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    Volume Two, Part III: The Anisoptera–Four Families

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    Series Book 3 - Heritage
    Dr. Walker makes a signal contribution in gathering together all available information on the dragonflies of Canada and Alaska. The order as a whole and the zygoptera are covered. The treatment is not confined to taxonomy and geographical distribution, but includes data on habitats, seasons of adult life, and brief notes on habits when these are available. ... Read more

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  • The Odonata of Canada and Alaska

    Volume Three, Part III: The Anisoptera–Three Families

    Series Book 3 - Heritage
    Dr. Walker and Dr. Corbet make a signal contribution in gathering together all available information on the dragonflies of Canada and Alaska. The order as a whole and the zygoptera are covered. The treatment is not confined to taxonomy and geographical distribution, but includes data on habitats, seasons of adult life, and brief notes on habits when these are available. ... Read more

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  • The Odonata of Canada and Alaska

    Volume One, Part I: General, Part II: The Zygoptera–Damselflies

    by Edmund Walker ...
    Series Book 1 - Heritage
    Dr. Walker makes a signal contribution in gathering together all available information on the dragonflies of Canada and Alaska. The order as a whole and the zygoptera are covered. The treatment is not confined to taxonomy and geographical distribution, but includes data on habitats, seasons of adult life, and brief notes on habits when these are available. ... Read more

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