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Subtropical Molluscs of Australia's East Coast

Southern Cross University
Maria Byrne (Chief Investigator) Symon Dworjanyn (Chief Investigator) Associate Professor Stephen Smith (Owned by) Dr Symon Dworjanyn (Owned by)
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National Marine Science Centre 2 Bay Drive Charlesworth Bay (PO Box 4321) Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 AUSTRALIA

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The collection contains specimens of gastropod and bivalve molluscs from a range of marine habitats in subtropical eastern Australia. Only specimens > 5mm are targeted although some smaller species (micromolluscs) are also in the collection. The majority of the specimens were collected as dead shells during diving activities or as part of a program assessing the utility of intertidal death assemblages (accumulations of dead shells on beaches and rocky shores) as indicators of regional diversity. Recently, the collection has been supplemented by specimens collected alive for genetic barcoding. Approximately 750 species of molluscs are represented in the collection (an inventory is imminent).
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Permits all provided through NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Some examples: NSW DPI Scientific Collection Permit P01/0082 (2005-2005); NSW DPI Scientific Collection Permit P08/0076-1.0 (2008-2009); NSW DPI Scientific Collection Permit P12/0010-1.0 (20012-2017)

Created: 18 01 1996

Data time period: 18 01 1986

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Subjects
Animal Systematics and Taxonomy | Biological Sciences | Biogeography and Phylogeography | Ecology | Evolutionary Biology | Invertebrate Biology | Marine and Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Zoology |

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