Invertebrates of Central Texas Wetlands [Hardcover]

Stephen Welton Taber (Author), Scott B. Fleenor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2005

Along the San Marcos River, in and surrounding Palmetto State Park in south central Texas, lie two square miles of relict ecosystem named the Ottine Wetlands. This area of swamps, marshes, and ponds is especially notable for its geographic isolation from other wetlands in southeastern Texas and for its fascinating intermixture of eastern North American plants and animals and western flora and fauna. The scientific importance of the Ottine Wetlands in the surrounding, relatively dry region was first recognized as early as 1928, yet the swamps and marshes have not been thoroughly studied. This is the first examination of the invertebrates—insects, crustaceans, molluscs, and others—that depend directly or indirectly on the abundant moisture of the wetlands. With nearly 290 full-color illustrations, this book describes and illustrates 241 species of flies, beetles, grasshoppers, wasps, ants, bugs, spiders, scorpions, snails, crustaceans, and millipedes that inhabit the Ottine waters, wetlands, and woodlands. In a brief introduction the authors describe the geological formation of the region and discuss the plant life of the area. They also provide a description of Palmetto State Park, with its easily accessed hiking and nature trails. Following the species descriptions, the book concludes with a glossary and a thorough bibliography of other relevant works on invertebrates. Scientifically thorough, yet readable, this book will appeal to nature lovers of all kinds.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Texas Tech University Press; First Paperback Edition edition (May 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896725421
• ISBN-13: 978-0896725423
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,175,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific book by a terrific Scouter, October 19, 2005

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Scott has raised the bar in this book even beyond his first insect book. The dozens of full color photos complement a fascinating, readable text. And Scott deserves all the kudos for his support of the Boy Scouts of Central Texas.