Clapp, Roger B., 1963-1964, 1968
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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.