bmhscoralcollection

Study Extent

The extent of the study is confined to the collections which have already been donated to the museum since its conception in 1933

Sampling

For the BMHS, there is no field sampling, as specimens are donated to the museum from various sources. Unfortunately, not every specimen donated is given a proper sampling record by the donor upon receipt

Method steps

1. Each specimen should have an ownership record when donated to the Museum. After being received the specimens are stored,researched for classification, measured and photographed; in order to be added to the data set for publication.

All specimens were identified to family or speices, using various resources to verify the taxonomic data

1. Diodogorgia
   rank: genus
2. Pseudoplexaura
   rank: genus
3. Pseudopterogorgia
   rank: genus
4. Gorgonia
   rank: genus
5. Acropora
   rank: genus
6. Porites
   rank: genus
7. Dendrogyra
   rank: genus
8. Colpophyllia
   rank: genus
9. Dipolaria
   rank: genus
10. Monastrea
    rank: genus
11. Eusmilia
    rank: genus
12. Mussa
    rank: genus

The Barbados Museum and Historical Society resides within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bridgetown and its Garrison in Barbados. It has been a museum since 1933.