Author : Jeremy Jensen
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ISBN 13 :
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Book Synopsis The Insects of Capitol Reef by : Jeremy Jensen
Download or read book The Insects of Capitol Reef written by Jeremy Jensen and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capitol Reef National Park covers 987 square kilometers (243,921 acres) and is the second largest National Park within the state of Utah. Since becoming a national park in 1971, its many environments and red rock structures have inspired thousands of visitors. The park itself is encompassed by the Colorado Plateau, a geologically and historically important land feature that stretches across Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. The plateau is home to a total of 8 national parks and 18 national monuments.Insects play an important role in the ecology of Capitol Reef National Park. Many insects are important pollinators, while others recycle nutrients back into the soil. All insects serve vital roles in food webs, and many animals depend on them for survival. World- wide, insects make up 40% of all known animal species and new species are described every day. Capitol Reef's unique landscape and ecology make it home to species of insects that can be found nowhere else in the world.Through the recent relationship between Capitol Reef National Park and Utah Valley University (UVU), entomology classes and research efforts under the direction of Dr. T. Heath Ogden have taken field trips to Capitol Reef to study the insects throughout the park. The insects - acquired under special research permits - belong to the National Park Service. They are housed at Brigham Young University's and UVU's Insect collections, and comprise over 4,900 insect specimens belonging to 157 families and 18 orders . These specimens are used for multiple research projects to expand the knowledge of the desert's most critical species. The specimens were also used for the creation of this field guide. It is our hope that this field guide will be used and enjoyed by novice and expert alike in the identification of insects in and around Capitol Reef National Park.
