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A device for remote sampling of benthic algae under ice

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Biology of the Vestfold Hills, Antarctica

Part of the book series: Developments in Hydrobiology ((DIHY,volume 34))

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A benthic algae sampling device designed for use through surface ice, uses the principle of pivoting arms. It is designed to be activated below ice sheets and is capable of passing easily through a hole of 11 cm diameter bored by a SIPRE ice auger.

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  1. C. W. Heath

    Present address: Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board, Scientific Laboratories, P.O. Box 73, 2114, West Ryde, Sydney, Australia

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  1. Department of Science, Antarctic Division, 7050, Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

    C. W. Heath & W. J. Singleton

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  1. University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

    J. M. Ferris

  2. Australian Antarctic Division, Kingston, Tasmania, Australia

    H. R. Burton  & G. W. Johnstone  & 

  3. Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    I. A. E. Bayly

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Heath, C.W., Singleton, W.J. (1988). A device for remote sampling of benthic algae under ice. In: Ferris, J.M., Burton, H.R., Johnstone, G.W., Bayly, I.A.E. (eds) Biology of the Vestfold Hills, Antarctica. Developments in Hydrobiology, vol 34. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3089-6_16

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