Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia

Two centuries ago Philadelphia was the center for the study of natural history in the United States. Drawing on this legacy, this book explores the ecology of the city's downtown, a district called Center City. Despite high density development, the ecology of Center City turns out to be resilie...

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Main Author: Frank, Kenneth Dale, 1931- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Fitler Square Press, 2015.
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505 |a The Subway Tree -- Eastern Gray Squirrel -- House Sparrow -- Bagworm -- Cynthia Moth -- Ailanthus Webworm Moth -- Northern Parula -- Polyphemus Moth -- Bridge Spider -- Black and Yellow Mud Dauber -- Yellowjackets -- Common Eastern Firefly -- Land Planarian -- American Robin -- Chinese Mantid -- Pillbugs -- Common Milkweed -- Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake -- Mugwort -- Freshwater Sponge -- Brown Bullhead -- Red Back Salamander -- Liverwort -- Silver-Haired Bat -- Canada Goose -- Stink Bug Hunter -- Multicolored Asian lady beetle -- Overview -- Conclusion -- Additional information -- Chapter endnotes -- Spotlight endnotes -- Index. 
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