Microfaunal primary succession on the volcanic island Surtsey

• Published in: Polar Research
• Main Authors: Frederiksen, Helle B., Kraglund, H. O., Ekelund, F.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2001
• Subjects: /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/life_below_water; name=SDG 14 - Life Below Water; Surtsey; Iceland; Polar Research
• Online Access: https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/da285025-9a14-4dc6-8b77-f2b756e499b1; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-8369.2001.tb00039.x

The island of Surtsey, Iceland, was formed in 1963 by a volcanic eruption. Since then, it has served as a unique natural laboratory for scientists interested in primary succession. In this study we investigated the state of the soil microfauna succession in 1995. We examined locations on the island...