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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Corbet, G.B., 1964
The Identification of British Mammals
Not a field guide. Dichotomous keys to animals which generally assume the animal is dead or at least can be closely examined and measured.
The second dichotomous key, to skulls, is likely to be more useful to most field naturalists. It covers adult skulls of the more common spp including bats and the usual domestic animals, but if you're hoping to name that old whale skull in the attic, you'll be disappointed - Cetaceans are omitted.
| Publisher |
British Museum - Natural History (BM (NH)) |
| Pages |
46 |
| Coverage |
Covers the then known species, including bats, seals and whales, although the key to skulls covers only the commoner species and omits whales. |
| Illustrations |
Clear line drawings when needed. |
| Identify |
In the Hand. |
| Specimen Prep. |
None, but handling and measuring required. |
| Difficulty |
Mostly straightforward. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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