Investigations of Rodent Damage to the Thatch Palms Thrinax Morrisii and Thrinax Radiata on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Florida
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Title:
Investigations of Rodent Damage to the Thatch Palms Thrinax Morrisii and Thrinax Radiata on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Florida Report M-589
Creator:
South Florida Natural Resources Center/South Florida Research Center, Everglades National Park
James T. Tilmant
Place of Publication:
Homestead
Florida
Publisher:
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Abstract:
An investigation of rodent damage ot native thatch palms (Thrinas spp.) on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Dade County, Florid awas conducted during the preiod February 1977 to March 1980. Island surveys revealed approximately 67% ofall palms were damaged to some degree. Over 40% of the palms encountered were either dead or damaged to the point that death was imminent. Three distinct levels of palm damage were discernible on different areas of the island. ( English )

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Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
South Florida Natural Resource Center
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