Record #:

28415

Author(s):

Dourson, Daniel C.; Langdon, Keith

Abstract:

Selected high elevation forests and heath balds of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were comprehensively sampled for the first time. Overall species richness declined with elevation, yet numbers of snails appear to change little with increasing altitude.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p27-32, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Snails; Ecology; Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.)