02279cam a22003133u 4500 39958 UtSlPG 20260610133920.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 54062993 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Fitch, Henry S. (Henry Sheldon), 1909-2009 Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-10 Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus" by Henry S. Fitch is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This detailed work focuses on the biology and ecology of the five-lined skink, a common lizard found across the eastern United States, highlighting its behavior, habitat, and ecological role in the environment. The research presented builds on previous studies and observations while contributing new insights derived from extensive field work. The opening of the text introduces the five-lined skink, outlining its significance in the ecological landscape and the gaps in existing research regarding its life history. Fitch discusses the previous taxonomic confusion surrounding the species and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive study. He describes his field methods for observing and collecting data on this lizard, and mentions the unique habitat of the University of Kansas Natural History Reservation, where much of his study takes place. Through careful examination and collaboration with other researchers, Fitch aims to enrich the academic understanding of the five-lined skink’s life cycle and its interactions with the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Eumeces fasciatus https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39958 80797 80797