RMR-031: New Species Found on Roan Mountain by Malacologist Dan Dourson

snails-book-coverThe new species found on Roan Mountain by malacologist, Dan Dourson, is the Fumonelix roanensis. Dan has also discovered three other new species of land snails in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Dan and Judy spend a few minutes with Roan Mountain Radio talking about their new book, Land Snails of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Southern Appalachians.

Dan will be the speaker at the Friends of Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally on Friday evening, April 25.

 

 Spring Naturalists Rally – April 25-26-27

Join other outdoor enthusiasts in exploring and learning more about the Roan Mountain. All ages and all levels of outdoor experience are invited and encouraged to attend.

There is something for everybody and an abundance for many.

 

LINKS:

To order Dan’s book, email Judy:  jdourson@earthlink.net

Spring Naturalists Rally – brochure and registration

Friends of Roan Mountain


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