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28. Richardson, J. & M. Marutani 1997. Effect of Pre-treatments on Seed Germination of Serianthes nelsonii Merrill (Fabaceae). Micronesica. 30(2): 439-440. Date Revised/Accepted: 02 May 1997.

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Effect of Pre-treatments on Seed Germination of Serianthes nelsonii Merrill (Fabaceae)

Richardson, J. & M. Marutani

Micronesica 30(2): 439-440, 1997.

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28. Gustav, P 2003. The Asteroidea, Echinoidea, and Holothuroidea (Echinodermata) of the Mariana Islands. Micronesica. 35-36: 563-583.

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The Asteroidea, Echinoidea, and Holothuroidea (Echinodermata) of the Mariana Islands

Gustav, P

The asteroid, echinoid, and holothuroid faunas of the Mariana Islands are reviewed and 35, 53, and 47 species recorded, respectively. Four asteroids, 28 echinoids, and 9 holothuroids are newly recorded for the archipelago. Together with 21 crinoids (Kirkendale & Messing 2003) and 47 ophiuroids (Starmer 2003), the echinoderm fauna of the archipelago now stands at 202 species, with 196 of these known from Guam. That 41% of the echinoderms of the Marianas were hitherto undocumented demonstrates how poorly known even these large, popular, and much-studied marine invertebrates are in the tropical Pacific, even at extensively surveyed locations such as Guam. Holothuria guamensis Quoy & Gaimard, 1833 is placed in synonymy of Actinopyga mauritiana (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833).

Micronesica 35-36: 563-583, 2003.

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29. Raulerson, L 1993. Book Review: Flowers of the Pacific Island Seashore. Micronesica. 26(2): 227-228. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1993.

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Book Review: Flowers of the Pacific Island Seashore

Raulerson, L

This popular guide to seashore plants depicts, in color 120 species, most of which are widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical Pacific. A previous book by the same author, Coastal Flowers of the Tropical Pacific (1980), contained treatments of only 65 species. A special feature is the artful juxtaposition of flowers and fruits in a single photo, which certainly helps in the identification of species.

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Micronesica 26(2): 227-228, 1993.

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29. Gawel, M.J 1976. Asterospicularia randalli: A New Species of Asterospiculariidae (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) from Guam. Micronesica. 12 (2): 303-308. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Asterospicularia randalli: A New Species of Asterospiculariidae (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) from Guam

Gawel, M.J

Asterospicularia randalli, a new second species of a previously monotypic family Asterospiculariidae is described. The species is characterized by the presence of both stellate and thin oval disc-like sclerites.

Micronesica 12 (2): 303-308, 1976.

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29. Howells, W.W 1990. Micronesia to Macromongolia: Micro-Polynesian Craniometrics And the Mongoloid Population Complex. Micronesica. Suppl. 2: 363-372. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1990.

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Micronesia to Macromongolia: Micro-Polynesian Craniometrics And the Mongoloid Population Complex

Howells, W.W

Using previous cranial evidence, this paper considers the Micronesian and the Polynesian populations in terms of their position within the diversity of East Asian populations and meaning for the history of the so-called Mongoloid peoples.

Micronesica Suppl. 2: 363-372, 1990.

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29. Lambert, G 2003. Marine biodiversity of Guam: the Ascidiacea. Micronesica. 35-36: 584-593.

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Marine biodiversity of Guam: the Ascidiacea

Lambert, G

Between 1998 and 2000 the first comprehensive collections ever made of ascidians in Guam were carried out, mainly by snorkeling and SCUBA; a few deeper samples were collected by dredging. Artificial substrates in harbors, such as buoys, wharf pilings and marina floats, were sampled in addition to numerous natural coral reef sites. Approximately 117 species in 32 genera have been catalogued, though some of the species are not yet fully identified. The collection includes 87 colonial species and 30 solitary species. Eighty-six species are considered indigenous or probably indigenous. Thirty-one species, 16 colonial and 15 solitary, are considered introduced or cryptogenic; all were collected from artificial substrates and a few of these were also collected from natural substrates. Seventy-eight species were collected only from natural sites; this group was predominantly colonial (69 species). The collection includes at least 4 new, undescribed species. Manuscripts are in preparation that will include descriptions of all the species.

Micronesica 35-36: 584-593, 2003.

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30. Eldredge, L.G 1976. Two New Species of Lithodid (Anomura, Paguridea, Lithodidae) Crabs from Guam. Micronesica. 12 (2): 309-316. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Two New Species of Lithodid (Anomura, Paguridea, Lithodidae) Crabs from Guam

Eldredge, L.G

Two new species of stone crabs of the family Lithodidae are described from depths of 730 m, from the island of Guam, the southermost of the Mariana Islands. These crabs represent the first record of the family in the northwestern Pacific south of Japan. The crabs were collected in experimental shrimp traps along with a number of other deep-water crustaceans.

Micronesica 12 (2): 309-316, 1976.

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30. Pietrusewsky, M 1990. Craniometric Variation in Micronesia and the Pacific: A Multivariate Study. Micronesica. Suppl. 2: 373-402. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1990.

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Craniometric Variation in Micronesia and the Pacific: A Multivariate Study

Pietrusewsky, M

Multivariate statistical analyses of craniometric data from Micronesia, circumMicronesian Pacific, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, suggest an east-west division within Micronesia. Other comparisons indicate, however, that while there may have been closer ties between Western Micronesian and Southeast or East Asian populations on the one hand and affinities between Eastern Micronesian and Polynesian populations on the other, there is a basic continuity within all the Micronesian peoples. The analysis does not support the belief that either the Micronesian or the Polynesian populations were derived from Melanesian populations.

Micronesica Suppl. 2: 373-402, 1990.

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30. Myers, R.F. & T.J. Donaldson 2003. The fishes of the Mariana Islands. Micronesica. 35-36: 594-648.

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The fishes of the Mariana Islands

Myers, R.F. & T.J. Donaldson

This paper lists 1,106 species of fishes known from the Mariana Islands and adjacent territorial waters. Of these 1,020 may be characterized as inshore or epipelagic species, the vast majority of which inhabit coral reefs. Species entries are annotated to include the initial Mariana Islands record, subsequent regional works, synonyms used in major regional works, and justification for synonyms not published previously. A biogeographic analysis is given for the inshore and epipelagic component of the fauna. Benthic and mesopelagic habitats below 200m are poorly known, and existing information is scattered. This paper attempts to include all species of inshore and epipelagic fishes from the region known to date based upon published information and collections known to the authors. No attempt is made to review the literature on species found below 200m. Further, because of logistical constraints no databases of major museum’s holdings were consulted for additional material.

Micronesica 35-36: 594-648, 2003.

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31. Fosberg, F.R 1976. Distributional Extensions of Marine Spermatophytes. Micronesica. 12 (2): 317-318. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Distributional Extensions of Marine Spermatophytes

Fosberg, F.R

A small collection of sea-grasses was recently made by Alastair Birtles in the southwest Pacific and presented by him for identification. Most of the specimens represent substantial range extensions. The plants came from three localities: on the southeast coast of Upolu, Western Samoa; Malassa Village, on the northeast coast, and Mosso Islet off the northwest coast, of Efate (Vate) Island, New Hebrides.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 317-318, 1976.

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31. Turner, C.G. II 1990. Origin and Affinity of the People of Guam: A Dental Anthropological Assessment. Micronesica. Suppl. 2: 403-416. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1990.

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Origin and Affinity of the People of Guam: A Dental Anthropological Assessment

Turner, C.G. II

Dental morphology of Guam crania is compared with that of other Micronesians, Polynesians, Australmelanesians, and various Asians to assess relationships and probable origins. Using 25 crown and root traits of several thousand individuals, obtained chiefly by archaeological means, clustering analyses of multivariate between-group Mean Measures of Divergence show a major pattern of Pacific Basin affinities with SE Asia. Guam dentition is most like those of some Polynesians and some SE Asians. There is practically no dental support for a close relationship between Guam and Australmelanesians. These findings suggest that the Guam population originated in southern Island SE Asia, either directly, or indirectly by a Polynesian-derived colonization of Micronesia.

Micronesica Suppl. 2: 403-416, 1990.

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31. Leberer, T 2003. Records of freshwater turtles on Guam, Mariana Islands. Micronesica. 35-36: 649-652.

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Records of freshwater turtles on Guam, Mariana Islands

Leberer, T

Seven species of freshwater turtles have been introduced into Guam in the past 30 years. While most have likely been the result of accidental pet releases, at least one was brought in for aquaculture. At least three species have established breeding populations, but the status of other species is uncertain. Studies to address the impacts of these introductions on native species are needed.

Micronesica 35-36: 649-652, 2003.

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32. Birkeland, C 1976. An Experimental Method of Studying Corals During Early Stages of Growth. Micronesica. 12 (2): 319-322. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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An Experimental Method of Studying Corals During Early Stages of Growth

Birkeland, C

Research in the subjects of taxonomy and ecology of reef-building corals would be benefited if we could manipulate the location, species composition, dispersion pattern and abundance of settling planula larvae or of polyps soon after metamorphosis. The taxonomy of corals is confused by the variation in growth form of corals when growing in different habitats. It would be instructive to obtain planulae, or polyps soon after metamorphosis, known to be of the same genotype and place them in several habitats to compare their resultant phenotypes. However, even sibling planulae do not have identical genotypes and they are not easily placed in predetermined locations.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 319-322, 1976.

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32. Underwood, J.H 1990. Population Studies and Historical Demography: Context of Microevolution in Micronesia. Micronesica. Suppl. 2: 417-430. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1990.

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Population Studies and Historical Demography: Context of Microevolution in Micronesia

Underwood, J.H

Demographic models derived for Micronesian islands form the basis for developing hypothetical reconstructions of Micronesian population histories. Population data and estimates from archaeological reports, historical sources and censuses are then compared to these simulated outcomes. The results are used to evaluate extant materials and reconstructions of population histories and current processes responsible for the observed biological variability of Micronesian island populations. The study provides a broad demographic framework essential to better understanding of, and more productive research into, the adaptive processes which led to the ecological successes of proto-Micronesian settlers and their descendants.

Micronesica Suppl. 2: 417-430, 1990.

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32. Eldredge, L.G 2003. The marine reptiles and mammals of Guam. Micronesica. 35-36: 653-660.

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The marine reptiles and mammals of Guam

Eldredge, L.G

Three marine turtle and 13 cetacean species are reported from Guam and the Mariana Islands. An anecdotal report of a sea snake on Saipan and the single record of a dugong on Guam are noted.

Micronesica 35-36: 653-660, 2003.

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33. Kami, H.T. & I.I. Ikehara 1976. Notes on the Annual Juvenile Siganid Harvest in Guam. Micronesica. 12 (2): 323-326. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Notes on the Annual Juvenile Siganid Harvest in Guam

Kami, H.T. & I.I. Ikehara

Rabbitfishes (Siganidae) are important food fishes throughout the Western Pacific. Eight species of siganids are recorded from Guam (Shultz et al. 1953; Kami et al. 1968; Kami, 1975), but only six of these have been observed near Guam within the last twenty years. Of these, Siganus spinus and S. argenteus are the predominant food fishes. Although the adults of these species are sought by the local residents, it is the juveniles that play an important part in the culture of the people of Guam. Traditionally, the annual harvesting of juvenile siganids when they first appear in the reef flats is a major village event. Based on records kept by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and according to local fishermen, the juveniles appear in the reef flats a few days before or after the last quarter of the moon (called Quarto Menquate locally) in April and May. Occasionally a third and fourth run may occur in June and October, again during the last phase of the moon.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 323-326, 1976.

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33. Underwood, J.H 1990. Physical Anthropology in Micronesia: A Closing Statement. Micronesica. Suppl. 2: 431-434. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 January 1990.

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Physical Anthropology in Micronesia: A Closing Statement

Underwood, J.H

The present session has emphasized in large measure the critical problem of identifying the ancestral origins of Micronesians, of seeking out the roots of the colonizers of the region's many far-flung islands (Brace et al., Howells, Pietrusewsky, Turner this volume). The discovery of new island homes, a process doubtless repeated again and again in an on-going spread across the Pacific was, however, only the first step. Whatever their ancestral sources, Micronesians are the descendants of the members of those founding colonist groups who survived and successfully flourished after reaching each island's shores. Demographic processes were critical in achieving these successes, as also in producing the genetic and biological characteristics of past and living Micronesian populations.

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Micronesica Suppl. 2: 431-434, 1990.

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33. Wiles, G.J 2003. A checklist of birds recorded in Guam’s marine habitats. Micronesica. 35-36: 661-675.

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A checklist of birds recorded in Guam’s marine habitats

Wiles, G.J

Seventy-seven species of birds, plus five hypothetical species, are listed for various marine habitats on Guam, Mariana Islands. Visiting shorebirds and seabirds predominate the list. Predation, overdevelopment of important sites, and human disturbance are key conservation concerns.

Micronesica 35-36: 661-675, 2003.

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34. Kami, H.T. & R.J. Lujan 1976. Records of the Dwarf Sperm Whale Kogia simus Owen from Guam. Micronesica. 12 (2): 327-332. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Records of the Dwarf Sperm Whale Kogia simus Owen from Guam

Kami, H.T. & R.J. Lujan

Although the occurrences of whalers in Guam during the 19th Century were chronicled by Searles (1932), relating events from the log of the EMILY MORGAN from New Bedford, early records of sightings or strandings of whales in Guam are lacking.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 327-332, 1976.

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34. Paulay, G 2003. Miscellaneous marine invertebrates and protists from the Mariana Islands. Micronesica. 35-36: 676-682.

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Miscellaneous marine invertebrates and protists from the Mariana Islands

Paulay, G

Of the 32 or so animal phyla, eight (Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, Chordata) are documented in other papers in this volume, together with one protist phylum and several algal divisions. This paper brings together the few records from the Marianas of groups not covered elsewhere. Forty-two species are documented among the Ciliophora, Placozoa, Ctenophora, Nemertea, Sipuncula, Echiura, Mollusca (smaller classes), Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, and Hemichordata.

Micronesica 35-36: 676-682, 2003.

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35. King, B 1976. Matsudaira's Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma matsudairae Kuroda, a new bird species for Micronesia. Micronesica. 12 (2): 333-334. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Matsudaira's Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma matsudairae Kuroda, a new bird species for Micronesia

King, B

At 1400 on 24 April 1960, at sea about 4 miles west of Apra Harbor on Guam, I observed 2 large, all-black storm-petrels. They were long-winged, had a broad brown band on upper wing coverts, and had long, forked tails. They seemed larger than Swinhoe's Storm-petrel, Oceanodroma monorhis (Swinhoe) and had a different manner of flight. Of diagnostic importance was the small white patch just beyond the bend on the upperside of each wing, shaped like a half crescent.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 333-334, 1976.

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36. Birkeland, C 1976. Wood, E.J.F & R.E. Johannes. Tropical Marine Pollution. Elsevier Oceanography Series, 12. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, New York. 192 p. Micronesica. 12 (2): 335-338. Date Revised/Accepted: 01 December 1976.

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Wood, E.J.F & R.E. Johannes. Tropical Marine Pollution. Elsevier Oceanography Series, 12. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, New York. 192 p.

Birkeland, C

There have been numerous compilations and reviews of oil pollution studies from work carried out in temperate regions since the wreck of the Torrey Canyon in 1967. Until recently, the data and conclusions of work on pollution in tropical marine systems was widely scattered through the literature, often available only in difficult-to-locate impact studies and technical reports. A very thorough, well organized, concise and clearly presented summary of our present understanding of tropical marine pollution is now available in a book planned by the late E.J. Ferguson Wood and edited and completed by R.E. Johannes.

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Micronesica 12 (2): 335-338, 1976.

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