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Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009)

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Updated 25/06/2025

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The fungal disease mucormycosis, caused by the fungal pathogen Mucor amphibiorum, has infected Tasmanian platypus for almost three decades (Gust et al 2009, Gust and Griffiths, 2011). The disease causes skin lesions, morbidity and mortality (Gust and Griffiths, 2009). To investigate spatial and temporal distribution patterns of mucormycosis and its impacts on platypus, a database of extensive historic platypus capture and observation records was created. This data was used to map historic distribution and prevalence of mucormycosis. In 2008-2009 live trapping surveys were undertaken to determine the spread, prevalence and persistence of the disease. In addition, demographic (sex, age), morphometric (body size) and health and moult condition of captured individuals were assessed (Gust et al 2009, Gust and Griffiths, 2011). Furthermore, influences of mucormycosis on the hematology, plasma biochemistry and other indicators of health in platypus were investigated (Geraghty et al 2011).

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Title Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/27b9bd63-3b32-49ca-b759-0d3cdd2d9ce6
Contact Point
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery
esupport@tern.org.au
Reference Period 01/01/1901 - 12/09/2009
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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This dataset was originally found on Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network "Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://geonetwork.tern.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/platypus-survey-data-tasmania-1901-2009