogeny of the lemur family Cheirogaleidae (Primates) based on
mitochondrial DNA sequences. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 19:45-56.
White, C.M. ,
Messing, C.G., Shivji, M.S. and Forstner, M.R.J. 2001. Initial phylogeny of the
Comasteridae (Crinoidea) from mtDNA sequences. pgs. 135-138. In: Barker, M.
(ed.) Echinoderms 2000; Proc. Tenth International Echinoderm Conference,
Dunedin, N.Z., 2000. Balkema, Rotterdam.
2006
Jackson, J.,
M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2006. Interim report (Fall 2006): Evaluation of
hybridization and introgression of Trachemys gaigeae and Trachemys
scripta in Big Bend National Park. 14pgs.
B.K. Mealey, G.B.
Mealey, J.D. Baldwin, G.D. Bossart, & M.R.J. Forstner. 2006.
Abstract.
The insular
ecology of the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), on the
mangrove keys of south Florida. First International symposium on Mangroves as
Fish Habitat. University of Miami. Miami, FL. April 19-21.
Bryson, R. W., J.
Pastorini, and M.R.J. Forstner. Poster Presentation. 2006. Phylogenetic
Relationships of Mexican Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis mexicana complex).
Southwestern Association of Naturalists Annual Meeting, April 13-15th,
Colima, Mexico.
Bryson, R.W., J.
Pastorini, and M.R.J. Forstner. Abstract. Phylogenetic relationships of
the Lampropeltis mexicana complex (Serpentes: Colubridae) as inferred
from mtDNA sequences. SWAN, Colima MX, April 13-15th 2006.
Buzo, D. and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006 .
Abstract. A GIS model for identifying Houston Toad (Bufo
houstonensis) habitat in Bastrop County, TX, USA. 102106-05. Texas
Herpetological Society. Oct 20-21st, San Marcos, Texas.
Forstner, M.R.J. 2006. Book Review. Incubation of Reptile eggs: Basics,
guidelines, and experiences by Gunther Kohler (translated by Valerie Haecky)
2005 Krieger Publishers, Malabar FL. 80pgs. Texas Herpetological Society
Newsletter 68(1&2):12.
Forstner, M.R.J. 2006. Book Review. Merker, G. and W. Merker. 2006.
Grey banded kingsnakes. 80pgs. LM Digital publishers. Benicia, California,
US. Texas Herpetological Society Newsletter 68(1&2):12.
Forstner, M.R.J. 2006. Book Review. Mulks, M. 2005. Zonata: The
California Mountain Kingsnake. 64pgs. LM Digital publishers. Benicia,
California, US. Texas Herpetological Society Newsletter 68(1&2):12.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Final Technical Report. Private lands stewardship and habitat
enhancement for the Houston toad in NE Bastrop County, Texas: Multi-year summary
findings (2004-2006) and Final report of the Daniel Property, Bastrop County, TX
Houston Toad Survey 2006. Submitted to Mark Daniel and Environmental Defense.
Sept 1, 2006. 11pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Current Status of the Houston Toad: A summary of recent research and field
determinations with solutions for recovery of the species by programs of active
stewardship. Five year review federal report. Submitted to the USFWS. Oct 9,
2006. 18pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Final Technical Report. Detection of Houston toads in NE Bastrop
County, Texas: Final report of the Daniel Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston
Toad Survey 2005 submitted to Mark Daniel and Environmental Defense. 7pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Final Technical Report. Evaluation of the potential for Houston
toad occurrence in Southeast Limestone County, Texas. Submitted to HDR
Engineering, Inc. 11pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Final Technical Report.
Houston toad
monitoring: 2005 data and final report for the CAC-Griffith League Ranch,
Bastrop County, TX. Submitted to the CAC-BSA and United States Fish and Wildlife
Service. 10pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Final Technical Report. Initial assessment and 2006 ecological
monitoring of the Houston toad for the Pines and Prairies Land Trust, South
Shore Woods, Bastrop County, Texas. Submitted to Pines and Prairies Land
Trust. 10pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2006. Technical Report. Metapopulation connectivity goals for the Houston
toad (Bufo houstonensis) breeding groups in Bastrop and Lee Counties,
Texas. Submitted to Cal Newnam, Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). 7
pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and A.W. Blair. 2006. Annual Technical Report. Fire ant control measures
and the non-target arthropod community during roadway construction. 2006 Annual
Report for IAC 14-6XXIA008. Submitted to TXDOT. 12pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.Bell. 2006. Annual Technical Report. Minimizing Wildlife motorist
interactions. 2006 Annual Report for IAC 14-6XXIA006. Submitted to TXDOT.
20pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.T. Jackson. 2006. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the Blue
Bonnet Headquarters Tract, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2006.
Submitted to Blue Bonnet Electric Co-op. 7pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.T. Jackson. 2006. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the Small
Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2006. Submitted to Jim Small
and Environmental Defense. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.T. Jackson. 2006. Final Technical Report. Houston toad monitoring
and 2006 data for the Griffith League Ranch and Lost Pines Scout Reservation,
Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2006. Submitted to the CAC-BSA and
Environmental Defense. 13pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.T. Jackson. 2006. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the Long
Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2006. Submitted to Bob Long and
Environmental Defense. 8pgs.
Jackson, J.,
M.R.J. Forstner, J.R. Dixon. 2006. Abstract. The Status of Trachemys
gaigeae (Reptilia:Emydidae) in the Rio Bravo Basin. IX Reunion Nacional de
Herpetologia. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon,
Mexico. Nov 6-9, 2006.
Forstner, M.R.J.,
M.C. Jones, F.W. Weckerly, and T.R. Simpson. 2006. Final Technical Report.
Small mammal response to prescribed fire in Bastrop State Park, Bastrop, Texas.
Submitted to D. Riskind Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Aug 30, 2006.
33pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.,
S.Reilly, and J.R. Dixon. 2006. Final Technical Report. Persistence and
distribution of Nerodia harteri in Texas river systems. Submitted to
Robert Pine, USFWS. May 18, 2006. 23pgs.
Freese and
Nichols, Inc., et al. (65 contributors including myself). 2006. Final
Ecosystem Restoration Plan. Upper Colorado River Watershed Restoration and
Management plan. 498pgs. w/Appendices A-I.
Gaertner, J.P., D.
Hahn, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Abstract. Detection of
Salmonella spp .
in turtles and sediment of the Rio Grande. 102106-04. Texas Herpetological
Society. Oct 20-21st, San Marcos, Texas.
McHenry, D., J.
Godwin, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006.
Abstract.
Utility
of various molecular markers among closely related Graptemys. Texas
Academy of Science. Mar 2-4, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX. Winner best
student presentation: Endangered Species Section ($250).
McHenry, D.J. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Abstract.
Endangered species by proxy: a population genetics study of the federally
endangered Houston toad, Bufo houstonensis (Anura: Bufonidae), and a
common relative, the Gulf Coast toad, Bufo valliceps. 102106-02. Texas
Herpetological Society. Oct 20-21st, San Marcos, Texas.
McHenry, D.J.,
J.C. Godwin, and M.R.J. Forstner. Poster. Genetic variation in two map
turtles, Graptemys barbouri and Graptemys ernsti (Testudines:
Emydidae). University of Missouri-Columbia. Division of Biological Sciences
Graduate student symposium, Apr 18 2006.
Mealey, B.K., G.B.
Mealey, G.D. Bossart, M.R.J. Forstner, and J.D. Baldwin. 2006. Abstract.
Comparative Analysis of Health Assessment Parameters for Bald Eagles,
Haliaeetus leucocephalus, and Ospreys, Pandion haliaetus, in Florida
Bay, Everglades National Park. North American Ornithological Conference. Oct.
,Vera Cruz, Mexico. Abstract 2032.
Parlos, J.A., J.R.
Dixon, J. Jackson, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2006. Abstract. Texas Spiny
Softshell (Apalone spinifera emoryi): A decline in average measurements
due to harvest? 102106-07. Texas Herpetological Society. Oct 20-21st,
San Marcos, Texas.
Rodriguez, D.
M.R.J. Forstner, and L.D. Densmore. 2006. Abstract. Low allelic variation
and its effects on detecting multiple paternity in two endangered species of
crocodile: Crocodylus acutus and Crocodylus moreletti. Texas Tech
Graduate Student Forum. Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. April 10-14.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. Abstract. Impacts of the difference at age of first
reproduction on a population of endangered Houston toads (Bufo houstonensis).
Wildlife symposium, TAMU, College Station Texas, April 1, 2006.
Swannack, T.M.,
K.L. Greuter, and M.R.J. Forstner. Abstract. Survivorship Estimates of
Three Life Stages of the Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis). ASIH, New
Orleans, LA. 12-17 July, 2006.
Swannack, T.M.,
K.L. Greuter, M.R.J. Forstner. 2006.
Abstract.
Estimating
survival parameters for an endangered species with a complex life history.
102106-10. Texas Herpetological Society. Oct 20-21st, San Marcos,
Texas.
2005
Bailey,
L, M.R.J. Forstner and J.R. Dixon. 2005.Abstract. Assessing the status of
Pseudemys gorzugi (Rio Grande River cooter) in Texas.
Texas Academy of
Sciences. Edinburg, TX. 2005.
Bailey, L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Species Account. The Rio Grande River cooter (Pseudemys
gorzugi). Pgs 1075-1076. In: S. Bender, S. Shelton, K. Bender, and A.
Kalmbach (eds.). Texas comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy 2005-2010.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, NonGame Division. Austin, TX. 1131pgs.
September 2005.
Feltoon, A.R. and
M.R.J. Forstner. Abstract. Diversity and conservation genetics of the
Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum). Texas Herpetological Society,
Austin, TX. Nov 18-19, 2005.
Ferguson,
A.W. and M.R.J. Forstner.
2005.
Abstract.
Consequences and solutions in predation on drift fence and pit-fall arrays.
40th Annual
Meeting of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Amarillo, TX, February
24-26, 2005.
Ferguson, A.W. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Abstract. Impacts of vertebrate predators on
terrestrial drift fence sampling. Texas Herpetological Society, Austin,
TX. Nov 18-19, 2005.
Ferguson, A.W. and M.R.J. Forstner.
2005. Abstract. Vertebrate Predator Influences On Pitfall Survey Data: A Case Study
Involving the Houston Toad.
Texas Academy of Sciences. Edinburg, TX.
2005.
Ferguson, A.W., M.
McDonough, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005.
Abstract.
A
Preliminary Inventory of the Herpetofanua at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas. Plenary
session: Research on Army Reserves. SWAN. 2005.
Ferguson, A.W.,
M.M. McDonough, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Final Technical Report.
Herpetofaunal diversity of the Texas Army National Guard�s Camp Mabry, Austin
Texas May 2004 � May 2005. Submitted to Dawn Johnson, Texas Army National Guard.
Aug 30, 2005. 47pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2005. Species Account. The Big Bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae).
Pgs 1024-1025. In: S. Bender, S. Shelton, K. Bender, and A. Kalmbach
(eds.). Texas comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy 2005-2010. Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department, NonGame Division. Austin, TX. 1131pgs. September
2005.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and R. Hudson. 2005. Poster. Texas Turtles. Published for distribution to
K-12 Science instructors. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Non-game
division. June 1, 2005.
Forstner, M.R.J.,
J.T. Jackson, and T.M. Swannack. 2005. Final Technical Report. Final
Report of the Long Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2005.
Submitted to Bob Long and Environmental Defense. 13pgs.
Fuller,
J.P., C.T. McAllister, and M.R.J. Forstner.
2005. Abstract.
>Second report of Chrysemys dorsalis
from Texas.
Arkansas Academy
of Science in Conway, AR, Hendrix College, April 8-9, 2005.
Jackson, J. and
M.R.J. Forstner. Abstract. Imperfect detection of Houston toads (Bufo
houstonensis) by call surveys. Texas Herpetological Society, Austin, TX. Nov
18-19, 2005.
Jackson, J., J.R.
Dixon, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Technical Report.
Big Bend Slider (Trachemys gaigeae) Research, Big Bend National Park
(2005).
Submitted
to the NPS.
Sept 16, 2005.
7pgs.
Jackson, J.T. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Species Account. The Texas scarlet snake (Cemophora
lineri). Pgs 1097-1098. In: S. Bender, S. Shelton, K. Bender, and A.
Kalmbach (eds.). Texas comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy 2005-2010.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, NonGame Division. Austin, TX. 1131pgs.
September 2005.
Jones, M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Abstract. Prescribed Fire and Timber Harvest:
Tools Used for the Adaptive Management and Restoration of Lost Pines Habitat.
Texas Herpetological Society, Austin, TX. Nov 18-19, 2005.
Jones, M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Technical Report. Small mammal population
variation between unburned and previously burned tracts of
Bastrop State
Park, Bastrop County, Texas. Submitted to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. Nov 8, 2005. 14pgs.
McCracken, S. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Abstract. Can GIS tools be applied to model
Amphibian distributions? Preliminary results from Yasun� National Park -
Amazonian Ecuador. Texas Herpetological Society, Austin, TX. Nov 18-19, 2005.
McDonough M.,
Ferguson, A.W., and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005.
Abstract.
Mammalian
survey of Camp Mabry TXARNG Training site, Austin, Texas: A problem with
non-natives.
Plenary session:
Research on Army Reserves. SWAN. 2005.
McDonough, M.M.,
A.W. Ferguson, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Final Technical Report.
Baseline Mammalian Survey of Camp Mabry: Texas Army National Guard Training
Site, Austin, Texas September 2003 � September 2004. Submitted to Dawn Johnson,
Texas Army National Guard. March 14, 2005. 45pgs.
McHenry, D. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2005.
Abstract.
Molecular systematics of the Texas genera of Nyctaginaceae. Texas Academy of
Sciences. Edinburg, TX. 2005.
Rainer,
A. and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Abstract.
Phylogenetic
Reconstruction and Genetic Conservation of Heloderma horridum. Texas
Academy of Sciences. Edinburg, TX. 2005.
Reilly, S.M., J.R.
Dixon, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2005. Technical Report. Population status and
genetic context of Nerodia harteri in the Colorado and Brazos river
systems.
Submitted
to the USFWS.
Sept 16, 2005.
13pgs.
Reilly, S.M.,
M.R.J. Forstner, and J.R. Dixon. 2005. Abstract. Nerodia harteri:
Summary of 2005 research. Texas Herpetological Society, Austin, TX. Nov 18-19,
2005.
Rodriguez, D.,
M.R.J. Forstner, L.D. Densmore. 2005.
Abstract.
Low allelic
variation in wild populations of two endangered species of crocodile:
Crocodylus acutus and Crocodylus moreletii. Texas Herpetological
Society, Austin, TX. Nov 18-19, 2005.
Swannack,
T.M., K.L. Greuter, and M.R.J. Forstner.
2005. Abstract.
Population dynamics and survivorship estimates of the Houston toad (Bufo
houstonensis). Texas Academy of Sciences. Edinburg, TX. 2005.
2004
Bailey, L., M.R.J.
Forstner, J.R. Dixon, and R. Hudson. 2004. Abstract. The Status of
Pseudemys gorzugi (The Rio Grande River Cooter) in Texas River Systems.
The 6th Symposium of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.
Alpine TX. Oct 15-17.
Burpo, N. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. Differential growth rates due to
variable protein diet in endangered turtles. Texas Academy of Science.
Kerrville, TX. Mar 5-7.
Ferguson, A. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. Active predation of pitfall traps at a
study site for the endangered Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) in
Bastrop, County Texas. 51st Annual meeting of the Southwestern
Association of Naturalists. San Antonio, TX. Apr 15-17.
Ferguson, A.W. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Active predation of
pitfall traps at a study site for the endangered Houston Toad. Pgs 4:1-11. In:
Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final
Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2004. Final Technical Report. Compilation of Houston toad survey data and
interpretation supporting a zero baseline assessment for the Lost Pines
Reservation in Bastrop County, TX. Submitted to the USFWS. Aug 1, 2004. 7 pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2004. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the Daniel Property,
Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2004. Submitted to Mark Daniel and
Environmental Defense. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2004. Final Technical Report. Final report of the DNA analysis of unknown
tadpole samples from Robertson County. Submitted to Loomis Austin, Inc. in
fulfillment of Tadpole DNA analysis 2004. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2004. Final Technical Report. Survey for Houston Toads in Robertson
County in May 2004, using both field and subsequent molecular methods. Submitted
to Loomis Austin, Inc. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J. 2004. Safe harbor
habitat
r estoration
and metapopulation connectivity goals for the Houston toad on the
LCRA / Lost Pines
Scout Reservation .
Final Technical Report. Submitted to the BSA/CAC and USFWS. Dec 1, 2004.
13pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and T.M. Swannack. (eds.) 2004. The Houston toad in Context. Final Technical
Report. Submitted to the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in completion of United State Fish and
Wildlife Service Section 6 Grant �Habitat use of the Houston toad.� 746pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and T.M. Swannack. 2004. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the Long
Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2004. Submitted to Bob Long and
Environmental Defense. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and T.M. Swannack. 2004. Final Technical Report. Final Report of the
Small Property, Bastrop County, TX Houston Toad Survey 2004. Submitted to Jim
Small and Environmental Defense. 6pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.,
J.R. Dixon, T.M. Guerra, J.L. McKnight, J. Stuart, and S.K. Davis. 2004.
Abstract. Status of the U.S. populations of the Big Bend slider (Trachemys
gaigeae). The 6th Symposium of the Chihuahuan Desert Research
Institute. Alpine TX. Oct 15-17.
Forstner, M.R.J., L. Bailey, S. Ferrell, J.R. Dixon, and R. Hudson. Population
status, genetic structure, and ecological aspects of the Rio Grande River Cooter
(Pseudemys gorzugi) in Texas. 2004.
Final
Technical Report .
Submitted to the NonGame Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Dec 1,
2004. 69pgs.
Fuller,
J.P., C.T. McAllister, and M.R.J. Forstner.
2004.
Poster. Second report of Chrysemys dorsalis from Texas. TAMUS
Pathways Symposium. Corpus Christi, Texas. Oct 15-16, 2004.
Fuller,
J.P., C.T. McAllister, and M.R.J. Forstner.
2004. Abstract. Second report of Chrysemys dorsalis
from Texas. Oklahoma Academy of Sciences. Nov 5, 2004.
Greuter, K.L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. The Importance of juvenile
ecology in the conservation and management of the Houston Toad. Pgs 2:1-11.
In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context.
Final Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Greuter, K.L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Field Techniques that aid
in the determination of Houston Toad, Bufo houstonensis, juvenile
survivorship. Pgs 2:11-29. In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.)
The Houston toad in Context. Final Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS.
746pgs.
Greuter, K.L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Post-metamorphic
bioecology of the juvenile Houston Toad, Bufo houstonensis. Pgs 2:29-71.
In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context.
Final Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Greuter, K.L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Conservation implications
of survivorship techniques and juvenile ecology in the Houston Toad, Bufo
houstonensis. Pgs 2:71-81. In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack.
(eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final Project report submitted to
TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Jackson, J.T.,
S.R. Morris and M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Effects of
various levels of predation and abiotic factors on the survivorship of bufonid
tadpoles. Pgs 3:1-13. In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The
Houston toad in Context. Final Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Koepp, P., J.R.
Dixon and M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Introduction to
the Houston toad and its sympatric fauna and flora with a description of the
Study Area (Griffith League Ranch, Bastrop Co., TX). Pgs iii-xv. In:
Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final
Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Morris, S.R. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Systematics of locally
endemic populations of Short-Tailed Shrews, Blarina (Insectivora:
Soricidae), in Bastrop and Aransas Counties, Texas. Pgs 6:1-87. In:
Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final
Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Rainer, A. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. Phylogenetic reconstruction and genetic
conservation of Heloderma horridum. 51st Annual meeting of the
Southwestern Association of Naturalists. San Antonio, TX. Apr 15-17.
Rosenthal, J. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. Effects of a Pleistocene Barrier on
Chihuahuan desert herpetofauna. The 6th Symposium of the Chihuahuan
Desert Research Institute. Alpine TX. Oct 15-17. *Winner best student
presentation with cash award and prizes.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. A possible cause of the disparity in the
sex ratio of adult Houston toads. 51st Annual meeting of the
Southwestern Association of Naturalists. San Antonio, TX. Apr 15-17.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Abstract. A Possible Cause Of The Disparity In The
Sex Ratio Of Adult Houston Toads. Texas Academy of Science. Kerrville, TX. Mar
5-7.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Spatial distribution and
habitat associations of Adult Houston Toads. Pgs 1:22-31. In: Forstner,
M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final Project report
submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Population dynamics of
adult Houston Toads. Pgs 1:31-37. In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack.
(eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final Project report submitted to
TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. A Possible cause for the
disparity in the sex ratio of the explosively breeding Houston Toad. Pgs
1:37-48. In: Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in
Context. Final Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final Technical Report. Juvenile spatial
distribution based on fluorescent tracking. Pgs 2:81-83. In: Forstner,
M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final Project report
submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
Swannack, T.M.,
S.R. Morris, J.T. Jackson, A.D. Rainer and M.R.J. Forstner. 2004. Final
Technical Report. Activity patterns of the dominant herpetofauna of the
Griffith League Ranch with emphasis on the Houston toad. Pgs 1:1-22. In:
Forstner, M.R.J. and T. Swannack. (eds.) The Houston toad in Context. Final
Project report submitted to TPWD/USFWS. 746pgs.
2003
Ahlbrandt, T.L.
and M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Initial survey of abiotic pond
characteristics potentially influencing successful Houston toad (Bufo
houstonensis) reproduction. #1. February 28th Texas Academy of
Sciences, Nacogdoches, TX.
Burpo, N., R.
Guthrie and M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Differential growth rates
due to variable protein diet in endangered turtles. Texas Herpetological
Society, San Marcos, TX. Oct 10-11.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2003. Final Technical Report. Final report of the 2003 Bastrop County
coordinated Houston toad surveys. Bastrop County Citizen�s Workgroup. 12pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and T. Swannack. 2003. Final Technical Report. Final report of the Long
Property, Bastrop County, TX, Houston toad survey. Environmental Defense. 5pgs.
Forstner, M.R.J.,
T.M. Swannack, K.L. Greuter, and S.R. Morris. 2003. Final Technical Report.
Houston toad research and surveys: 2003 data and final report for the
CAC-Griffith League Ranch, Bastrop County, TX. Texas Parks and Wildlife and
United State Fish and Wildlife Service. 18pgs.
Greuter, K. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Post-emergent biology of the Houston
toad, Bufo houstonensis. #141. February 28th Texas Academy of
Sciences, Nacogdoches, TX.
Greuter, K.L. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Post-metamorphic dispersal patterns in
the juvenile Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis). Texas Herpetological
Society, San Marcos, TX. Oct 10-11.
Lobban G. and M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Evaluation of the wildlife
disease Haemogregarina sp. in turtles: identification, pathogenicity, and
host-specificity. Texas Herpetological Society, San Marcos, TX. Oct 10-11.
Marquardt, A. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003.
Abstract.
Early identification of the endangered Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis)
using mitochondrial DNA markers. Texas Herpetological Society, San Marcos, TX.
Oct 10-11.
Morris, S. R. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Systematics of locally endemic
short-tailed shrews, Blarina (Insectivora: Soricidae), in Bastrop and Aransas
counties, Texas. #234. American Society of Mammalogists. June 25, Lubbock, TX.
Morris, S.R. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Effects of pond slope and aquatic
predators on survivorship of larval Houston toads (Bufo houstonensis).
Texas Herpetological Society, San Marcos, TX. Oct 10-11.
Rainer, A. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Phylogenetic reconstruction and genetic
conservation of Heloderma horridum. Texas Herpetological Society, San
Marcos, TX. Oct 10-11.
Rosenthal, J. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Consequences of Lake Cabeza de Vaca on
Chihuahuan desert herpetofauna, Texas Herpetological Society, San Marcos, TX.
Oct 10-11.
Swannack, T. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. Distribution of Houston toads (Bufo
houstonensis) in heterogeneous habitats. #138. February 28th
Texas Academy of Sciences, Nacogdoches, TX.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2003. Abstract. A possible cause of the disparity in the
sex ratio of adult Houston Toads. Texas Herpetological Society, San Marcos, TX.
Oct 10-11.
2002
Bates, C.L., M.R.J. Forstner, M.B. Barnes, M. Whiteley, J. Pastorini, and R.J.C.
McLean. 2002. Abstract. Population analysis of aquifer biofilm isolates.
Texas Branch spring meeting, American Society for Microbiology. San Antonio, TX.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2002. Final Technical Report. Houston toad audio survey: ColoVista.
Submitted to ColoVista properties, Bastrop County, TX. 6 pg.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2002. Final Technical Report. Houston toad research and surveys: CAC-Lost
Pines & Griffith League Ranch, Bastrop County, Texas. Capital Area Council-Boy
Scouts of America. 20 pg.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2002. Final Technical Report. Houston Toad Survey: Long Property, Bastrop
County, TX. Environmental Defense, Austin, TX. 8 pg.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2002. The 2002 Houston toad surveys in Bastrop County. Final Technical Report.
Bastrop County citizen�s workgroup and Bastrop County Houston toad project. 20
pg.
Koepp, P., et al.
(M.R.J. Forstner one of 48 listed contributors). 2002. Habitat Conservation
Plan. Environmental assessment and habitat conservation plan for issuance of
an endangered species section 10(a)(1)(B) permit for incidental take of the
Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis) during construction and operation of a
high adventure boy scout camp on Griffith league ranch in Bastrop County, Texas.
136pg.
Mealey, B.K., G.M.
Parks, J.D. Baldwin, M.R.J. Forstner 2002. Abstract. The ecology and
demographics of the diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin macrospilota
and rhizophorarum in south Florida. ASIH, Kansas City, KS, July 2002.
Swannack, T.M. and
M.R.J. Forstner. 2002. Final Technical Report. Houston Toad (Bufo
houstonensis) Habitat Assessment Off System Bridge Replacement FWHA CR 525
(Milam CR 364) at Little River, Milam County, TX. Texas Department of
Transportation. 5 pg.
Wilkins, N. J.R.
Dixon, J. Engle, M.R.J. Forstner, and A. Price. 2002. Abstract.
Developing a habitat importance model for the endangered Houston toad. New
applications of GIS databases: GIS in Conservation. Symposium, San Antonio, TX
July 2002.
Windham, M.K.,
M.B. Barnes, C. Fuqua, M.R.J. Forstner, and R.J.C. McLean. 2002. Abstract
Q 281. Novel bacterial influence on microbial diversity in aquatic biofilms. 102nd
Annual Meeting, American Society for Microbiology. Salt Lake City, UT. Q 281.
2001
Bates, C.L., M.R.J. Forstner, M.B. Barnes, M. Whiteley, J. Pastorini, and R.J.C.
McLean. 2001. Abstract. Population analysis of aquifer biofilm isolates.
Texas Branch fall meeting, American Society for Microbiology. Junction, TX.
Dixson, J.D., M.R.J. Forstner, D.M. Garcia, and J.R. Koke. 2001. Abstract.
Molecular genetic characterization of alpha-actinin isoforms. 104th
meeting of the Texas Academy of Sciences, March 2001.
Dixson, J.D., M.R.J. Forstner, D.M. Garcia. 2001. Abstract. Cloning and
characterization of rat alpha-actinin 3: A Phylogenetic investigation. American
Soc. Cell Biol. Dec 2001. Washington D.C.
Forstner, M.R.J.
2001. Final report of Houston toad surveys and observations on the Griffith
League Ranch, Bastrop County, Texas for 2001. Final Technical Report.
Capital Area Council-Boy Scouts of America/USFWS. 32pg.
Forstner, M.R.J.
and J.R. Dixon. 2001. Final Technical Report. Report of
Houston toads (Bufo
houstonensis) surveys in Lee County, TX. David Jackson, Jackson and Sjoberg,
LLC. Austin, TX. 7pg.
Lanier, William,
M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Abstract. Identification of Houston toads using
mtDNA sequences. 104th meeting of the Texas Academy of Sciences,
March 2001. *Winner best student presentation with cash award and
subscription to the journal.
Needham, J., M.R.J.
Forstner, D.M. Garcia. 2001. Abstract. Cloning and characterization of
rat alpha-actinin 3: Structural Analysis. American Soc. Cell Biol. Dec 2001.
Washington D.C.
Needham, J.N., D.M.
Garcia, J.R. Koke, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Abstract. Molecular
characterization of a possible alpha-actinin isoform. 104th
meeting of the Texas Academy of Sciences, March 2001.
Pastorini, J., A.
Zaramody, D.J. Curtis, R.D. Martin, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Abstract.
Sympatric hybridization between Eulemur fulvus and E. mongoz.
Gesellschaft f�r Primatologie. University of Z�rich.
Pastorini, J.,
R.D. Martin, and M.R.J. Forstner. 2001. Abstract. Phylogenetic
relationships among Sifakas (Primates: Propithecus) based on mtDNA
sequences. 104th meeting of the Texas Academy of Sciences, March
2001.
Pastorini, J.,
Zaramody, A., Curtis, D.J., Martin, R.D. & Forstner, M.R.J. 2001. Abstract.
Sympatric hybridisation between Eulemur fulvus and E. mongoz. 7th
Congress of the German Primate Society. Folia Primatol. 72: 176.
Schaffer, H.B., M.R.J. Forstner, H.D. Philippen, P.J. Baker, and P.Q. Spinks.
2001. Book Chapter. Systematics. In: IUCN Asian Turtle Workshop:
Developing conservation strategies through captive management. Pp.79-86.
James (Buddy) Gaertner (2004-Ph.D. exp 2011). The autecology of Salmonella.
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Committee member.
Allana Welsh (Ph.D. exp 2009 (2005, candidacy 2007)). Microbial ecology of the
soil bacteria, Frankia. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
Committee member.
Brian Mealey (Ph.D. exp 2007 (2004, candidacy 2007)). Vertebrate ecology of the
Florida Bay estuarine vertebrates. Florida Atlantic University. Davie, FL.
Committee member.
Diana McHenry (Ph.D. exp 2008). Population genetics and endemism, the Houston
toad and sympatric proxy in understanding its historical population
dynamics. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Co-Chair.
Jake Jackson (Ph.D. exp 2008). Consequences of anthropogenic changes in the Rio
Grande drainage on vertebrate community composition and population dynamics.
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Rozihan Mohamed (Ph.D. exp 2008). The development and application of
mitochondrial DNA and DNA microsatellite markers for the Horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius
rotundicauda) in Malaysia. University Kebangsaan Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. Committee member.
Shawn McCracken (Ph.D. exp 2009). Modeling hydrologic patterns correlated with
diversity in tropical amphibians. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
Chair.
Todd Swannack. Ph.D. 2007. Ecology of the Houston toad (Bufo houstonensis).
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Committee member.
David Rodriguez Ph.D. 2007. The genetics of endangered species recovery: an
example from Crocodylus acutus. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX.
Co-Chair.
Jennifer Pastorini Ph.D. 2000. Molecular systematics of lemurs. University of
Z�rich, Z�rich, Switzerland. Co-chair. Current Position: Research Scientist,
Centre for Conservation and Research, 35 Gunasekara Gardens, Nawala Road,
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
Adura Adnan Ph.D.
1999. Conservation genetics of the Malaysian mouse deer (Tragulus).
University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. External Advisor. Current
Position: Assistant professor, University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Institute
of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, KL, Malaysia.
Wen Wang Ph.D.
1996. Conservation genetics of the Chinese leaf monkeys. Kunming Institute,
Kunming, China. External Advisor. Leader, Max Planck Junior Research Group on
Evolutionary genomics and deputy director of the Key laboratory of cellular and
molecular evolution, and Assistant director of the Kunming institute of Zoology,
Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Vincent Farallo (M.Sc. 2007-exp 2009). TBD. Texas State University. San
Marcos, TX. Chair.
Holly Brady (M.Sc. 2007-exp2009). TBD. Texas State University. San Marcos,
TX. Chair.
Akiko Fujii (M.Sc. 2006-exp 2008). Conservation genetics in Texas tortoises
(Gopherus berlandieri). Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Adriana P�rez (M.Sc. 2006-exp 2008). Genetic variability and phylogenetics
of Heloderma horridum charlesbogerti (Sauria : Helodermatidae) wild
caught and captive individuals using microsatellites: relationships and
implications for its conservation. Universidad de Costa Rica. San Jose, Costa
Rica. Co-Chair.
Michele Gaston (M.Sc. {2001}2006-exp 2007). Are common reptile and amphibian
taxa also in decline? Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Daniela Buzo (M.Sc. 2006-exp 2008). Conservation stewardship using GIS
modeling and tools in habitat characterization of the Houston toad. Texas State
University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Laura Villalobos (M.Sc. 2005-exp 2008). Field ecological approaches in low
detection endangered species. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Julie Parlos (M.Sc. 2005-exp 2007). Effects of roost size on the
metapopulation genetics in microchiropterans. Texas State University. San
Marcos, TX. Chair.
Jim Bell (M.Sc. 2005-exp 2007). Detection of rare fauna using automated and
molecular techniques. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
2007
David Von Miller (M.A.
2004-2007). A GIS approach for the Texas Diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys
terrapin littoralis applicable for management and conservation priorities.
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL. Practicum Supervising Advisor
(Faculty Chair).
James (Buddy) Gaertner (M.Sc.
2005-2007). Tracking wildlife pathogens in applications of ecosystem management.
Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Committee member.
John McVay (M.Sc.
2004-2007). Phylogeography of the blotched watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster)
in Texas. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX. Committee member.
2006
Zach Gompert
(M.Sc. 2004-2006). Evolutionary consequences of hybridization in the Lycaides
species complex. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Committee member.
Melissa Jones.
M.Sc. 2006. Effects of prescribed burns on small mammal populations with
comments on amphibian populations. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX.
Chair.
Angela Feltoon
M.Sc. 2006. Conservation genetics using mtDNA and microsatellite markers in the
beaded lizards. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
2005
Adam Ferguson
M.Sc. 2005. Predation effects and consequences to pit fall survey assessments of
vertebrate fauna. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair.
Lindley Bailey
M.Sc. 2005. Conservation genetics in Texas river turtles. Texas State
University. San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position: doctoral student, Texas
State University
Maurine Spencer
M.Sc. 2005. Population genetics of locally endemic butterflies. Texas State
University. San Marcos, TX. Committee member. Current Position: IPC High School
teacher, Dallas, TX.
Jonas Rosenthal
M.Sc. 2005. Phylogeographic signatures of a Pleistocene lake in west Texas.
Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position: Human ancestry
researcher, laboratory technician, Trace Genetics, Richmond, CA.
2004
Christa Bates
M.Sc. 2004. Gene regulation in biofilm formation. Texas State University, San
Marcos, TX. Committee member. Current Position: Laboratory Technician, Ambion,
Inc., Austin, TX.
Nicole Burpo M.Sc.
2004. Dietary protein effects on the Black Knob Sawback (Graptemys nigrinoda).
Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position: Laboratory
Technician, Agricultural Science Center, University of Kentucky.
Prasad Phatarpekar
M.Sc. 2004. Isolation and sequencing of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor genes
from fish. Texas State University. San Marcos, TX. Committee member. Current
Position: doctoral student, University of Oklahoma
Kensley Greuter M.Sc. 2004. Survivorship and growth in the endangered Houston
toad. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position:
Supervisor, water resource quality, TCEQ, Austin TX
Dijar Lutz-Carillo
M.Sc. 2004. Evaluation of polymorphic microsatellite loci in largemouth bass (Micropterus
salmoides). Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Committee member.
Current Position: Research scientist, population genetics, TPWD, San Marcos, TX
2003
Sue Morris M.Sc. 2003. Systematic status of Blarina in the Lost Pines,
Bastrop Co. TX. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position:
doctoral student, Texas State University
Gina Lobban M.Sc. 2003. Molecular dynamics of intra-erythrocyte parasites in
chelonian populations. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position:
Instructor, community college
2002
Diana McHenry M.Sc. 2002. Molecular systematics of the Texas genera of
Nyctaginaceae. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position: doctoral student,
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Mike McFadden
M.Sc. 2002. Phylogenetic evaluation of the Corn snake (Elaphe guttata).
SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Chair. Current Position: DVM candidate, Texas A&M
University
Dolores Weisbaum M.Sc. 2002. Description and distribution of antennular setae of
Scyllarid lobsters (Scyllarides aequinoctialis, S. latus, and
S. nodifer) with comments on their possible function. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX.
Chair. Current Position: Technician, UTMB, Galveston, TX
Matt Stephens M.Sc. 2002. Phylogenetic dynamics of feeding apparatus in cichlid
fishes. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Committee member.
2001
Lindsay Miller
M.Sc. 2001. Effects of hurricane Georges on a population of Malaclemys
terrapin in Florida bay. FAU, Davie, FL. Co-chair. Current Position:
Instructor, Nova SE University, Davie, FL.
Jamie D. Dixson M.Sc. 2001. The genetic constitution of a possible alpha-actinin
isoform. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Committee member. Current Position: Self
employed, Bulverde, TX
Janie Nelan M.Sc. 2001. Egg comparisons and volume estimation methods between
the common musk turtle (Kinosternidae: Sternotherus odoratus) and the
Texas tortoise (Testudinidae: Gopherus berlandieri). SWTSU, San Marcos,
TX. Committee member. Current Position: doctoral student, UT Arlington,
Arlington, TX
Katy Windham M.Sc. 2001. Acyl-homoserine lactone recruitment of bacteria into
biofilms. SWTSU, San Marcos, TX. Committee member. Research Technician II,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
2000
Chris White M.Sc. 2000. Phylogenetic relationships among members of the crinoid
family Comasteridae from DNA sequence analyses of extant taxa. NOVA, Davie, FL.
Committee member.
1999
Pat Razzano, M.Sc.
1999. Genetic variation in North American populations of the six-lined
racerunner (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus). Hofstra University, Long Island,
NY. External Advisor. Current Position: North Shore/LIJ Research Institute,
Manhasset, NY 11030.
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