Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana by Fitch and Rainey
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| Author | Fitch, Henry S. (Henry Sheldon), 1909-2009 |
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| Author | Rainey, Dennis G. |
| Title | Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana" by Henry S. Fitch and Dennis G. Rainey is a scientific publication produced in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. This detailed study focuses on the population dynamics and ecological interactions of the eastern woodrat, particularly within the context of environmental changes observed over an eight-year period at the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation. The book provides critical insights into the species' habitat preferences, feeding habits, breeding behavior, and the various factors influencing its population density. The main content of the book revolves around the authors' extensive observations of the woodrat and how its population fluctuated in response to environmental conditions, such as weather patterns and habitat changes due to land use and successional plant growth. The study reveals how the woodrat plays a significant ecological role by influencing plant communities and providing shelter for various other species in its abandoned houses. The authors detail the woodrat's preferences for specific habitats, such as wooded areas with dense understory, and note the challenges it faces from predators and competition. Ultimately, the book documents a declining trend in woodrat populations following a peak due to various ecological pressures, offering valuable scientific data for future research on this species and its ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Wood rats |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33566 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 168 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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