Survey/Project Number: | 943 Total No. of Sites: 0 |
Survey/Project Name: | MOUND SPRING ERIOCAULON - Rick DAVIES PHD |
Abstract: | This research work was carried out by Rick Davies for a PhD degree to investigate the conservation biology of the nationally-endangered Salt Pipewort (Eriocaulon carsonii) on Great Artesian Basin mound springs in the Far North region of South Australia. This work involved collecting specimens and growing on plants in an artificial environment.The data includes spring complexes and spring ID's. Reference (taxonomy): Davies R.J.-P., A.I. Craigie, D.A. Mackay, M.A. Whalen, J.P.-E. Cheong & G.J. Leach (2007). Resolution of the taxonomy of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) taxa endemic to Australian mound springs, using morphometrics and AFLP markers. Australian Systematic Botany. 20:428-447. |
Start Date: | 01/10/1999 End Date: 01/03/2002 |
Survey Type: | Vegetation Only |
Study Area Description: | GAB Mound Springs |
Objectives | |||
Vegetation: | Refer to Abstract. | ||
Fauna: | *** No fauna survey objectives recorded | ||
Methodology | |||
Vegetation: | *** No vegetation methodology recorded | ||
Fauna: | *** No vertebrate methodology recorded |
Data Distribution Rules: | Public Dataset |
Project Basis: | Vegetation : EPBC/NPWSA Threatened species targeted survey. Flora or fauna species. |
Information Authority: |
Flinders University of SA
BHP Billiton |