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Original Essays | April 29, 2013
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Made for Each Other: A Symbiosis of Birds and Pinesby Ronald M. Lanner
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In this book, the author details for the first time this fascinating relationship between wingless-seeded pine trees and seed-dispersing Corvids (nutcrackers and jays), showing how mutualism can drive not only each others' evolution, but affect the ecology of many other members of the surrounding ecosystem as well. Focusing on the Rocky Mountains and the American Southwest, and ranging as far afield as the Alps, Finland, Siberia, and China, this beautifully illustrated and gracefully written work illuminates the phenomenon of co-evolution.
Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-154) and index.
About the AuthorRonald M. Lanner is Professor Emeritus of Forest Resources at Utah State University. He is the author of a number of books, including The Pi�on Pine, Trees of the Great Basin, Autumn Leaves: A Guide to the Fall Colors of the Northwoods, and the forthcoming, The Conifers of California.
Table of Contents1. Introduction
2. The Genus of Pines 3. Stone Pine Seeds and Cones 4. The Pine Birds 5. The Top-of-the-Line Pinivore 6. Memories 7. Other Arrangements 8. Who Needs Clark's Nutcracker? 9. Building Ecosystems 10. The Odd Couple 11. Pine Nuts and People 12. Deviations 13. Origins 14. Is the Keystone Slipping? Notes References Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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