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An Ecological Study Of The Craney Island Disposal Area In Hampton Roads, Virginia, David Wallace Laist
An Ecological Study Of The Craney Island Disposal Area In Hampton Roads, Virginia, David Wallace Laist
Biological Sciences Theses & Dissertations
A one year ecological study was conducted on the Craney Island Disposal Area in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This study attempted to identify the flora and fauna inhabiting the spoil deposits and trace the development of communities from the time of deposition through the initial stages of succession.
One hundred and ninety-two species were identified including 48 vascular plants, 66 insects, 48 birds, 18 species of algae, 4 crustaceans, and 8 vertebrates. The study area was divided into six zones based on substrate characteristics and species composition. The successional patterns and biotic interactions within each zone were discussed.