cd72374b-6fa7-4091-a362-2defaeabf50b eng utf8 dataset pointOfContact National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) +91-832-2525515 voice Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804 Vasco-da-Gama Goa 403804 IND vssamy@ncpor.res.in Mr. Sakthivel Samy V 2021-02-01T00:00:00 creation ISO 19115-1 Geographic information - Metadata - Part 1: Fundamentals ISO 19115-1:2014 Exploration of Faunal Diversity of Moss-inhabiting Terrestrial Invertebrates of Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills Along with some observations on Birds. 2020-10-12T00:00:00 creation Document digital 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. 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. completed principalInvestigator National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) 8322525515 voice Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804 Vasco-da-Gama Goa 403804 IND ictd@ncpor.res.in Dr. Anil Kumar biota 20.0 140.0 -90.0 30.0 2007-01-01 2008-12-31 Earth Science-Biological Classification Theme Schirmacher Oasis Antarctic Place Exploration of Faunal Diversity of Moss-inhabiting Terrestrial Invertebrates of Schirmacher Oasis and Larsemann Hills Along with some observations on Birds Project eng TableDigital unknown unknown unknown distributor National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) +91-832-2525515 voice Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804 Vasco-da-Gama Goa 403804 IND vssamy@ncpor.res.in Mr. Sakthivel Samy V http://npdc.ncaor.gov.in/npdc/search_mf_data.action?search=freeText&expedition_type=all&parameter=MF647630091&userType=user&freeTextValue=Exploration+of+Faunal+Diversity+of+Moss-inhabiting+Terrestrial+Invertebrates+of+Schirmacher+Oasis+and+Larsemann+Hills+Along+with+some+observations+on+Birds.