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Authors: Dr Genevieve Gates and Dr David Ratkowsky
A comprehensive guide relevant to the whole of southern Australia, with over 600 species of fungi superbly illustrated and described. The second edition has been reprinted due to popular demand. Paperback, A5, 250 pages -
Edited by Lynne Maher
Back in Stock! A must for the boat, the shack or beachcombers everywhere! For everyone who needs help to identify all those objects that appear on and near our beaches. New edition, same cover (new colour), same easy to use format! A field guide describing many of the commonly seen plants and animals in the zone between high and low water levels. It is intended for people with little or no previous knowledge - ideal for children on the beach and for wandering the shoreline and peering into rock pools. It has easily understood drawings throughout, a contents list, index, glossary and an explanation of classification. Paperback, 123 pages, 21 cm x 15 cm, spiral bound -
Authors: Michael Driessen and Günther Theischinger
This colour field guide is dedicated solely to Tasmanian species of dragonflies and damselflies and includes information on their conservation and scientific significance. It also includes the most recent consensus of dragonfly and damselfly taxonomy. The beautiful images, detailed descriptions, identification keys and distribution maps will help the reader identify the dragonflies and damselflies in Tasmania. It is the ideal size to take into the field. This book caters for the beginner, providing clear images of each species (both male and female) and more experienced people who will find the illustrated keys to adults and larvae valuable. A comprehensive illustrated glossary explains all terms used in the book, something that is often lacking in other guides. Paperback, A5, 132 pages -
by Simon Grove
How often has a casual stroll along a Tasmanian beach resulted in a pocketful of shells that you wish you knew more about? How many species of cowrie have you got sitting in that jar of holiday treasures? How different are winkles and whelks, scallops and oysters, cockles and mussels? Are all those limpets on the rocks the same species? Is that screw-shell native? Are all abalones the same? What shell species went into making that necklace? This book will help you find out- and much more.- Tailored for Tasmania, but relevant for all of southern Australia
- Comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all species over 10mm in length that are likely to be encountered on the shore
- Illustrates the commonest 350 species, and covers a further 100
- Accessible and attractive format
- Ideal companion for beachcombers, naturalists and bioligists
- Perfect for the shack, holiday-home or guest-house
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Published by Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club Inc.
2023 edition Paperback, 100 pages (typically), 21 cm x 15 cm, colour photos and diagrams Cost includes postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Please note that a copy of The Tasmanian Naturalist is included in the membership fee. Join as a Member HERE • You can pre-order the 2024 edition of The Tasmanian Naturalist HERE • Please contact booksales@tasfieldnats.org.au to enquire about other past issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Published by Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club Inc.
Paperback, 100 pages (typically), 21cm x 15cm, colour photos and diagrams Cost includes postage.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Please note that a copy of The Tasmanian Naturalist is included in the membership fee. Join as a Member HERE • Copies of the 2023 edition may be purchased HERE • Please contact booksales@tasfieldnats.org.au to enquire about other past issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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