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Mortenson: This Is Not a Weasel: A Close Look at Nature’s Most Confusing Terms
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
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- Subject
- Science & Technology
- Subjects
- Mathematics & Sciences
- Age Level
- Adults
- Era
- 2000s
- ISBN
- 9780471273967
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471273961
ISBN-13
9780471273967
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2370508
Product Key Features
Book Title
This Is Not a Weasel : a Close Look at Nature's Most Confusing Terms
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-005318
Reviews
"Pedants rejoice as Morenson sets verbal misapplication in his sights and lets loose a broadside of correction and proper vocabulary..." ( Focus , May 2004), "Pedants rejoice as Morenson sets verbal misapplication in his sights and lets loose a broadside of correction and proper vocabulary..." ( Focus , May 2004) "This book is the cat's whiskers." (The Guardian (UK)) "Next time you call someone a weasel, ask yourself: was that what you really meant? Or did you really mean a ferret, a mink, or a polecat? Or maybe an ermine, a fisher, or a marten? Mortenson (B.A., philosophy of science) settles that question and dissects commonly confused terms (e.g., corn vs. maize, frogs vs. toads) in this highly engaging work. He succinctly describes and dispels such misconceptions in short, well-rounded sections drawn from literature, popular use, and ancient lore, followed ultimately by more scholarly natural history resources. Although writing for a lay audience, he is not afraid to frame his explanations using scientific nomenclature. In fact, Mortenson begins the book with a brief yet excellent introduction to nomenclature and taxonomy. His work will appeal to a wide audience, from those with a love of natural history or the history of language to anyone simply looking for an interesting read. Highly recommended for all libraries." (Library Journal)
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
570/.1/4
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments.Introduction.1. NOMENCLATURE AND TAXONOMY.Nomenclature (Scientific; Common).Kingdom; Phylum; Class; Order; Family; Genus; Species.2. PLANTS.Bulb; Corm; Tuber; Root.Corn; Maize.Evergreen; Deciduous; Broadleaf; Coniferous.Fruit; Vegetable.Grass; Reed; Sedge; Rush.Hardwood; Softwood.Heath; Heather.Mold; Mildew.Moss; Lichen.Mushroom; Toadstool.Muskmelon; Cantaloupe.Onion; Scallion; Shallot; Leek.Pine; Fir; Spruce.Redwood; Sequoia.Sap; Resin; Pitch; Gum.Spine; Thorn; Prickle.Spore; Seed.Sweet Potato; Yam.Tree; Shrub; Bush.3. TERRESTRIAL INVERTEBRATES.Insect; Spider; Crustacean.Bee; Wasp; Hornet; Ant.Bug; Beetle.Centipede; Millipede.Dragonfly; Damselfly.Grasshopper; Locust; Cricket; Katydid.Mitea? Chigger; Tick; Louse.Butterfly; Moth; Skipper.Caterpillar; Grub; Larva; Maggot; Nymph.4. AQUATIC LIFE.Clam; Oyster; Mussel; Scallop; Bivalve; Lampshell.Flounder; Halibut; Turbot; Sole.Herring; Sardine; Pilchard; Anchovy.Lobster; Crayfish; Crawfish; Scampi.Marlin; Swordfish; Sailfish; Spearfish.Minnows; Suckers; Other Small Fish.Sharks; Other Fish.Shrimp; Prawn; Krill.Skate; Ray; Shark.Squid; Octopus; Cuttlefish.5. AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES.Amphibian; Reptile.Alligator; Crocodile; Caiman.Frog; Toad.Newt; Salamander; Eft.Python; Anaconda; Boa Constrictor.Snake; Lizard; Skink.Turtle; Tortoise; Terrapin.6. BIRDS.Blackbird; Grackle; Crow; Raven; Rook.Buzzard; Vulture.Hawk; Falcon.Crane; Heron; Egret.Grouse; Ptarmigan; Quail; Partridge.Gull; Tern.Pigeon; Dove.7. MAMMALS.Mammal; Marsupial; Monotreme.African Elephant; Indian Elephant.Vicuna; Guanaco; Alpaca; Llama.Antelope; Deer; Pronghorn.Antler; Horn.Ape; Monkey (Old World; New World).Ass; Burro; Donkey; Hinny; Horse; Jackass; Jenny; Mule.Bat; Rabbit; Rodent.Bison; Buffalo (Cape; Water).Bobcat; Lynx; Wildcat.Brown Bear; Grizzly; Kodiak.Camel; Dromedary.Caribou; Reindeer.Coyote; Dog; Wolf.Dolphin; Porpoise; Whale.Dugong; Manatee; Seacow.Elk; Moose; Red Deer; Wapiti.Ermine; Ferret; Fisher; Marten; Mink; Polecat; Sable; Stoat; Weasel.Goat; Sheep.Great Cats; Lesser Cats.Hare; Rabbit.Jaguar; Cougar; Leopard; Panther.Kangaroo; Wallaby; Wallaroo.Seal; Sea Lion; Walrus.Notes.Bibliography.Index.
Synopsis
How to tell a bison from a buffalo-not to mention a yam from a sweet potato Here's a book for anyone who's ever wondered about the difference between a crayfish and a crawfish. Or a frog and a toad. Or a buzzard and a vulture. Animal taxonomy is not what you'd call an exact science, and the field is lousy with all sorts of confounding terms. In this entertaining, highly useful reference, Philip Mortenson takes on a wide-ranging list of monikers, from plants to higher mammals. Reviewed by an impressive cadre of experts, the book lays to rest any lingering confusion over the distinctions between seemingly related-yet crucially distinct-terms, such as mushroom and toadstool; moss and lichen; crocodile and alligator; skate and ray; turtle and tortoise; and mink, sable, ferret, ermine, stoat, and weasel. Everyone from the language lover to the nature buff will be charmed by this book. Philip B. Mortenson (Minneapolis, MN) studied the philosophy of science at the University of Minnesota., Is your softwood hard or is your hardwood soft? How can you tell a buffalo from a bison and a yam from a sweet potato? What happens when a dolphin porpoises? Is it wrong to call a vulture a buzzard, and why are buzzards never called vultures? What's the difference between a frog and a toad, and are crawfish and crayfish really the same? This Is Not a Weasel helps you make sense of the ubiquitous similarities, confounding terminology, and downright misnomers that make plant and animal names so confusing. This entertaining and highly useful reference takes on a wide-ranging list of monikers for all types of plants and animals. It lays to rest any lingering confusion over the distinctions between seemingly related-yet crucially distinct-terms, such as hare and rabbit; seal and sea lion; moss and lichen; crocodile and alligator; skate and ray; turtle and tortoise; and mink, sable, ferret, ermine, stoat, and weasel. Reviewed by an impressive cadre of experts, this authoritative guide: Defines and clarifies 240 frequently misapplied plant- and animal-related terms Covers wild and domestic plants, insects, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals Debunks common misconceptions and exposes flagrant misuse of terms Identifies sources of confusion from history, the popular media, and scientific literature Whether you're a language lover, a nature buff, or just someone who insists on accurate information, you will find this a charming book., How to tell a bison from a buffalo-not to mention a yam from a sweet potato Here's a book for anyone who's ever wondered about the difference between a crayfish and a crawfish. Or a frog and a toad. Or a buzzard and a vulture. Animal taxonomy is not what you'd call an exact science, and the field is lousy with all sorts of confounding terms.
LC Classification Number
QH83.M69 2003
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