The Ohio Naturalist, Vol. I, No. 7, May, 1901

"The Ohio Naturalist, Vol. I, No. 7, May, 1901" by The Biological Club of The Ohio State University and edited by John H. Schaffner, is a window into turn-of-the-century scientific exploration, with a focus on Ohio’s diverse natural world. The journal offers a range of articles that explore the state's ecology, from the peculiar variations in the leaves and flowers of Syndesmon thalictroides to the discovery with new insect species. It also provides readers insights into the amphibians housed within the Ohio State University Zoological Museum, and examines the complete life story of the Promethea moth. Furthermore, the publication keeps readers informed on the happenings of the Biological Club, sharing vital news within Ohio’s tight-knit community of naturalists; together these stories paint a vibrant picture of the scientific discoveries and active ecological examinations that were happening in the area at the time.