GEO 333: Geography of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region


Part II.  Physical Geography

A. Geology

B. Glacial  

C. Landforms 

D. Soils 

E. Hydrology 

F. Flora 

G. Fauna 

H. Climate

G.  Fauna

animals of old: mastodons, mammoths, and musk oxen
deer, elk, moose, and bear
birds and their migratory routes
       Kirtland's Warbler
       osprey
insects of significance
       gypsy moth
       Feature: Animation of gypsy moth defoliation in MI, by Sean Savage, formerly of the MSU Geog. Department
       mosquito
       black fly
major aquatic species
       yellow perch
       steelhead
       lake trout and sea lamprey
       smelt
       whitefish
       salmon
       sturgeon
       zebra mussel
the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
predators
where are the wolverines?

 

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