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NEON Biorepository Mammal Collection (Fecal Samples)

Citation

National Ecological Observatory Network (2025). NEON Biorepository Mammal Collection (Fecal Samples). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/px9kdp accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-16.

Description

This collection contains fecal samples collected from small mammals during small mammal sampling (NEON sample class: mam_pertrapnight_in.fecalSampleID). Small mammal sampling is based on the lunar calendar, with timing of sampling constrained to occur within 10 days before or after the new moon. Typically, core sites are sampled 6 times per year, and gradient sites 4 times per year. Small mammals are sampled using box traps (models LFA, XLK, H.B. Sherman Traps, Inc., Tallahassee, FL, USA). Box traps are arrayed in three to eight (depending on the size of the site) 10 x 10 grids with 10m spacing between traps at all sites. Small mammal trapping bouts are comprised of one or three nights of trapping, depending on whether a grid is designated for pathogen sample collection (3 nights) or not (1 night). Fresh, uncontaminated feces are collected from an animal using either forceps or scooping the sample directly with the cryovial. Fecal samples are archived in the NEON Biorepository at -80 degrees Celsius. See related links below for protocols and NEON related data products.

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Contacts

originator
NEON Biorepository Data Portal
email: biorepo@asu.edu
homepage: https://biorepo.neonscience.org/portal/index.php
metadata author
NEON Biorepository Data Portal
email: biorepo@asu.edu
homepage: https://biorepo.neonscience.org/portal/index.php
administrative point of contact
NEON Biorepository Mammal Collection (Fecal Samples)
email: azhar.husain@asu.edu
homepage: https://data.neonscience.org/data-products/DP1.10072.001
Azhar Husain
content provider
position: Collection Manager
email: azhar.husain@asu.edu
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