Some Environmental Features of Hallett Station, Antarctica, with Special Reference to Soil Arthropods

Author

Madison E. Pryor, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

8-1961

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Entomology and Plant Pathology

Major Professor

Arthur C. Cole, Jr.

Committee Members

J. T. Salmon, D. A. Crossly, James T. Tanner, Royal E. Shanks

Abstract

Introduction: Since Cook's voyage of 1772-1775, numerous expeditions, nationally and independently supported, have explored coastal and inland areas of Antarctica. The primary purpose of most early scientific expeditions was directed toward a study of the physical nature of the continent. In most instances, biologists were not included as expedition personnel and a large portion of the information concerning the flora and fauna of the continent has been contributed by investigators trained in a variety of scientific disciplines. A very few systematic investigations of land flora and soil fauna have been made. In spite of the obvious inadequacy of such investigations, a considerable number of arthropod species have been reported from various part of Antarctica.

Recommended Citation

Pryor, Madison E., "Some Environmental Features of Hallett Station, Antarctica, with Special Reference to Soil Arthropods. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 1961.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2947