50 Keystone Fauna Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest A Pocket Guide

50 Keystone Fauna Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest A Pocket GuideAbout the BookA compact, user friendly field guide to 50 of the most prominent and ecologically significant animal species of the west coast, from British Columbia to Northern California. A keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species, the ecosystem would be radically altered or even collapse. This pocket sized field guide by bestselling naturalist Collin Varner

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