Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
Publication Title
Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science
First Page
166
Last Page
175
Abstract
Surprising biodiversity can be found in cities, but urban habitats are understudied. We report on a bioblitz conducted primarily within a 24-hr period on September 16 and 17, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The event focused on stretches of three waterways and their associated riparian habitat: Fall Creek (20.6 ha; 51 acres), Pleasant Run (23.5 ha; 58 acres), and Pogue’s Run (27.1 ha; 67 acres). Over 75 scientists, naturalists, students, and citizen volunteers comprised 14 different taxonomic teams. Five hundred ninety taxa were documented despite the rainy conditions. A brief summary of the methods and findings are presented here. Detailed maps of survey locations and inventory results are available on the Indiana Academy of Science website (https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/).
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Recommended Citation
Holland, Jeffrey D.; Dolan, Rebecca W.; Sheets, Jeremy J.; Finkler, Michael S.; Fisher, Brant E.; Hedge, Roger L.; Swinford, Tom; Harby, Nick; Jean, Robert P.; Martin, Megan K.; McKnight, Bill; Milne, Marc; Roth, Kirk; Rothrock, Paul; and Strang, Carl, "Results of the 2016 Indianapolis Biodiversity Survey, Marion County, Indiana" Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science / (2017): 166-175.
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