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This is a list of publications written by Patuxent employees since Patuxent opened in 1939.  To search for Patuxent's publications by author or title, please click below to go to the USGS Publication Warehouse.

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Birds of the season Birds of the season

No abstract available.
Authors
C.S. Robbins

The genus Acroricnums in America (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) The genus Acroricnums in America (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae)

This paper is a revision of the known species of A croricnus of America. Of the five previously described species assigned to this genus from this area, four are reduced to subspecific rank under the European genotype, A croricnus stylator (Thunberg). Three subspecies and one species are described as new, and typical stylator is recorded from America for the first time.
Authors
R.T. Mitchell

Phosphorus poisoning in waterfowl Phosphorus poisoning in waterfowl

Black ducks and mallards were found to be highly susceptible to phosphorus poisoning. 3 mg. of white phosphorus per kg. of body weight given in a single dose resulted in death of a black duck in 6 hours. Pathologic changes in both acute and chronic poisoning were studied. Data are presented showing that diagnosis can be made accurately by chemical analysis of stored tissues in cases of...
Authors
D. R. Coburn, J.B. DeWitt, J.V. Derby, E. Ediger
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