Notes on the impact of the black rat (Rattus rattus L.) on the flora and fauna of Fungus Rock (Gozo, Maltese Islands)
Recently the presence of the black rat Rattus rattus was reported from the island of Fungus Rock which houses a remarkable flora and fauna and has been a protected site for over 250 years. A preliminary account of the rat's impact on some Fungus Rock species is given and threats to the island&#...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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The Central Mediterranean Naturalist
2007
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| Online Access: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/15261 |
| Summary: | Recently the presence of the black rat Rattus rattus was reported from the island of Fungus Rock which houses a remarkable flora and fauna and has been a protected site for over 250 years. A preliminary account of the rat's impact on some Fungus Rock species is given and threats to the island's ecosystem are discussed. peer-reviewed |
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