2004 Category Winners in
Zoology

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First Place: S1913

Palmer, Matthew S. Grade 10, Los Angeles County
Does Global Warming Affect Bacterial Bleaching of Coral?
Advisor: Mr. Peter Starodub
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate

Second Place: S1921

Woo, Justin W. Grade 10, Orange County
The Effect of Temperature on Filtration Rates of Mytilus californianus, the California Mussel
Advisor: Mrs. Judy Fusco
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park

Third Place: S1909

Wood, Sarah G. Grade 11, Santa Cruz County
Ecology of the Intertidal Zone: A Study of the Impact of Mussels on the Biodiversity of Conspicuous Biota
Advisor: Ms. Jane Orbuch
School: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

Third Place: S1909

Lanctot, Michele Grade 11, Santa Cruz County
Ecology of the Intertidal Zone: A Study of the Impact of Mussels on the Biodiversity of Conspicuous Biota
Advisor: Ms. Jane Orbuch
School: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

Honorable Mention: S1907

Ishimoto, Michael M. Grade 11, Fresno County
Mating Habits of the Liriomyza trifolii: Is There an Advantage of Double vs. Single Mating in the L. trifolii's Fitness?
Advisor: Mr. Gerald Bodily
School: Fowler High School, Fowler