The Natural History of Namoluk Atoll, Eastern Caroline Islands. with Identifications of Vascular Flora by F. R. Fosberg
Marshall, Mac; Fosberg, F. Raymond (1975). "The Natural History of Namoluk Atoll, Eastern Caroline Islands. with Identifications of Vascular Flora by F. R. Fosberg". Atoll Research Bulletin. 189: 1–54. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.189.1. ISSN 0077-5630.
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Abstract: Document concerning a natural history report focused on Namoluk Atoll in the Eastern Caroline Islands. The document includes identifications of vascular flora by F. R. Fosberg and covers botanical and ecological subject domains. The geographic focus is specifically on Namoluk Atoll within the Caroline Islands region of Micronesia. The time period addressed in the document is contemporary to the mid-20th century, reflecting field research and botanical surveys conducted during that era. The report is structured as a detailed natural history account, incorporating taxonomic cataloging of plant species found on the atoll. The document systematically surveys the vascular flora, providing scientific identifications and descriptions. It includes data on plant distribution and ecological relationships within the atoll environment. The treatment of Micronesia is explicit through the detailed examination of Namoluk Atoll’s flora, contributing to the broader understanding of the region’s biodiversity. The document is a comprehensive botanical survey that integrates field observations with taxonomic expertise, reflecting the scientific practices of the time. It is associated with institutional research efforts in Pacific island botany and contributes to the documentation of Micronesian natural history.
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