Abstract:

This dataset lists the proportional fatty acid composition for tissue samples collected in 2011-2014 for the Seaside Sparrow project within the Coastal Waters Consortium. Zero values represent measurements. The samples were analyzed at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB, Canada). Information gathered at the time of collection for each sample in this dataset can be found in the 2011-2014 Sample Key (GRIIDC R4.x264.000:0015) by referencing the DATABASE ID. Additional dataset authors are Sabrina Taylor, Philip Stouffer, Stefan Woltmann, and R. Eugene Turner.

Suggested Citation:

Olin, Jill A.. 2017. Seaside Sparrow Tracers: 2011-2014 Fatty Acid Data. Distributed by: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data Cooperative (GRIIDC), Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. doi:10.7266/N7BV7DPQ

Publications:

Olin, J. A., Bergeon Burns, C. M., Woltmann, S., Taylor, S. S., Stouffer, P. C., Bam, W., … Turner, R. E. (2017). Seaside Sparrows reveal contrasting food web responses to large-scale stressors in coastal Louisiana saltmarshes. Ecosphere, 8(7), e01878. doi:10.1002/ecs2.1878

Johnson, J. J., Olin, J. A., & Polito, M. J. (2019). A multi‐biomarker approach supports the use of compound‐specific stable isotope analysis of amino acids to quantify basal carbon source use in a salt marsh consumer. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. doi:10.1002/rcm.8538

Purpose:

This dataset summarizes the fatty acid composition of Seaside Sparrows in southern Louisiana salt marshes. Fatty acids profiles of consumers reflect the fatty acids of their diet items. Therefore, these data can be used to understand predator-prey interactions.

Data Parameters and Units:

Worksheet: Pectoral Muscle DATABASE ID: code assigned to every sample collected Fatty acid composition of each sample, measured as proportions for different fatty acids. Each fatty acid is identified by its nomenclature. Worksheet: Liver DATABASE ID: code assigned to every sample collected Fatty acid composition of each sample, measured as proportions for different fatty acids. Each fatty acid is identified by its nomenclature.

Methods:

The samples were analyzed at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB, Canada).

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