02486cam a22003253u 4500 33710 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 53062054 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH QL Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond), 1902-1986 Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Marsupials, Insectivores and Carnivores Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-12 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Comments on the Taxonomy and Geographic Distribution of Some North American Marsupials, Insectivores and Carnivores" by E. Raymond Hall and Keith R. Kelson is a scientific publication that was likely written in the early 1950s. This work focuses on the classification and geographical distribution of select mammals in North America, particularly marsupials, insectivores, and carnivores. It aims to resolve discrepancies in the existing literature concerning the taxonomy of these animals through detailed examination of specimens and relevant research. The book provides an extensive review of several species, offering detailed taxonomic classifications and geographic ranges based on examined specimens and existing collections. Using various case studies, the authors clarify the identity of specific subspecies, illustrate interrelations among them, and correct previous misidentifications. The text includes an exploration of the characteristics and variations among specimens, contributing significantly to the understanding of North American mammalian diversity and distribution. Through maps and illustrations, the authors present a scientific basis for understanding the biodiversity of these groups, while suggesting that further study may expand or contract classifications depending on geographic variations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mammals -- North America Kelson, Keith R. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33710 74556 74556