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Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009)

Also known as: Tasmanian Platypus Survey Data
Advanced Ecological Knowledge and Observation System
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
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The fungal disease mucormycosis, caused by the fungal pathogen Mucor amphibiorum, has infected Tasmanian platypus for almost three decades (Gust et al 2009, Gust and Griffiths, 2011). The disease causes skin lesions, morbidity and mortality (Gust and Griffiths, 2009). To investigate spatial and temporal distribution patterns of mucormycosis and its impacts on platypus, a database of extensive historic platypus capture and observation records was created. This data was used to map historic distribution and prevalence of mucormycosis. In 2008-2009 live trapping surveys were undertaken to determine the spread, prevalence and persistence of the disease. In addition, demographic (sex, age), morphometric (body size) and health and moult condition of captured individuals were assessed (Gust et al 2009, Gust and Griffiths, 2011). Furthermore, influences of mucormycosis on the hematology, plasma biochemistry and other indicators of health in platypus were investigated (Geraghty et al 2011).

Available: 2015-06-17

Data time period: 2009-09-12 , 1901-01-01

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Biological Sciences | Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species | Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments | Ecology | Environment | Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Sciences | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity | Fauna | Freshwater Ecology | Ornithorhynchus anatinus | Species Presence/Abundance | Specimens | Wildlife and Habitat Management | Zoology |

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