The moss flora of Ostrov Geologov (Geologists Island), Maxwell Bay, King George Island, Antarctica.
Located of the east coast of Fildes Peninsula, South of Ardley Island, at King George Island, Ostrov Geologov (Geologist Islands) is a small island with 0.25 miles long. It only had one plant record published so far. We have conducted extensive fieldwork on the site and provide here a comprehensive...
| Published in: | Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English Spanish Portuguese |
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Sociedad Argentina de Botánica
2017
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.31055/1851.2372.v52.n2.17439 https://doaj.org/article/cb66e7b6bc504551917a5f107b4c19ae |
| Summary: | Located of the east coast of Fildes Peninsula, South of Ardley Island, at King George Island, Ostrov Geologov (Geologist Islands) is a small island with 0.25 miles long. It only had one plant record published so far. We have conducted extensive fieldwork on the site and provide here a comprehensive checklist and a key for the moss species occurring on the island. Despite its small size, theislandcontains about 35% of all theFildes Peninsula moss flora, six new records were found. The pristine state of the island due to its relative isolation, presence of avian nesting sites and a relatively rich moss flora are strong arguments in favor of protection status for the island. |
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