The botany of four small, relatively undisturbed tuff cone islands off the east coast of Upolu, Western Samoa, is examined. During a series of visits to the islands, the vegetation was studied in nine sample plots, and a checklist of the 260 species comprising the flora was compiled. Six types of native vegetation are recognized, one of which (Diospyros coastal forest) appears to be unique to tuff cone islands. Casual observations were made on the avifauna and turtle
species, and the ecological significance of the islands is discussed.
Invasive Species Verterbrates Literature Review
Call Number: VF 2027 [EL]
Physical Description: [12 p.] ; 29 cm
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Publisher | University of Hawaii |
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Source URL | https://library.sprep.org/content/vegetation-and-flora-aleipata-islands-western… |
Identifier | VL-10792 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | SPREP LIBRARY |
Relevant Countries | Pacific Region |
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Author | Whistler, W. Arthur |
Contact Name | SPREP Records and Archives Officer |
Contact Email | [email protected] |