A comprehensive guide to the mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians
This is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle-no microscopes necessary-readers will be able to identify and name many of the common species of mosses growing in the region's backyards, parks, forests, wetlands, and mountains. At the heart of this guide is an innovative, color-tabbed system that helps readers pick out small groups of similar species. Illustrated identification keys, colorful habitat and leaf photos, more than 600 detailed line drawings, and written descriptions help differentiate the species. This accessible book allows all nature enthusiasts to make accurate identifications and gain access to the enchanting world of mosses.
- 200 species included
- More than 600 detailed line drawings
- More than 400 color photographs
- Innovative color-tabbed system for species identification
- Illustrated species identification keys
- Helpful tips for moss collecting
Autorentext
Karl B McKnight is associate professor of biology at St. Lawrence University. Joseph R. Rohrer is professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Kirsten McKnight Ward is a third-generation botanist/field guide author and professional artist. Warren J. Perdrizet is a recent graduate of St. Lawrence University with a BS in biology.
Zusammenfassung
A comprehensive guide to the mosses of the Northeast and AppalachiansThis is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle-no microscopes necessary-readers will be able to identify and name many of the common species of mosses growing in the region's backyards, parks, forests, wetlands, and mountains. At the heart of this guide is an innovative, color-tabbed system that helps readers pick out small groups of similar species. Illustrated identification keys, colorful habitat and leaf photos, more than 600 detailed line drawings, and written descriptions help differentiate the species. This accessible book allows all nature enthusiasts to make accurate identifications and gain access to the enchanting world of mosses.200 species includedMore than 600 detailed line drawingsMore than 400 color photographsInnovative color-tabbed system for species identificationIllustrated species identification keysHelpful tips for moss collecting
Inhalt
How to Use this Book 9
Key Features 10
Key Features Path to the Keys 16
How to Look at a Moss 18
Collecting Mosses 20
What Are Mosses? 22
Basic Structure of Mosses 25
Life History of Mosses 26
What Good Are Mosses? 28
Species Treatments
- Acrocarps 33
- Pleurocarps 173
- Leafless 317
- Peat Mosses 321
How to Use the Identification Keys 340
Keys 341
Habitat Lists 380
Moss Publications and Resources 384
Moss Names 385
Index 386