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Models of grades and tonnages of some lode tin deposits Models of grades and tonnages of some lode tin deposits

Descriptive and grade/tonnage models have recently been built for many types of deposits. Such models consist of descriptions of mineralogy, host rocks, ore textures, controls, alteration, geochemical signatures, age, and tectonic settings, together with statistical models of grades, tonnages, and contained metal of deposits of each type. The models are used to identify areas that may...
Authors
W. D. Menzie, B.L. Reed, Donald A. Singer

Peregrine falcon Peregrine falcon

Since 1975, 101 peregrine falcon breeding sites have been documented in Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas. Eyries were found in either riverine or montane canyons, habitats which supported dense and diverse avian prey and provided structural characteristics that may increase prey vulnerability. Approximately 85% of the sites visited each year were occupied. Egg-laying (mid-February...
Authors
R.W. Skaggs, D. H. Ellis, W.G. Hunt, T.H. Johnson

Persistent toxic substances and the health of fish communities in the Great Lakes Persistent toxic substances and the health of fish communities in the Great Lakes

The role, if any, of toxic substances in bringing about changes in the productivity and status of fishery resources, is not well understood. At the 'Workshops on Persistent Toxic Substances and the Health of the Aquatic Community,' the Fish Biota Discussion Subgroup considered the issue of toxic substances by responding to the three questions addressed to it by the Workshop Organizing...
Authors
Wayne A. Willford

Phrynosoma cerroense Phrynosoma cerroense

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Authors
M.R. Jennings
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