Movements of gravid females are generally confined to thermally optimal gestation sites, such as open outcrop knolls in the vicinity of the den (Reinert and Zappalorti, 1988b; Brown, 1991). Patch, C.L. Brimleyana 12: 57-74. One seemingly harmless, yet potentially significant example of habitat alteration is the repositioning of basking and shelter rocks by people looking for Timber Rattlesnakes (Brown, 1993). Habitat destruction of Timber Rattlesnake sites includes blasting and fillingin of dens with concrete, logging, mining, and gas wells (Brown, 1993). Assessment based on a new status report. Clearly, the potential impacts of human persecution are enormous. In Ontario, the Natural Heritage Information Center determined that the Timber Rattlesnake is extirpated, the chance of rediscovery being very small. 1982. Because the larger snakes somewhat resemble rattlesnakes and they tend to do a lot of basking in the sun, they can scare people. Galligan, J.H. There are near-constant views of the impressive Niagara River and powerful rapids below. A family outing at the Niagara Falls State Park turned deadly earlier this week. Trapido, H. 1939. Funding for this effort was provided by the 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. In the nineteenth century, hunting parties would attack den sites and kill all the snakes that could be found. Stewart, M.M., G.E. Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science 65 (Suppl. The last state lifted the bounty on Timber Rattlesnakes in 1971. Devil's Hole State Park. Parks and Recreational Areas Section, OMNR, Open File Ecological Report SR8903, Central Region, Richmond Hill, Ontario. In addition to bounty hunting, rattlesnakes have also been harvested for their oil (Ibid.) Plourde, S.A., E.L. Szepesi, J.L. to Fitch, 1985). He reportedly suffered a head injury during Monday's incident. Timber Rattlesnakes produce stillborn young and abort infertile eggs at a frequency of about 20% (W.S. Conspecific scenttrailing by newborn Timber Rattlesnakes, Crotalus horridus. La Socit Zoologique de Qubec. COSEWIC. 1972. Journal of Herpetology 16(2): 145150. ** Formerly described as Not In Any Category, or No Designation Required.*** Formerly described as Indeterminate from 1994 to 1999 or ISIBD (insufficient scientific information on which to base a designation) prior to 1994. In Ontario, the Timber Rattlesnake has been assigned a rank of SX by the Natural Heritage Information Centre as apparently extirpated from Ontario (Oldham, 1997). Inconnus et Mconnus: Amphibiens et Reptiles de la province de Qubec. 1996. Population declines have also been noted throughout the Timber Rattlesnakes range in the United States, particularly in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut and New Jersey (Brown, 1981, 1993; Reinert, 1990). Mike Oldham provided me with pertinent information from the Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary. The Niagara region has one of the largest inhabitations of reptiles and amphibians in the country. 1980. The Timber Rattlesnake once occupied much of the Niagara Escarpment and other regions of southern Ontario, but has not been seen in the province since 1941 despite intensive searches and its easy identification. Copeia 4: 230. Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Society Bulletin 20(2): 18. A high-level whistleblower, who spoke on condition of anonymity, has revealed information that a den of Eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes, which are protected by law as a New York State endangered species, was observed in close proximity to the controversial construction site as recently as two years ago. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York. The first shedding of maxillary fangs takes place at a very early age, as evidenced by the fact that newborns have been found with fangs in the functional position (Barton, 1950). 300 pp. Department of Education, Toronto, Ontario. Herpetological Review 27(3): 133134. La Socit Zoologique de Qubec. Over a few decades, a single Timber Rattlesnake hunter is known to have collected 29005000 snakes from New York alone (Stechert, 1982; Brown et al., 1994). Harold McNeil. Transactions of the 4th North American wildlife conference. Barbour, R.W. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake). 168 pp. Ohio Conservation Bulletin 15: 14. extirpate) an entire den (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). Other common names include American viper, bastard rattlesnake, black rattlesnake, common (timber) rattlesnake, eastern rattlesnake, great yellow rattlesnake, mountain rattlesnake, mountain timber rattler, North American (horrid) rattlesnake, Northern banded rattlesnake, northern rattlesnake, pit viper, rock rattlesnake, velvet tail, yellowish brown rattlesnake and yellow rattlesnake (Wright and Wright, 1957). A snake den in Tintic Mountains, Utah. University of Missouri Press, Columbia, Missouri. Timber Rattlesnakes are one of only a handful of North American rattlesnakes that are found east of the Mississippi River (Schmidt and Davis, 1941; Morris, 1974). The caudal lure of various juvenile snakes. 1907. Another early account of a Timber Rattlesnake was of one collected by Captain G. Wilkinson near the end of Point Pelee in September 1818 and reported by Patch (1919, cited in Logier, 1925). 1972. Timber Rattlesnakes have been employed as study subjects to test a number of novel techniques. Growth rate slows after maturity (Galligan and Dunson, 1979), and adult total length ranges from 9001890 mm (Conant and Collins, 1991). Explore the Niagara Gorge Trail System, made up of a series of smaller trail sections that parallel the Niagara River Gorge, offering some of the best hiking and biking trails in Niagara Falls USA. A 5-year-old boy was rescued and his mother died after the two jumped 90 feet into the Niagara Gorge at Niagara Falls State Park on Monday, officials said. Herpetologica 14: 2324. Species at Risk Act: COSEWIC assessments and status reports, History of the Timber Rattlesnake in Canada, Population Distribution, Persistence and Trends, Figure 1. All nonvenomous snakes lack the facial pit of the rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes can be found in woodlands, plains, deserts, foothills, and marshes. Smith, Kim. The snakes mate in late summer, with the birth of 513 snakelings occurring from late August to mid September. Cave of the Winds "Express-Pass" Adventure USA Tour. Although the taxonomic status of the Timber Rattlesnake remains somewhat ambiguous in the eastern portion of its range (Brown and Ernst, 1986), it is generally accepted that the subspecific status of the canebrake rattlesnake is not warranted (Behler and King, 1996) and that Timber Rattlesnakes are monotypic (Collins and Knight, 1980). This species was last sighted in Canada in 1941. A population is defined by its den, which is critical to the survival of the entire population (Brown, 1993). Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Feb. 13NIAGARA FALLS A woman is dead and her 5-year-old child was seriously injured after an incident in the New York State Park Monday afternoon. Although the Timber Rattlesnake was proposed for listing under Appendix II of the CITES Convention in 1997, the proposal was not adopted because it was argued that international trade was minimal, and that the species would benefit more by increasing protection in the United States (Ibid.). A comparison of movement patterns: native vs. translocated Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus). The copperhead is one of three New York snakes whose bite is poisonous. Look at the eyes. http://www.mpm.edu/collect/vertzo/herp/timber/htm. Natural Heritage Resources of Ontario: amphibians and reptiles. Niagara Gorge Scooter Tour. Explore the area of the footbridge and you'll be able to see a bit of Rattlesnake Gorge. Striped mutations and amelanistic partial albinos have also been recorded (Hudson and Carl, 1985; Dundee, 1994a). Crotalus horridus Linnaeus Timber Rattlesnake. Amphibians and reptiles of the Great Lakes region. "Our rescuers, along with Niagara Falls Fire Department, were able to reach pretty quickly both of the victims," the police captain said. Small mammals are the favoured prey; different species are consumed in proportion to their prevalence at the site. Contributions of the Royal Ontario Museum Life Sciences 53: 192. To discriminate between timber and Massasauga rattlesnakes (Sistrurus catenatus), the number and size of the scales on the dorsal surface of the head can be informative. Located deep in the Niagara Gorge, stairways lead to four kilometres (2.5 miles) of rugged hiking paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past prehistoric geological formations, wild flora and fauna. * Formerly described as Vulnerable from 1990 to 1999, or Rare prior to 1990. Authorities have recovered the mother's body . Since this time, many researchers have conducted searches (including Frank Darroch, E.B.S. Brown, W.S. Hiking with Rattlesnakes. 63 pp. The snake uses the rattle to warn potential aggressors to back off or to distract prey. In the northern part of their range, they hibernate from September to April (an average of 7.4 months) in communal dens. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Rattlesnakes are where and when you find them. Food of snakes of the George Washington National Forest, Virginia. Fitch, H.S. Jensen was moving cows when he spotted a rattler. In Logier, 1925 (above). 1919. The climb up Sitting Bear is shorter but harder. The Timber Rattlesnake is no longer found anywhere in Canada. 229 pp. 5. 173200. . Herpetological Review 26(4): 189190. 1105 pp. This is where summer days are typically hot and dry. There are two big factors that make this hike so hard. The Canadian FieldNaturalist 29(5): 9195. Species designated at meetings of the full committee are added to the list. : (819) 9974991 / (819) 9533215 Fax: (819) 9943684E-mailWebsite. (1995) used remotely triggered cameras to monitor the occurrence of Timber Rattlesnakes in the wild. The females reproduce once about every three years. A 5-year-old was rescued Monday after he and his mother jumped into the Niagara Gorge in Niagara Falls State Park. $45.00. Copeia 1950: 100107. 1986. Familiar amphibians and reptiles of Ontario. COSEWIC HistoryThe Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) was created in 1977 as a result of a recommendation at the Federal-Provincial Wildlife Conference held in 1976. Unpublished data provided by Mike Oldham. The Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, provides full administrative and financial support to the COSEWIC Secretariat. Canadian Association of Herpetologists Bulletin 11(2): 39. Sutherland, I.D.W. Dundee, H.A. Timber Rattlesnakes collected during organized roundups are often released far away from their point of capture, and this action most likely leads to the death of the snake, because of its unfamiliarity with its surroundings (Brown, 1993). and other snakes in the United States, due to the scarcity of hibernacula (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; DeGraaf and Rudis, 1983; Conant and Collins, 1991). Woodbury, A.M. and R.M. Rattlesnakes are found from southern Canada to central Argentina but are most abundant and diverse in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Fat stores are extremely diminished in postpartum females (Gibbons, 1972), with a mean mass difference of 306 g between gravid and postpartum females in a New York population (Brown, 1991). and J.L. There is only a single recorded incident in Canada of a Timber Rattlesnake bite resulting in death -- a soldier in the Battle of Lundys Lane in 1814. The varied patterns of flow across . A woman is dead after plunging into the Niagara Gorge with her 5-year-old son Monday in what officials believe was a deliberate act. The distribution and status of the New Jersey Timber Rattlesnake including an analysis of Pine Barrens populations. It also provides some amazing unobstructed views of the southernmost section of the Niagara Gorge. Rudis. Biology and status of Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) populations in Pennsylvania. Movements and temperature relationships of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in northeastern New York. In Missouri, the Timber Rattlesnake population is gradually being reduced, and the species has been practically exterminated in some areas where it was formerly common (Anderson, 1965). Timber Rattlesnakes near the northern extent of their range typically hibernate for 7.4 months, with the active period extending from early May through late September (Brown, 1991). 1990. Niagara is far from the highest waterfall in the world, or even in New York. Francis Cook graciously allowed me to include information contained in his unpublished Timber Rattlesnake account in his upcoming book, The Natural History of Amphibians and Reptiles in Canada. Copeia 1998(2): 411422. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) coloration. 2001. Herpetological Review 16(1): 2829. 1998. Today, road accidents and human destruction of habitat (either directly or indirectly), and deliberate killing of venomous snakes all contribute to the Timber Rattlesnakes population reduction. The Timber Rattlesnake has already been designated as extirpated in Ontario by the Nature Conservancy (Oldham, 1997), and the vast majority of experts agree that the Timber Rattlesnake no longer exists in Canada. Rattlesnakes, Vols. Reinert, H.K. 3. Because of their late maturing and infrequent reproduction, this life history strategy makes them incredibly susceptible to human persecution and habitat destruction. Foregoing reproduction in some years is apparently necessary to allow females to gain weight and store yolk protein in the developing eggs (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; Brown, 1981). The remote areas preferred by Timber Rattlesnakes are becoming increasingly less ideal because of enhanced access to such areas via fourwheeldrive and offroad vehicles (Galligan and Dunson, 1979; Brown, 1993). COSEWIC Mandate The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) determines the national status of wild species, subspecies, varieties, and nationally significant populations that are considered to be at risk in Canada. Schaeffer, G.C. During follicle development, females either ate more, or were more efficient at converting food to stored visceral fat. Kim has also written COSEWIC status reports on the queen snake (Regina septemvittata) and the northern ribbon snake (Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis). Herpetologica 47(1): 101115. Timber Rattlesnakes often hibernate with copperheads (Agkistrodon spp.) Martin, W.H., J.C. Mitchell, and R. Hoggard 1992. As there have been no recorded observations of the Timber Rattlesnake in almost 60 years, it is assumed not to exist in Canada. But, for the real treat, skip the bridge and head on. 1939. They are found along the lower Hudson Valley south of Kingston and scattered through the Catskills.. This is a remote area and there are use trails across Washington Department of Natural Resources land, but private land is all . 200 pp. Assessment based on a new status report. The colouration at the tip of the tail becomes noticeably dark. Duran. Reptiles and amphibians: Eastern and Central North America (3rd Edition). Male reproductive cycle, age at maturity, and cost of reproduction in the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). Top ways to experience Niagara Gorge Trail and nearby attractions Niagara Gorge Scooter Tour 9 Adventure Tours from C$61.24 per adult Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride 4,833 Recommended Bus Tours from C$176.84 per adult Cave of the Winds "Express-Pass" Adventure USA Tour 74 Recommended Walking Tours from C$74.83 Sex independent ground colour in the Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus. According to Casper and Hay (2001), C. horridus is designated as extirpated in Maine and Rhode Island, endangered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia, threatened in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, and Texas, a protected species in Maryland and Kansas, protected from take in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania and a protected wild animal in Wisconsin. In Kentucky, we have four venomous snakes: the timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake (mainly found . Laboratory and field studies suggest that newborn Timber Rattlesnakes are able to follow the scent trails of adults to communal hibernacula (Brown and MacLean, 1983; Reinert and Zappalorti, 1988a). The specific Latin name horridus means dreadful, in reference to the venomous nature of the Timber Rattlesnake (Collins and Knight, 1980). New York State Park officials received multiple calls at approximately 12:30 p.m. regarding a woman and child who had fallen into the gorge in the area near the Cave of the Winds entrance at Niagara Falls State Park. Pp. Ron Brooks and Glenn Barrett supplied advice and technical assistance. The Canadian FieldNaturalist 33(3): 6061. Logier, E.B.S. In Pennsylvania, newborns ranged from 220280 mm snoutvent length (SVL) (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). Conant, R. and J.T. Reason for designationThe Timber Rattlesnake once occupied much of the Niagara Escarpment and other regions of southern Ontario, but has not been seen in the province since 1941 despite intensive searches and its easy identification. Occasional papers of the Museum of Natural History, University of Kansas 118: 1-11. 1991. 1994b. Distribution and status of the herpetofauna of central region, OMNR. A case in herpetological conservation: notorious poacher convicted of illegal trafficking in Timber Rattlesnakes. The most important habitat component of northern Timber Rattlesnakes is the communal den within which hibernation takes place. Behler, J.L. Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) climbing. 1981. ): 198. Anyone that ventures to wooded and seldom used areas to fish should have at least a little bit of knowledge about them. A production note will be provided if additional information on the status report history is required. It stretches 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) north of Niagara Falls. Niagara River Habitat Conservation Strategy Completed in 2014,this document identifies critical habitats and priority actions for the 900,000+ acre Niagara River watershed. Oldham, M.J. 1997. Wildlife Species A species, subspecies, variety, or geographically or genetically distinct population of animal, plant or other organism, other than a bacterium or virus, that is wild by nature and is either native to Canada or has extended its range into Canada without human intervention and has been present in Canada for at least 50 years. The estimated area needed for a viable population is 50 km. Why are these snakes at such risk? Timber Rattlesnakes prefer areas not frequented by people (Ditmars, 1907; Anderson, 1965), although few such sites still exist (DeGraaf and Rudis, 1983). Most people visiting the area see at least a few of these creatures during their tour. Each of the US states in which this snake is found affords the species some degree of protection, however, the level varies from state to state. Journal of Herpetology 6: 234237. The site also contains some of the best-exposed fossils you'll find in the entire Niagara Region. See Figure 1 for the North American range. Status historyDesignated Extirpated in May 2001. 1996. Ovulation occurs from late May to early June, while maximum spermatogenesis is reached in July, continuing through September (Aldridge and Brown, 1995; Martin, 1993). 9. 1 and 2. National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Museums of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. and W.A. COSEWIC Status Report on the Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus in Canada 2001. This report may be cited as follows: Please note: Persons wishing to cite data in the report should refer to the report (and cite the author(s)); persons wishing to cite the COSEWIC status will refer to the assessment (and cite COSEWIC). Ottawa. Identifying a Gopher snake starts by approaching it with caution. . MacLean. Additionally, some snake hunters claim that Timber Rattlesnakes will not leave the den until they have shed (Ibid.). According to . The milksnake usually never reaches more than one meter in length (Yagi et al., 2009). 1476 pp. Shedding rate and rattle growth in Timber Rattlesnakes. However, in light of its rangewide decline, the U.S. Yesterday I went hiking with a friend from the SAR team down into the Gorge. Similarly, in a New Jersey litter of 13 born in captivity, one snakeling was born dead, and another had a birth defect that would prevent it from eating (Odum, 1979). The 5-year-old boy who survived a 90-foot fall into the Niagara Gorge at Niagara Falls State Park on Monday after his mother jumped with him from above is in critical condition following. The introduction of pigs into the countryside contributed to the demise of the Timber Rattlesnake; pigs are protected from envenomation by their thick layer of fat that prevents the venom from entering circulation, and thus are able to kill and eat rattlesnakes (Nash, 1908). In Galligan and Dunson, 1979 (above). Monday, June 18, 2012 Snakes in the Niagara Gorge Who would have thought that the largest snake I ever saw in New York would be in the Niagara Gorge. In contrast, gravid females prefer less densely forested areas with 25% canopy closure, equal proportions of vegetation and leaf litter on the forest floor, frequent fallen logs and warmer climatic conditions (Ibid.). to Brown, 1993). In Wisconsin, bounty records showed a 7080% decline over a sevenyear period (Casper and Hay, 1998). Neill, W.T. and R.T. Zappalorti. i-iv + 178. Rupert, R. Jr. and H.K. Timber Rattlesnake Distribution Map - NYS Dept. Historical depletion of Timber Rattlesnake colonies in New York State. decimation of population through hunting, road-kills, persecution because of discrimination against venomous snakes. This species occurs throughout the eastern and central United States, although it is locally extirpated in many areas. The winter habitat is primarily the den, which is located on a south facing rocky outcrop. Figure 2. the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry tracks species at risk such as the Timber rattlesnake; try to develop an appreciation for snakes; they play an important role in our environment; whether in a field or in your backyard, if you come across a snake, keep in mind that you are much larger than it is and the snake is more afraid of you than you are of it, if you come across a snake, please dont try to capture it, handle it or kill it; snakes can be delicate and improper handling can cause serious injury; also, certain species are protected under legislation, which makes it illegal to harass, harm or kill them; be respectful and observe from a distance, watch for snakes that may be crossing roads between May and October; road mortality is a serious threat to snakes because they are slow moving, hard to see on the road and are sometimes intentionally run over; if it is safe to do so, help snakes across the road in the direction they were headed, private land owners have an important role to play in species recovery; you may be eligible for stewardship programs that support the protection and recovery of species at risk and their habitats, report poaching of snakes and other animals to, volunteer with a local nature club or provincial park to participate in surveys or stewardship work focused on species at risk, this rattlesnake is a sit and wait predator; it frequently coils up adjacent to a small mammal scent trail and may wait for several days for the unsuspecting small mammal, individuals return to the same hibernation site year after year, although the Timber rattlesnake is venomous, there are few records of human fatalities; More people die every year from insect stings than rattlesnake bites. The head is triangular with a distinct neck. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles 253.1253.2. Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology, Handbook No. 2000. The Journal of Heredity 87(2): 152155. The Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, is the only wideranging woodland rattlesnake of the deciduous forest biome of eastern North America (Brown, 1993) (See Fig. Cameron, Toronto, Ontario. When the calm meets the storm: the White Water Walk is the tourist trail following the Great Gorge. The Timber rattlesnake was already listed as extirpated when the Endangered Species Act took effect in 2008. Distribution of the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) in Ontario. The foraging behaviour of Timber Rattlesnakes was studied in detail in Pennsylvania (Reinert et al., 1984). The Midget Faded Rattlesnake is only found in the Flaming Gorge area, but it's worth noting because it is far more deadly than most other rattlesnakes. Replacement fangs in newborn Timber Rattlesnakes. Bites from rattlesnakes at the time of shedding and replacement of fangs indicate that the injection apparatus may not be fully functional at this time, as some victims bitten during this period did not exhibit any symptoms of poisoning (Hutchinson, 1929). The Timber Rattlesnake was among the first snakes to be officially designated as an endangered species under Ontarios Endangered Species Act, 1973 (Weller, 1982). The Niagara Region is home to 14 snake species excluding those who have become extinct. Males grow considerably longer and heavier than females, and there is no apparent reproductive advantage for females obtaining a larger body size (Gibbons, 1972). Granitic escarpments and ledges with accumulations of talus are common features of den sites (Brown, 1991), the majority of hibernacula being found on south facing slopes (Galligan and Dunson, 1979). Journal of Herpetology 27(2): 133143. Langlois, T.H. G.P. From I-190 S, take Exit 22. Toner. 30 pp. Copeia 1972: 222226. It is an endangered species in Massachusetts, where it may not be harassed, killed, collected or held in possession except under special permit (Jackson and Mirick, 1996). Logier, E.B.S. 1993. The Timber Rattlesnake has many small scales, whereas the Massasauga has nine large scales (Ibid.). Great Falls Tavern is the main access point for Bear Island: 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854. Special Concern (SC)* A wildlife species that may become a threatened or an endangered species because of a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats. DeGraaf and W.R. Danielson. 1983. 2001. HERP Bulletin of the New York Herpetological Society 15(1): 2735. Martin, W.H. 1995. Field book of snakes in United States and Canada. Follow the service road 0.2 mile, and turn right onto US 62/Niagara Falls Blvd. COSEWIC Secretariatc/o Canadian Wildlife ServiceEnvironment CanadaOttawa, ONK1A 0H3, Tel. Adult sizes range from approximately one to two meters. Mean body temperature during this time was 26.9C (Ibid.). Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake). Brown, W.S., D.W. Pyle, K.R. 1991. 2). I've heard that there have been reports of people seeing or hearing rattlesnakes at the G12 area, so I found this article about the snake and what to do. 1994a. The western diamondback rattlesnake ( Crotalus atrox) is one of the best-known venomous snakes in North America. Rattlesnakes live in many places and habitats in the Western Hemisphere, from mountains to deserts and plains. Male snakes mature at a mean age of 4 years, while females mature at a mean age of 6 years, depending on the location of the population. Variations of these colour phases occur in the western and southern portions of its range (see canebrake rattlesnake, below) (Conant and Collins, 1991). Journal of Herpetology 2: 107-112. Stechert, R. 1982. Trilobites . 1988b. CW6914/1112002EINISBN 0662318803. Brown, pers. Collins. 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