Natural History of the Prairie Vole (Mammalian Genus Microtus) by E. W. Jameson

"Natural History of the Prairie Vole (Mammalian Genus Microtus)" by E. W. Jameson is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the prairie vole, a small mammal, detailing various aspects of its biology, habitat, diet, reproduction, and parasitic relationships. It offers a comprehensive examination of the species within the context of its ecosystem in northeastern Kansas, specifically around Lawrence. The book is structured methodically, beginning with an introduction to the prairie vole's physical characteristics and behaviors. It discusses the vole's feeding habits, nesting behaviors, and environmental interactions, supported by observational data gathered from multiple specimens over an eleven-month period. In addition to ecological insights, it delves into various parasitic relationships that affect the prairie vole, such as the types of fleas, lice, and mites that inhabit its fur. The reproductive patterns are also explored, highlighting seasonal changes in litter sizes and the implications for population dynamics. Overall, Jameson's work presents an exhaustive study of the prairie vole, making it a valuable resource for researchers and anyone interested in mammalian ecology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jameson, E. W. (Everett Williams), 1921-
Editor Farner, Donald S. (Donald Sankey), 1915-1988
Editor Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond), 1902-1986
Editor Lane, Henry Higgins, 1878-1965
Editor Taylor, Edward Harrison, 1889-1978
LoC No. 48045100
Title Natural History of the Prairie Vole (Mammalian Genus Microtus)
[KU. Vol. 1 No. 7]
Credits Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Microtus
Category Text
eBook-No. 36286
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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