Due to the Unfortunate circumstances of the virus our college decided to close until further notice. In response all courses have become online and in attempts of protecting students further I will not be collecting data in the field this semester. With that, here is my proposal PowerPoint slides of what I would have done posted below. In case it appears difficult to see here it the link to view the powerpoint
file:///C:/Users/holly/Desktop/5%20for%205%20Crabs.pdf
This first slide is just my introduction slide, introducing both me and my project.
In regards to the second slide I would need to conduct further research into the different native species of crabs in Florida. As well, further research would be needed to identify other invasive crab species. Research for both would include the scientific/ common names, population numbers, and preferred weather conditions.
This third slide is where I have proposed my scientific question.
This fourth slide is just a short rundown of the materials I would have on hand at both locations. Additionally I have supplied my method(s) to explain my process.
Finally, on this slide I have supplied 2 basic graphs I could use to explain the size, weight, and sex residing in both locations.
Holly- In the Midterm Proposal scoring chart it illustrates the proper qualities that a 5 and 5 needs. In your second slide you properly reference the article, give definitions, use scientific names, and are clear with your information. Your question is clearly stated and understandable! With the materials and methods it would not be difficult for someone to follow behind you and replicate for continuous results. The graphs give way to clear interpretation about every factor of these invasive and noninvasive species. When we learned about the Indian River lagoon we talked about how the food chain works, would subtype algae affect one or the other more? Considering that is the water type that becomes affected. How would other animal species become a factor in this?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the questions, it is true that crabs will eat algae as well as much other organisms. For the Portunidea callinectes sapidus (Blue Crab), they will also feed on "nearly anything they can find, including clams, oysters, mussels, smaller crustaceans, freshly dead fish, and plant and animal detritus. They will even eat smaller and soft-shelled blue crabs" (2020). Blue Crab
ReplyDeleteCallinectes sapidus. Retrieved from https://www.chesapeakebay.net/S=0/fieldguide/critter/blue_crab. Based of that knowledge, even if the water quality becomes affected this species will find other means to eat and survive. But regarding the food chain, say the algae has become scarce within a location and a blue crab begins feeding on the other organisms (and its own species) a drastic decrease in biodiversity (organism verity within an area) would begin taking place. Lets just hope that is not the case!
You did really well on the proposal! I love the amount of detail provided and how you connected everything together to make it easy to understand. Only thing I can think to ask would be, what are the two different sites like? Do they have similarities/differences in habitat type?
ReplyDeleteExcellent job, Holly. You have especially exceeded my expectations for answering questions others have had! I can tell by your known and unknown that you've put a lot of time understanding your research topic. I think the bubbles on your slides are playful and lighthearted! I think that creating a border and/or maybe organizing the pictures on your slides differently may really enrich your proposal. I think you have a really great research question that can build a foundation for future research as well. How do you plan on accounting for the crabs that you may not catch? Or do you think you will just leave room for error and state that in your final research? Excellent job.
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