Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus by Fitch
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| Author | Fitch, Henry S. (Henry Sheldon), 1909-2009 |
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| LoC No. | 54062993 |
| Title | Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus" by Henry S. Fitch is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This detailed work focuses on the biology and ecology of the five-lined skink, a common lizard found across the eastern United States, highlighting its behavior, habitat, and ecological role in the environment. The research presented builds on previous studies and observations while contributing new insights derived from extensive field work. The opening of the text introduces the five-lined skink, outlining its significance in the ecological landscape and the gaps in existing research regarding its life history. Fitch discusses the previous taxonomic confusion surrounding the species and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive study. He describes his field methods for observing and collecting data on this lizard, and mentions the unique habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation, where much of his study takes place. Through careful examination and collaboration with other researchers, Fitch aims to enrich the academic understanding of the five-lined skink’s life cycle and its interactions with the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Eumeces fasciatus |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39958 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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