Current Search: Tree islands--Florida--Everglades (x)
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A Zooarchaeological Perspective of West Kendall Tree Island Site (8DA1081).
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Creator
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Steeves, Ryan, Fradkin, Arlene, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology
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Abstract/Description
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The West Kendall Tree Island site (8DA1081) is a black dirt midden situated on the northeast end of an everglades tree island. The site has been intensely disturbed by excavation pits, particularly on the highest elevations of the site, and becomes increasingly disturbed by a growing Kendall population. Faunal remains recovered in 2008 are examined to reconstruct past ecological habitats, comparing the faunal composition to tree island sites within the Florida Everglades. Based upon...
Show moreThe West Kendall Tree Island site (8DA1081) is a black dirt midden situated on the northeast end of an everglades tree island. The site has been intensely disturbed by excavation pits, particularly on the highest elevations of the site, and becomes increasingly disturbed by a growing Kendall population. Faunal remains recovered in 2008 are examined to reconstruct past ecological habitats, comparing the faunal composition to tree island sites within the Florida Everglades. Based upon identifications, the composition of the site is similar to those of the region, being comprised primarily of freshwater aquatic species and aquatic reptiles, with minimal selection of terrestrial faunal resources.
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Date Issued
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2018
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013101
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Subject Headings
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Zooarchaeology., Animal remains (Archaeology)--Florida., Tree islands--Florida--Everglades.
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Document (PDF)
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Determining vegetative complexity, biodiversity and species richness on tree islands of the northern Everglades.
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Creator
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Day, Irving M., IV., Florida Atlantic University, Gallagher, Jacqueline
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Abstract/Description
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Loss of species richness and vegetative biodiversity in the Greater Everglades Area is in large part due to human encroachment and compartmentalization causing altered hydroperiods, water levels and surface sheet flow. This study quantifies vegetative complexity, biodiversity and species richness on four tree islands within a near pristine area of the historical northern Everglades ecosystem. A Complexity Index (CI) was formulated by assessing multiple variables; high CI and low herbaceous...
Show moreLoss of species richness and vegetative biodiversity in the Greater Everglades Area is in large part due to human encroachment and compartmentalization causing altered hydroperiods, water levels and surface sheet flow. This study quantifies vegetative complexity, biodiversity and species richness on four tree islands within a near pristine area of the historical northern Everglades ecosystem. A Complexity Index (CI) was formulated by assessing multiple variables; high CI and low herbaceous species richness values are attributed to mature, late successional stage forests. There are structural and population differences on each of the tree islands studied with the more mature tree islands located in the south of the study area, the more disturbed, low CI valued sites to the north. Data from this study is to be used as a baseline study for the area, and will be used to test and track the effects of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
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Date Issued
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2006
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13332
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Subject Headings
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Swamp ecology--Florida--Everglades, Tree islands--Florida--Everglades, Ecosystem management--Florida--Everglades, Tree island ecology--Florida--Everglades, Plant ecology--Florida--Everglades
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Format
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Document (PDF)
