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Data and R code for "Ecology and phenology of the bat tick Argas (Carios) dewae (Acari: Argasidae)"
The files in this record relate to the paper "Ecology and phenology of the bat tick Argas (Carios) dewae (Acari: Argasidae)" published in the journal Parasitology.
Research description
At Organ Pipes National Park ("OPNP"), Gresswell Nature Conservation Reserve ("Gresswell NCR"), and Wilson Reserve, any bats occupying the bat boxes were examined on a monthly basis for the presence and abundance of ectoparasites. Monitoring began in winter and spring 2005 at OPNP and Gresswell NCR, respectively, and in spring 2006 at Wilson Reserve. Monitoring ceased at all sites by December 2007. Gould’s wattled bats and white-striped free-tailed bats were sampled for ectoparasites during this period, which included recaptures of marked individuals (Gould’s wattled bats – bat bands or Passive Implantable Transponder (PIT) tags (microchips), white-striped free-tailed bats – PIT tags).
Included files
- Lisa's bat data_FAandWeight_plus boxvalues_plus bioseason.xlsx: this file contains the raw monitoring results and include explanation of the variables on the second worksheet.
- temperature-data.csv: monthly mean maximum temperatures for OPNP, Gresswell NRC, and Wilson Reserve, obtained from the closest weather stations.
- final_bat_analysis.r: Annotated script for statistical analysis, graphing, and creation of tables.
