Exploration of Faunal Diversity of Moss-inhabiting Terrestrial Invertebrates of Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills Along with some observations on Birds.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Present investigation was mainly aimed to explore the faunal diversity of mossinhabiting invertebrates in and around Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills area. Nine species were identified from Schirmacher Oasis area, while in Larsemann hills area four species were identified. The protozoans were the most dominant group with five species. Two species of tardigrades, two species of nematodes and one species of collembolan and one species of rotifer were identified. Apart from this, 26 species of birds were identified during the voyage. Procellaridian was the most dominant group with 7 species. In the vocal repertoire of South Polar Skua Catharacta maccormicki, total four types of calls (namely territorial calls, alarm calls, begging calls and distress calls) were identified, based on behavioral correlates. Different calls of communication were observed for Adelie Penguins Pygoscelis adeliae. These were mainly composed of contact calls, alarm calls, threat calls and distress calls.

Status: Completed

Purpose: The present study was aimed to explore and estimate the faunal diversity of moss-inhabiting invertebrates in and around the Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills area. It was also planned to monitor the avian elements encountered during the voyage, and to conduct behavioural observations on South Polar Skua and Adelie Penguins.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Biological Classification,

Place/Location(s): Schirmacher Oasis, Antarctic,

Project: Exploration of Faunal Diversity of Moss-inhabiting Terrestrial Invertebrates of Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills Along with some observations on Birds,

Topic Category(s): Biota,

Date(s): 2020-10-12 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Anil Kumar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date   : 2008-12-31