Despicable species : on cowbirds, kudzu, hornworms, and other scourges / Janet Lembke ; illustrations by Joe Nutt.
| Author/creator | Lembke, Janet |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Lyons Press, ©1999. |
| Description | 216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Living together, like it or not: an introduction -- Prospect and refuge: sandburs -- The barkings of a joyful squirrel: gray squirrel -- Murmurations: European starling -- The natural history of proteus: Pfiesteria piscicida -- Blood: the Tabanids--deerflies and horseflies -- A foot in the door: the fungi -- The creature with nineteen lives: common opossum -- The riddles of the sphinx: hornworms -- Legs: centipedes -- Heritage: kudzu -- The wisdom of nature: brown-headed cowbird -- The dew lovers: Drosophila fruit flies -- Unfinished business: Homo sapiens -- Appendix: the despicables ratings --Notes -- For the bookworm: a reading guide. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216). |
| LCCN | 99015220 |
| ISBN | 1558216359 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH548 .L46 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |