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Call of nature : the secret life of dung

by Richard Jones

An examination of the miniature ecosystems formed by animal waste and the diverse species that recycle it. It includes identification guides for various types of dung and the specialised dung-feeding organisms found in natural habitats.

Accession 11953 ISBN 9781784271053 Publisher Pelagic Publishing
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