LTE-TIDE-InvertSurvey2019_v1_csv

Invert species counts and density along transects on the high marsh along Rowley River tidal creeks associated with long term fertilization experiments, Rowley, MA.

 

Download: LTE-TIDE-InvertSurvey2019_v1.csv
Variables
Date
  • Label:
  • Definition: Sampling date
  • Type: Date/time
  • Date format: YYYY-MM-DD
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
tide
  • Label:
  • Definition: time of sampling in relation to spring tides
  • Type: Code list
  • Codes:
    • Pre= Neap tides before a spring tide = Post= Neap tides after a spring tide
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
creek
  • Label:
  • Definition: Creek sampled
  • Type: Code list
  • Codes:
    • SW=Sweeney- Nutrient Enriched| WE=West- Reference = CL=Clubhead- Nutrient enriched
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
branch
  • Label:
  • Definition: Branch sampled
  • Type: Code list
  • Codes:
    • L=Left Branch = R=Right Branch
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
transect
  • Label:
  • Definition: Transect number
  • Type: Code list
  • Codes:
    • 1=transect closest to creek confluence = 2=transect furthest from creek confluence
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
distance
  • Label:
  • Definition: Distance from the low/high marsh boundary. 45m Transect moved from this boundary toward the higher marsh.
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: meter
  • Maximum: Not specified
  • Minimum: Not specified
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
method
  • Label:
  • Definition: Method used to collect sample
  • Type: Code list
  • Codes:
    • vacuum= suction caught sample = clip= sample was collected after the plot was clipped
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
FieldID
  • Label:
  • Definition: Identification given in the field
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
Taxon
  • Label:
  • Definition: Invert identification determined in lab
  • Type: Nominal
  • Missing values: None specified
abundance
  • Label:
  • Definition: the total number of individuals of a species in the quadrat, including both invertebrates that were captured and those not collected due to leaving the quadrat
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: number
  • Maximum: Not specified
  • Minimum: Not specified
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
weight
  • Label:
  • Definition: Cumulative mass of the collected individuals of each species
  • Type: Physical quantity
  • Unit: gram
  • Maximum: Not specified
  • Minimum: Not specified
  • Precision: Not specified
  • Missing values:
    • NA = Not available
Data Source Details

Header lines: 

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Orientation: 

Column

Field delimiter: 

,

Record delimiter: 

\r\n

Number of records: 

1796