Catalogue and journal, v1563
Page 623
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W. Reimer 1950 Journal 7 Apr. México: Chiapas: 28 mi. ESE Comitan, 4900 ft., San Jose [illegible] was disappointed to find nothing under the large number of pieces of log and debris turned over. Broke apart four large (3 ft. dia.) brownliads but found no salamanders or frogs. Did collect two chiton-like invertebrates from the brownliads. N & camp in the area traversed the terrain undulates slightly and is covered by a pine, semi-open forest; broadleaf trees occur scattered among the pines but are not abundant. Along the stream course (contains only a few small scattered pools at present) there is a dense jungle tangle of tall broadleaves, spines and low shrubs. In open areas in the pine forest are frequently blackberry- service (1-2 ft.) oak thickets. 8 Apr. W and S-ward today. A ridge about a ¼ mi. from camp provides a good view of the surrounding terrain. The west appears to be less forested in the distance. To the north, the long narrow lake with forested ridges beyond. The east, toward Guatemala with only mountains and dense forest. The view south is impaired by similar small ridges as the one I was on. The second ridge from camp has a very dense jungle growth on the windward eastern side. In going through this dense growth I apparently disturbed a