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Leatherwood, Stephen; And Others – 1976
This field guide is designed to permit observers to identify the cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) they see in western North Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the coastal waters of the United States and Canada. The animals described are not grouped by scientific relationships but by similarities in appearance…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Classification, Guides, Identification
Hamerstrom, Frances – 1983
This copiously illustrated document is designed to be a field quide to birds of prey that are common to Wisconsin, as well as to some that enter the state occasionally. An introduction discusses birds of prey with regard to migration patterns, the relationship between common names and the attitudes of people toward certain birds, and natural signs…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Classification, Endangered Species, Guides
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Dawes, John A.; King, Michael R. – Journal of Biological Education, 1979
Describes a constant-temperature observation chamber and includes instructions on constructing the apparatus. Suggestions for use are given as well as problems that might be encountered. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Guides
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Healey, R.; Turner, S. C. – Journal of Biological Education, 1979
Presents a description for maintaining adult forms of molluscs and protochordates in order to obtain gametes for laboratory studies of animal development. The methods also include those for culturing embryonic larvae forms in vitro. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Culturing Techniques