A natural history of the central Appalachians / Steven L. Stephenson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stephenson, Steven L.

Series:

Central Appalachian natural history series.

Natural history series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--Appalachian Mountains.

Appalachian Mountains.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Morgantown : West Virginia University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Central Appalachia is the system of linear ridges, intervening valleys, and deeply dissected plateaus that make up the rugged terrain found in western and southwestern Virginia, eastern and central West Virginia, western Maryland, and a portion of south central and southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its concise and accessible approach, A Natural History of the Central Appalachians thoroughly examines the biology and ecology of the plants, animals, and other organisms of this region of eastern North America. With over 120 images, this text provides an overview of the landscape of this region, including the major changes that have taken place over the past 300 million years; describes the different types of forests and other plant communities currently present in Central Appalachia; and examines living systems ranging from microorganisms and fungi to birds and mammals. Through a consideration of the history of humans in the region, beginning with the arrival of the first Native Americans, A Natural History of the Central Appalachians also discusses the past, present, and future influences of human activity upon this geographic area.

Contents:

Natural History Series; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction to the Central Appalachians; History of Flora and Fauna; Plant Life of the Central Appalachians; Forests of the Central Appalachians; Non-Forested Areas of the Central Appalachians; Plants of Special Interest; Lower Plants; Mushrooms and Other Fungi; Non-Insect Athropods and Other Invertebrates; Insects of the Central Appalachians; Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fishes; Birds and Mammals; Humans in the Central Appalachians; Past, Present, and Future; Glossary of Common and Scientific Names; Further Reading; Figure Credits; Index

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-259) and index.

ISBN:

9781935978725

1935978721

9781935978718

1935978713

OCLC:

853495836