REPTILES OF THE NEVADA TEST SITE

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1963 · Brigham Young University Science Bulletin, Biological Series (U.S.)

OSTI ID:4133347

Tanner, W W; Jorgensen, C D

Results are reported from an ecological study of reptiles of the Nevada Test Site. Twenty-nine species of reptiles were found, including one tortoise, thirteen lizards, ard fifteen snakes. The effects of nuclear detonations were apparent on the distribution of reptiles near ground zero. The degree of disturbance decreased outward from ground zero. Food and suitable habitat were the main factors affecting the distribution of reptiles. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-18-008065
• OSTI ID: 4133347
• Journal Information: Brigham Young University Science Bulletin, Biological Series (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 3: No. 3; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
ANIMALS
DISTRIBUTION
ENVIRONMENT
FOOD
LIZARDS
NEVADA TEST SITE
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
POPULATIONS
RADIATION EFFECTS
REPTILES
SNAKES