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Evaluating the Environmental Determinants of Tadpole Mouthpart Deformities
No full textAmphibians are among the most threatened group of animals on the planet, with over 40% of living species facing an extinction risk. These organisms are highly sensitive to environmental change due to their highly permeable skin and complex life cycle that exposes them to stressors in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Amphibian populations that are closely monitored can serve as valuable bioindicators of environmental health because they typically respond rapidly to habitat degradation, decreased water quality, and changes in climate. Tadpoles in particular may act as a “canary in a coal mine” for aquatic ecosystems because they easily develop anatomical deformities. One such deformity is malformed mouthparts, which may occur when bodies of water become contaminated with environmental toxins. These mouthparts are highly sensitive and can become modified due to changes in water temperature and pH, which may affect their ability to feed. Their mouthparts can also become deformed due to chytridiomycosis, an infectious fungal disease linked to population declines and extinctions of amphibians worldwide. We studied mouthpart morphology in the American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) to determine prevalence of deformities in local populations of tadpoles in the Dayton region. Analysis of keratodont variation will allow us to quantify the relationships among water quality parameters, environmental toxins, disease occurrence, and the prevalence/type of tadpole deformities
2025: P. Eric Street, Milestone Book Selection
No full textPromotion to the rank of Professor Emeritus, Department of Musichttps://ecommons.udayton.edu/svc_milestone/1190/thumbnail.jp
Building Momentum: UD Civil Engineering Team Stands Out in 2025 Steel Bridge Challenge
No full textThe University of Dayton\u27s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Steel Bridge Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition, held as part of the ASCE student symposium hosted at Michigan Technological University
Engineered for Impact: The Power of Co-op Experiences
No full textAt the University of Dayton, hands-on learning and strong industry connections help students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact. For engineering students Hailey Doerner and Sarah Siefring, co-op experiences have been instrumental in shaping their academic paths, professional goals and personal growth
2025-09-19 Minutes of the Academic Senate
No full textApproved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton
Augustine’s Response to the Problem of Evil
No full textMatthew Dawson is a recipient of the Father Jack McGrath, S.M., Award for Research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions
The Role of Psilocybin in End-of-Life Care: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Guidelines
No full textThis article aims to provide a brief overview of the evidence and mechanisms for psilocybin use in EOL care. Additionally, this article will provide guidelines for clinicians to assess patient use and integrate psilocybin into their clinical practice with respect to its current legal status
Coloring Page: Nativity Among Ruins
No full textRendering of “Gothic Nativity” by Sandra McKenzie-Schmitt. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayton
Coloring Page: Cave Nativity by French Monastic Nuns
No full textRendering of “A Feminine Touch” by French monastic nuns, late 1800s. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayto
Academic Policies Committee Minutes of the Academic Senate 2025-02-14
Get PDFApproved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayto