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Use
the Request Form
to request books by call number and title. Also, take a look at
selected Web sites for additional information.
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| 281047 |
Cushing,
Colbert E. and J. David Allan. Streams: Their Ecology
and Life. San Diego: Academic Press, 2001.
This
book explains stream ecology for the general reader. It includes
sections on all aspects of stream life, with especially nice
sections on mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.
Illustrated with line drawings and photographs.
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| 281186 |
McCafferty,
W. Patrick. Aquatic Entomology: The Fishermen's and
Ecologists' Illustrated Guide to Insects and Their Relatives.
Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1998.
An
easy-to-use introduction to the world of insects associated
with aquatic environments, this book is a comparative
treatment of each of the orders and families of aquatic insects
in North America. Written with the naturalist in mind with
accessible language and scientific accuracy.
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| 281396 |
Cummings, Kevin S. and Christine A. Mayer. Field Guide
to Freshwater Mussels of the Midwest. Illinois Natural
History Survey Manual 5. Champaign: The Survey, 1992.
This
useful field guide features 78 species of mussels, over half
of which are either rare, threatened, endangered or extinct.
The species are arranged in groups that approximate their
systematic relationships to make comparison simpler.
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| 281405 |
Voshell, J. Reese. A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America. Blacksburg, Va.: McDonald & Woodward Pub. Co., 2002.
This guidebook meets the needs of naturalists, environmentalists, anglers, teachers, students, and others by providing substantive information in easy-to-understand, nontechnical language for the many groups of invertebrates commonly found in the streams, lakes, ponds, and other freshwater environments of North America. |
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Cornell
Cooperative Extension. Pond and Stream Safari: A Guide
to the Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates. Ithaca,
N.Y.: Cornell University, 1999.
This
packet is designed for educators and adults to use with youths
aged 9 to 12. It includes an illustrated project manual, a
quick reference guide to aquatic invertebrates, activity cards,
work sheets, and a checklist for recording findings. The information
about aquatic insects and other invertebrates is beautifully
illustrated in scientific detail and sure to fascinate all.
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Wisconsin's Rare Invertebrates
Identification aids, habitat and additional information from the Department of Natural Resources about the insects, snails, mussels and other invertebrates, which are endangered, threatened or of special concern in Wisconsin. |
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Water Critter Key for Kids
This dichotomous key is a fun game where you start with a water critter and answer a variety of questions (such as: Does your critter have a shell?) to correctly identify it. A great introduction to identification and classification of water critters from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources and the UW-Extension. |
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