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100 1 _aShelton, Napier,
_d1931-
245 1 0 _aSaguaro National Monument, Arizona
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"Based on an earlier work by Natt Dodge."
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-09
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Saguaro National Monument, Arizona" by Napier Shelton, based on an earlier work by Natt N. Dodge, is a natural history publication written in the early 1970s. This book aims to provide readers with insights into the relationships between the land, climate, and flora and fauna of the Saguaro National Monument, focusing largely on its unique desert environment. The text explores distinctive natural communities, the impact of climate, and the ecology of the notable giant saguaro cactus, emphasizing the interplay of various species and their adaptations to harsh conditions. At the start of the book, Shelton introduces the reader to the expansive Sonoran Desert and its geographic features, highlighting the Saguaro National Monument's significance. The author describes both the Rincon Mountain and Tucson Mountain sections of the monument, specifying their elevation ranges, biodiversity, and the environmental gradients that influence the diverse plant and animal communities found there. Furthermore, he sets the stage for a deeper examination of the desert's intricate ecosystems, encouraging an understanding of the delicate balance between the region's inhabitants and their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Arizona -- Saguaro National Park
653 _aDesert ecology -- Arizona -- Saguaro National Park
700 1 _aDodge, Natt N.
_q(Natt Noyes),
_d1900-1982
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52532
999 _c93366
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