>There was an interesting article in my local paper today that I thought
>I would pass on -
>
>It's an article about the Center for Mollusk Conservation, which is
>located not too far from my house. It appeared in the sports section,
>which was another surprise
>
>
>http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/7847677.htm
>
>One of the sidebars mentions kentucky mollusk guide and gives info for
>ordering - Seems like a deal at $6 for 62 pages with a color photo for
>all 100 species. The info is buried in another link, so I copied it to
>the end of this message.
>
>There are a couple of other books that might be of interest, including
>fish in the lower green river drainage and one on the fish of the dix
>river.
>
>Here's the link:
>http://www.naturepreserves.ky.gov/inforesources/Bookstore.htm
>
>
>Geoff Kimber
>Lexington,KY
>
>
>
>A Guide to the Freshwater Mussels of Kentucky
>
>A Guide to the Freshwater Mussels of Kentucky, by Ronald G. Cicerello
>and Guenter A. Schuster, is the state's only complete reference to this
>diverse and highly imperiled group of aquatic organisms.
>
>The 81/2-by-11-inch softcover is 62 pages, including an index of
>scientific names, and provides information on more than 100 mussel
>species documented from Kentucky.
>
>Published by the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, the guide
>has introductory text on mussel biology, anatomy, life history, the
>importance of mussels, their conservation and guidance on making field
>observations.
>
>Each species of mussel profiled is listed by its common name and
>scientific name, with a color photograph, and information on shell
>description, habitat, distribution, similar species and conservation
>status.
>
>A Guide to the Freshwater Mussels of Kentucky sells for $6 a copy,
>including tax, shipping and handling. This is an excellent publication
>for biology students, and nature buffs.
>
>To order a copy write: Publications, Kentucky State Nature Preserves
>Commission, 801 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601-1403, or telephone
>(502) 573-2886. Checks should be made payable to Kentucky State
>Treasurer.
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