National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program Field Research Records, 1963-1967
Physical Description:
field book
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 2 Folder 5
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Pacific Ocean
Date Range:
1965
Start Date:
19650916
End Date:
19651029
Abstract:
The catalog documents collecting of ectoparasites and Berlese samples during the Southern Island Cruise (SIC) 9 cruise, September 16 - October 29, 1965. Contains a two-page insert that lists Berlese nest samples organized by island name, followed by type of bird (common name) and quantity. The volume contains tables of data. The first lists information for Berlese samples: SIC number (1 to 143), host species, location (island name), date, and remarks. Remarks list additional information about location on or near host. Also contains a second table for ectoparasites listing no. (301 to 306), host species, location (island name), date, and remarks. Locations include islands: Howland, McKean, Phoenix [Rawaki], Baker, Motu Upua, and Enderbury.
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