TITLE

Marsupial Moles of the Australian Outback

PUB. DATE
January 2001
SOURCE
Earthwatch Institute Journal;2001 Research & Exploration, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p26
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Describes the Earthwatch project which will be led by Doctor Joe Benshemesh to study marsupial moles in Australia. Background to the study; Activities for the participants; Field conditions.
ACCESSION #
4076162

Tags: EARTHWATCH Institute;  NOTORYCTEMORPHIA;  RESEARCH -- Australia

 

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