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Konza Prairie: A Tallgrass Natural History

by O. J. Reichman

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Contains descriptions and illustrations of the salient features of Konza Prairie in Kansas, the largest remaining tract of tallgrass prairie in North America, looking at how biological and physical forces have molded it, and discussing its relationships with other grasslands and habitats.

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Original publication date: 1987

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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Travel
DDC/MDS: 508.315 — Natural sciences & mathematics Science Natural history Environments / Habitats
LCC: QH105 .K3 .R45 — Science Natural history – Biology Natural history (General) General
BISAC: NAT NATURE Regional

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Published: 1987
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Travel
DDC/MDS: 508.315
LCC: QH105 .K3 .R45

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