Ectoparasite data sheets, 1965-1966 (2)

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Abstract

The data sheets contain description of ectoparasites collected from birds and their vicinity for the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program during 1965-1966. Details are listed on pre-printed sheets. Data varies; most sheets list host (common name), unidentified number at the top of the sheet (e.g. A#5272), date, sex, locality, and information in a table headed with body regions, mites, ticks, and mallophaga. Also includes comments, that document the absence of ectoparasites or additional information about quantity specimens per type collected. Locations are on islands across the Pacific Ocean.

Date Range

1965-1966

Start Date

1965

End Date

1966

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Entomology
  • Birds
  • Parasites
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Sand Island
  • Johnston Atoll
  • Pacific Ocean

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 16-362

Collection name

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 10