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BioBlitz results in discovery of new species
The discovery in the 10 ha reserve of Smith’s Bush of at least one species new to science is just one highlight of the recent BioBlitz on Auckland’s North Shore.
The yet to be named fungus, a new species of slime mould related to a rare species from South America, was discovered on decayed wood.
A total of 1017 species were counted during the 24–hour Bioblitz survey but more importantly the event was a unique opportunity for scientists, students and the public to experience the vast array of biodiversity living in an urban reserve.
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Science in Focus - Ecosystem Process
The Ecosystem Process team brings a diverse range of skills to bear on acquiring the knowledge necessary to manage natural ecosystems. Our approach is to examine ecosystems from community, population and functional perspectives, and their interactions, using our skills in soil biology, palaeoecology, nutrient cycling, informatics, animal and plant ecology. The principle behind our research is to seek simplicity but distrust it. Our research spans projects on fundamental ecological principles through to applied problems.
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