The natural world of Lewis and Clark [[electronic resource] /] / David A. Dalton

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910453913703321
• Autore: Dalton David A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Columbia, Mo., : University of Missouri Press, c2008
• ISBN: 0-8262-6607-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (265 p.)
• Disciplina: 508.78
• Soggetti: Natural history - West (U.S.); Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-240) and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: "Dalton reexamines many of Lewis and Clark's discoveries, and their identification of new plants and animals, in the light of modern science to show their lasting biological significance. In clear, readily accessible terms, he relates the Expedition's observations to principles of ecology, genetics, physiology, and animal behavior"--Provided by publisher.