Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders: An Appalachian Mountain Ecology
In this revised and expanded edition of Hollows, Peepers, and Highlanders, author George Constantz, a biologist and naturalist, writes about the beauty and nature of the Appalachian landscape. While the information is scientific in nature, Constantz's accessible descriptions of the adaptation of various organisms to their environment enable the reader to enjoy learning about the Appalachian ecosystem. The book is divided into three sections: "Stage and Theater," "The Players," and "Seasonal...
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Rather than offering a comprehensive survey of Appalachian natural history, Constantz, a zoologist, ecologist and manager of the Canaan Valley Institute education program, presents vignettes about the flora and fauna of Appalachia. Many of the vignettes are based on his own encounters with these plants and creatures and convey his enthusiasm for their world. The text includes a glossary and bibliography. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
1Prologue12Origins73Forest design174Creating diversity255Catastrophe and the Appalachian quilt336Balds417The Asian connection458The improbable lady's slipper519Sexual decision of Jack-in-the-pulpit5910Nuptial gift of the hangingfly6711Femmes fatales of twilight7312Small fishes in shallow headwaters8113Darter daddies8914To the brook trout, with esteem9515A lungless salamander trilogy : primer10116A lungless salamander trilogy : coexistence10917A lungless salamander trilogy : mimicry11518Love among the frogs11919Box turtle's independence12720Copperhead's year13321Oaks and squirrels14322Highlanders15123Autumn leaves16524Window on bird politics17125Thwarting swords of ice17926Spring tensions18927Dawn chorus19528Trees and caterpillars20529The remnant archipelago21730Abuse, resurrection, hope229
\ From the Publisher"Creative and interesting histories, facts, and personal reflections flesh out the well-researched information insuring that this colorful exploration of the mountains will delight, rather than bore, the reader."\ Appalachian Heritage\ \ \
