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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Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009)
Ver: 4/2015
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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).
Temporal coverage
From 1/1/1901 to 9/12/2009
Dates
Date modified
2015
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How to cite this collection:
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (2015). Platypus Survey Data, Tasmania (1901 - 2009), Version 4/2015. Persistent URL: http://www.aekos.org.au/collection/tas.gov.au/platypus. TERN AEKOS, rights owned by the State of Tasmania (Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment). Accessed [dd mmm yyyy, e.g. 01 Jan 2016].
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- Fauna
- Ornithorhynchus anatinus
- Species Presence/Abundance
- Specimens
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Spatial description
Tasmanian waterways.