Population densities of turtle species in Williams Pond, George Washington Carver National Monument
Fuller SJ. 1987. Population densities of turtle species in Williams Pond, George Washington Carver National Monument
This study, conducted by a Missouri Southern State College student, documents the determination of the different types of turtles found in Williams Spring Pond at George Washington National Monument. A discussion is included on the ecosystem generally associated with this species as well as the one of Williams Spring Pond. Capture/recapture, identification, data recording, and population estimation methods, based on established methods, are discussed. Diagrams identifying the trap placement in Williams Spring Pond and the marking system utilized are included. A table, for each species captured, lists the specimen number, carapace length, carapace width, weight, capture date, capture location, recapture dates, and recapture location, is included. Also included is population estimates graphical data which include date, marked animals in population, captured, total marked captures, recaptures, sum recaptures, newly marked and released, population estimate, standard error of estimate, and the 95% confidence limit for each species captured. Conclusions and recommendations based on the survey are included.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Fuller, Stephen
- Date of Issue
- 1987-07-23
- Units
- GWCA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, George Washington Carver National Monument Missouri, Reptiles (Reptilia), Turtles & Tortoises (Testudines), Williams Spring Pond