The Scientific Survey of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
The Scientific Survey of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Author: Julio C. Figueroa

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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This volume updates the original scientific survey of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, which was begun by the New York Academy of Sciences in 1913. Many aspects of natural history - geology, paleobotany, plant ecology, herpetology, ornithology, insect taxonomy, archaeology - are covered. Each paper provides a brief historical survey and a mention of future research opportunities in the field.

Las Orquídeas de Puerto Rico Y Las Islas Vírgenes
Las Orquídeas de Puerto Rico Y Las Islas Vírgenes

Author: James D. Ackerman

Publisher: La Editorial, UPR

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0847723429

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"Bilingual (Spanish-English), pictorial essays for non specialists, nature, and orchid lovers. The text describes each of the 143 species included in terms of its taxonomy, natural history and distribution. Readers with deeper interests will find definitions and additional information in the illustrated Introduction and Glossary."