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Analyses Of Illinois Wild Turkey Habitat And April Foods, Kim D. Price
Analyses Of Illinois Wild Turkey Habitat And April Foods, Kim D. Price
Masters Theses
A vegetative analysis of turkey habitat was conducted in Alexander, Jackson, Union, and Calhoun Counties, Illinois. From these studies it was determined that turkeys inhabit relatively open stands of timber with agricultural fields and forest clearings in close proximity. Species of Quercus comprise approximately 40% or more of the tree species sampled, with Q. alba, Q. rubra, and Q. velutina being the most dominant. Found growing in association with Quercus are species of Carya, Cornus florida, Acer saccharum, Sassafras albidum, Fraxinus americana, and Ulmus rubra, in varying concentrations. The examination of food …
The Illinois Ferns Of Coles, Clark, And Cumberland Counties, Bill N. Mcknight
The Illinois Ferns Of Coles, Clark, And Cumberland Counties, Bill N. Mcknight
Masters Theses
A study of the ferns in East Central Illinois was conducted between the spring of 1976 and the spring of 1980. The counties surveyed were Coles, Clark, and Cumberland. The majority of the field investigation was conducted near the moraines and waterways which dissect the area.
Keys are provided for the families, genera, and species. There are also descriptions and illustrations for each species considered. The description covers the gross external morphology and any variations that occur. Also included are habitat preference and local distribution data. In addition, there are ethnic comments dealing with the derivation of both folk and …
A Taxonomic And Ecological Study Of The Lichens Of "Rocks Park" In Coles County, Illinois, Robert Arthur Williams
A Taxonomic And Ecological Study Of The Lichens Of "Rocks Park" In Coles County, Illinois, Robert Arthur Williams
Masters Theses
The lichen flora of "Rocks Park", Coles County, Illinois, was studied extensively. The tract (sec 17, T12N,R10E), which is located in east-central Illinois, was selected for study because of its diversity of habitats for lichen growth. A literature review of the studies of the lichens of east central and southern Illinois and nearby Indiana is included. The area is heavily dissected by the Embarrass River and a few small tributaries. The major vegetation type is oak-hickory forest. This tract was found to have four distinct habitats with different lichen associations. The habitats described are the following:
- Open Field Area
- Sparsely …