Mosses With a Hand-Lens (Classic Reprint): A Non-Technical Handbook of the More Common and More Easily Recognized Mosses of the North-Eastern United States - Couverture souple

Grout, Abel Joel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1527894541 ISBN 13 : 9781527894549

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the common mosses of the Northeast with a field-friendly, non-technical guide you can use anywhere. This edition helps beginners recognize mosses, distinguish them from look-alikes, and start a hands-on study in the real world.

In clear, practical terms, this handbook introduces the true mosses and explains how they differ from sea mosses, lichens, and liverworts. It guides the student from first steps—what mosses look like, how to use a simple hand lens, and how to read a basic moss key—to more confident field observations. Emphasis is placed on well-developed specimens, simple equipment, and the habit of examining what you can see in the moment, without needing advanced tools.

- Learn to tell mosses from similar plants and to recognize key features with a hand lens.
- Use practical field tips to collect and study mosses, including seasonal timing and housing for study materials.
- Explore a selection of common mosses and their habitats, with approachable identification keys and illustrations.
- Access a glossary and guidance on pronunciation to build foundational bryology knowledge.

Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about mosses, this edition offers a solid starting point for a lifelong hobby or a first step into bryology.

MOSSES WITH A HAND-LENS

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1527894541
• ISBN 13: 9781527894549
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
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