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June 1 - 3 , 1978 - University of Hawaii at Manoa

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HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS :<br />

3. THE KILAUEA RAIN FOREST ECOSYSTEM*<br />

Sheila Conant<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> General Science<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />

Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />

The analysis <strong>of</strong> this rain forest was focussed on its struc-<br />

ture and dynamics with regard to both plant and animal life.<br />

Species were assessed quantit<strong>at</strong>ively according to their life<br />

forms and ecological roles which they have assumed in the various<br />

general niches <strong>of</strong> this forest.<br />

The structure and behavior <strong>of</strong> the forest plant community<br />

w i l l be briefly characterized and the activity p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> the<br />

birds, tree arthropods, and introduced mammals w i l l be high-<br />

lighted. A few conclusions w i l l be drawn as to the maintenance<br />

trends <strong>of</strong> this ecosystem under n<strong>at</strong>ural conditions.<br />

* Abstract

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