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Brown, John |
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Submitted to: American Entomologist
Publication Type: Review Article Publication Acceptance Date: 11/10/1998 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Thispaperreviewsthenewlypublishedbook"InvertebrateSurveysfor Conservation."Becauseinsectsandotherarthropods(e.g.,spiders,ticks) are the most prevalent components of all terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, their role in conservation planning and environmental assesment cannot be over-emphasized. The book discusses the values and difficulties of working with invertebrates, describes sampling tools and methodologies, and provides insight into data interpretation. While the book represents an excellent compilation and summary of existing information, some important aspects of invertebrate inventories are not addressed in adequate detail. Technical Abstract: The book "Invertebrate Surveys for Conservation" by T. New is reviewed. New's passion for and knowledge of invertebrate conservation permeate the pages of this text. The book does a fine job of compiling and summarizing existing information, however, a few important aspects of invertebrate inventories are not addressed in adequate detail, and controversies regarding the difficulties and shortcomings of using invertebrates as "target" species for conservation planning are not convincingly argued. |
