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R.Clapp
1964
Oct. 20
Huber collected a Golden Plover in apparently
full breeding colors or close to it.
On Bokin I collected a series of Hermit crabs
from a large driftwood log. Many more sorts of
shells were utilized than is generally the case in
the Phoenix Islands, due in part perhaps to the
relative paucity of Turbo shells in this area although
small numbers do occur. 'A nereis and a Harp shell
were used among others.
The dead turtle found on the lagoon beach of Bokin
had the braincase of the skull literally filled
with small hermit crabs and many more were gnawing
at the fleshy parts of the skull and body. Hopefully
the turtle skull can be collected tomorrow.