Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity Standard Methods for Mammals

Name: Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity Standard Methods for Mammals
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ISBN: 9781560986379

ISBN-10: 1560986379

ISBN-13: 9781560986379

Edition: 1996

Authors: Don E. Wilson, James D. Nichols, Mercedes Foster, F. Russell Cole, Rasanayagam Rudran

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Book details

List price: $36.95
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Publication date: 8/17/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 440
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.99" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.716
Language: English



Figures


Tables


Authors and Contributors


Foreword



Preface



Introduction




Mammalian Diversity and Natural History




Designing a Study to Assess Mammalian Diversity




Keys to a Successful Project: Associated Data and Planning



Conducting a Survey to Assess Mammalian Diversity




Observational Techniques for Nonvolant Mammals




Observational Techniques for Bats




Capturing Mammals




Mammalian Sign




Techniques for Estimating Abundance and Species Richness



The Geographic Information System for Storage and Analysis of Biodiversity Data




Conclusions and Recommendations


Appendix 1: Ethics in Research



Appendix 2: Human Health Concerns



Appendix 3: Preservation of Voucher Specimens



Appendix 4: Tissues, Cell Suspensions, and Chromosomes



Appendix 5: Sex, Age, and Reproductive Condition of Mammals



Appendix 6: Field Parasitology Techniques for Use with Mammals



Appendix 7: Methods for Marking Mammals


Appendix 8: Recording Mammal Cells



Appendix 9: Vendors of Supplies and Equipment for Mammal Diversity Studies



Appendix 10: Table of Random Numbers



Literature Cited


Index


Addresses of Authors and Contributors