Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Biology
First Advisor
Richard B. Forbes
Term of Graduation
Summer 1974
Date of Publication
8-5-1974
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biology
Department
Biology
Language
English
Subjects
Chipmunks -- Morphology
DOI
10.15760/etd.2262
Physical Description
1 online resource (48 pages)
Abstract
Cluster analysis of a large body of data on 180 Oregon specimens of Eutamias minimus and E. amoenus suggest that overall length of skull, basal length of skull and length of palate are taxonomically critical. If their sum is less than 71.3 millimeters the animal is E. minimus. If the sum is greater than 72.7 millimeters the animal is E. amoenus. If the sum is between 71.3 and 72.7 millimeters, other factors must be considered before the animal can be identified. Of the 180 specimens, there were 60 E. minimus, 114 E. amoenus, 2 hybrids, 2 unidentifiable and 2 mismatched skulls and skins.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15286
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Sandra Elaine, "Eutamias minimus and E. amoenus: Morphological Cluster Analysis" (1974). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 2265.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.2262
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