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Directions: Once you have picked your species, complete Part I, Part II, and Part III. After completing ll
three parts, answer the analysis questions.
Part I: Completing research
Following the directions to explore data on Neotoma Database
3. Move and enlarge the North American Map with sliding scale at upper left
6. Click the arrow button below drop down menu labeled animate from oldest to youngest
8. Select modern distribution (red polygon at top) and enter species scientific name
1. Is your species live alone but is not territorial, are they territorial, or do they live in groups? (Only
one)
2. What type of distribution does your species have based on answer from previous questions?
1. Example Hypothesis: If the climate is colder from 15,000 to 20,000 years ago, then Myodes
gapperi should occur farther to the: south, north, east, or west (select one and test hypothesis)
because _______________________.
2. What effect did climate change have on your species dispersal behavior?
3. What were some other factors that may have effected dispersal behavior?
4. Recall the reasons for dispersal behavior. Name and explain at least two reasons from lecture that is
displayed in your species.
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5. Bonus Question: Create hypothesis stating how distribution has changed 1,000 and 4,000 years ago. Test
your hypothesis by repeating steps 11 and 12 from Part III. Was your hypothesis correct? Why or why not?
6. Did the results from question 5 differ from your expectations?