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Each islet was surveyed identically.
Walk-through surveillance with
insect nets and collecting equipment was conducted.
breeding sites und harborages were sampled.
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All possible
Light traps were set out
in areas where wind shelter was provided to sample noctumal activity.
Rodent surveillance was visual and with traps. Have-a-Heart traps
were set in association with burrows, nests, high activity areas and
harborage.
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Laboratory areas provided by Mid Pacific Marine Laboratory (MPML) and
equipment indigenous to the survey teams provided ample work and
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scopically with the use of appropriate keys.
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The following islets were surveyed:
Denontonses
identification requirements.
d.
1)
Enewetak
Insect identifications were made micro-
(Fred)
2)
Medren
(Walt)
3)
Jedrol
(Rex)
4)
Japtan
5)
Ananij
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(David)
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(Bruce}
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(Yvonne)
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7)
Billae
(Wilma)
8)
Alembel
(Vera)
9)
Lojwa
10)
Aomon
11)
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(Olive)
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12)
Enjebi
(Janet)
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3, RESULTS:
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(Ursula)
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(Sally)
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The predominanat problem on the atoll is the Jarge population of rats.
Two species of rats were noted.
1)
Rattus zattus
(roof rat)
2)
Rattus exculaus
(Polynesian rat)
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