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Collection name:
Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 4 Folder 4
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Panama
San Blas, ArchipiƩlago de
Date Range:
1971-1972
Start Date:
1971
End Date:
1972
Abstract:
The 2 of 3 folders contains notes documenting M. Moynihan's observations of Cephalopoda (Squid) 1971-1972. Pages are numbered, as well as entries. Entries are headed with date, location, and type. Observations relate the appearance and behavior of individual and groups of squid. Details include time of day, water depth, quantity, sex, spatial organization (with illustrations), color and pattern of appearance, habitat, additional location information (island name), release of ink, presence of other wildlife, and observations of feeding. Includes illustrations of squid, relating to text. Locations are throughout the San Blas archipelago of Panama.
Topic:
Animal behavior  Search this
Squids  Search this
Ethology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 01-096
Access Information:
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Martin H. Moynihan Papers, 1952-1996
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Moynihan, M.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2589