Brian Peterson
Coordinator: Biology Masters Program Online
Office:
BHS
317 |
Phone: (308) 865-1589 |
Email: petersonbc@wxzjnt.com
Biography
Areas of Interest:
- Fisheries
- Entomology
- White-tailed deer
Degrees:
Thesis:
- Peterson, B. 2002. Biological control of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) by larvae of the white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata). M.S. thesis, University of Nebraska at Kearney. 88 pp.
Publications:
- Peterson, B.C., and Schoenebeck, C.W. 2023. Age-specific distance between white-tailed deer cast antler pairs. Prairie Naturalist 55: N1-N6.
- Carter, Z., Peterson, B.C., Schoenebeck, C.W., and Carlson, K.A. 2022. Genetic protocols for DNA extraction from white-tailed deer cast antlers to confirm individuality. Transactions of Nebraska Academy of Sciences 42:15-22.
- Gibson, K.L., Peterson, B.C., and Geluso, K. 2022. Geographic distribution: Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog). Herpetological Review 53:72-73.
- Farriester, J.W., Peterson, B.C., Geluso, K. and Hoback, W.W. 2021. Threatened American burying beetle (Nircrophorus americanus) consumed by northern short-tailed shrew (Blarina brevicauda) and trap avoidance by Silphidae. Western North American Naturalist 81(3):443-452.
- Peterson, B.C., Farrell, P.D., Fehlhafer, D., Reinson, M.C., and Ranglack, D.H. 2021. Antler casting phenology and a late-breeding observation by white-tailed deer. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 41:29–41.
- Hoback, W. W., Freeman, L., Payton, M., and Peterson, B. C. 2020. Burying Beetle (Coleoptera: Silphidae: Nicrophorus Fabricius) Brooding Improves Soil Fertility. The Coleopterists Bulletin 74(2):427-433.
- Miller, B. T., Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., and Schoenebeck, C. W. 2020. Factors Associated with Larval Freshwater Drum Annual Peak Density in a Nebraska Irrigation Reservoir. Prairie Naturalist 52(1).
- Fennessy, L. T., Peterson, B. C., and Geluso, K. 2020. Geographic distribution: Ambystoma mavortium (Western tiger salamander). Herpetological Review 51:67.
- Forrester, A. J., Peterson, B. C., Ringenberg, J. M., Schlater, S. M., and Geluso, K. 2019. Continued westward expansion of woodchucks (Marmota monax) in Nebraska. Western North American Naturalist 79:574–580.
- Peterson, B. C., Schoenebeck, C. W., and Fryda, N. J. 2019. Effects of extreme environmental conditions on white-tailed deer antlers. Wildlife Society Bulletin 43(4):708-716.
- Forrester, A. J., Peterson, B. C., Geluso, K., Santos, L. V., and Hoback, W. W. 2019. Terrapene ornata (Ornate Box Turtle): Diet. Herpetological Review 50:128-129.
- Miller, B. T., Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., and Schoenebeck, C. W. 2018. Long-term changes in biotic and abiotic factors influence larval gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) annual peak density. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 33:173-181. http://doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2018.1433728
- Buck, M. J., Peterson, B. C., and Geluso, K. 2018. Geographic distribution: Plestiodon septentrionals (Prairie skink). Herpetological Review 49:74.
- Shaffer, J. J., Peterson, B. C., and Koupal, K. D. 2017. Assessment of seasonal changes in abiotic and zooplankton communities in highly and moderately alkaline sandhills lakes. Great Plains Research 27:109-116.
- Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., Schissel, A. K., and Siegel, C. M. 2015. Longevity of mineral supplements within the soil and associated use by white-tailed deer. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 35:61-67.
- Olds, B., Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., Schoenebeck, C. W., Farnsworth-Hoback, K. M., and Hoback, W. W. 2014. Zooplankton density increases in an irrigation reservoir during drought conditions. Transactions of Nebraska Academy of Sciences 34:27-32.
- Lingenfelter, A. R., Geluso, K., Nenneman, M. P., Peterson, B. C., and Kerby, J. L. 2014. Distribution, Diet, and Prevalence of Amphibian Chytrid Fungus in Non-native American Bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA. The Journal of North American Herpetology 1:81-86.
- Schoenebeck, C. W., and Peterson, B. C. 2014. Evaluation of Hunter Antler-Size Selection through an Age-specific Comparison of Harvested Antler Metrics with Naturally Cast Antlers. Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 5(1):167-173.
- Koupal, K. D., Peterson, B. C., Schoenebeck, C. W. 2013. Assessment of a Rotenone Application Event at Morman Island West Lake in Central Nebraska. Transaction of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 33:1-6.
- Schoenebeck, C. W., Peterson, B. C., and Obermiller, J. A. 2013. Accuracy of Antler Metrics in Predicting Age of White-tailed Deer and Mule Deer. Great Plains Research 23:33-37.
- Sullivan, C. L, Koupal, K. D., Hoback, W. W., Peterson, B. C., and Schoenebeck, C. W. 2012. Food Habits and Abundance of Larval Freshwater Drum in a South-Central Nebraska Irrigation Reservoir. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 27:111-121.
- Sullivan, C. L., Schoenebeck C. W., Koupal, K. D., Hoback, W. W., and Peterson, B. C. 2011. Patterns of Age-0 Gizzard Shad Abundance and Food Habits in a Nebraska Irrigation Reservoir. The Prairie Naturalist 43:110-116.
- Peterson, B. C., Fryda, N. J., Koupal, K. D., and Sellars, B. 2011. Assessment of Water Quality and Response Rate of Zooplankton in a Nebraska “Borrow Pit” After Rotenone Application. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 32:69-74.
- Katt, J. D., Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., Schoenebeck, C. W., and Hoback, W.W. 2011. Changes in Relative Abundance of Adult Walleye and Egg Density Following the Addition of Walleye Spawning Habitat in a Midwest Irrigation Reservoir. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 26:51-58.
- Olds, B. P., Peterson, B.C., Koupal, K. D., Skinner, K. M., Schoenebeck, C. W., and Hoback, W. W. 2011. Water Quality Parameters of Nebraska Reservoir Differ Between Drought and Normal Conditions. Lake and Reservoir Management 27:229-234.
- Maline, K.M., Peterson, B. C., Koupal, K. D., and Hoback, W. W. 2011. Distribution of Zooplankton in Harlan County Reservoir, Nebraska. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences 32:78-82.
- Katt, J. D., Schoenebeck, C. W., Koupal, K. D., Peterson, B. C., and Hoback, W. W. 2010. Correlation of Mature Walleye Relative Abundance to Egg Density. The Prairie Naturalist 42(3/4):145-147.
- Peterson, B. C., Cecrle, J. P., Simonson, R. L., Hossain, S. A., and Nagel, H. G. 2008. Biological control of purple loosestrife using native white-lined sphinx moth larvae. Proceedings of the North American Prairie Conference 20:1-18.
- Peterson, B. C., Fryda, N. J., Koupal, K. D., and Hoback, W. W. 2005. Daphnia lumholtzi, an Exotic Zooplankton, Invading a Nebraska Reservoir. Prairie Naturalist 37:11-19.