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Temperature sensors to track thermal behavior in Eastern newts

Dorr, Sienna
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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a fungal pathogen driving global amphibian declines, with susceptibility influenced by temperature and immune response. To study how Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens) regulate their thermal environment, we engineered a novel, lightweight temperature-sensing “backpack.” This device integrates a temperature sensor, PIC microcontroller, and a dynamic HF RFID tag, with data transmitted via RFID way-stations to overcome aquatic signal challenges. Secure attachment using mussel-inspired silk glue and ultralight fishing lines ensures durability. By enabling long-term, real-time thermal tracking, this innovation provides critical insights into amphibian thermoregulation, disease ecology, and conservation strategies.
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2025-06-02
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Undergraduate
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14849/8851
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Lampros Svolos
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Mechanical Engineering
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College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Engineering and Math Science
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