Bioecology of Kapingamarangi Atoll, Caroline Islands: Terrestrial Aspects
Niering, William A. (1956). "Bioecology of Kapingamarangi Atoll, Caroline Islands: Terrestrial Aspects". Atoll Research Bulletin. Smithsonian Institution. 49: 1–32. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.49.1. ISSN 0077-5630.
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Abstract: Document concerning a scientific report on the bioecology of Kapingamarangi Atoll, located in the Caroline Islands, with a primary focus on terrestrial aspects. The report includes detailed ecological surveys conducted during the 20th century, specifically addressing the flora and fauna of the atoll’s terrestrial environment. It contains taxonomic catalogs of plant and animal species, descriptions of habitat types, and analyses of ecological interactions within the atoll’s terrestrial ecosystem. The document also discusses environmental conditions influencing terrestrial biodiversity and includes data on species distribution and abundance. The geographic scope is confined to Kapingamarangi Atoll, part of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, with explicit treatment of the atoll’s unique ecological characteristics. The report is structured as a comprehensive ecological survey and taxonomic catalog, incorporating field observations, specimen collections, and ecological assessments. It references institutional affiliations with regional research agencies and includes citations from relevant scientific journals specializing in Pacific island ecology. The document covers policy reviews related to environmental management and conservation efforts within Micronesia, reflecting the integration of scientific findings with regional environmental policies. The time period covered extends through multiple decades of ecological research, providing a longitudinal perspective on terrestrial bioecology in this Micronesian atoll.
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