The purpose of this profile is to summarize information on vernal pools, with an emphasis on those of southern California. Reference is made throughout the text to studies of the extensive Central Valley pools, but I have not systematically covered the literature of these pools, nor have I delved too deeply into work done on temporary wetlands elsewhere in the world. For those who wish to know more about temporary wetlands in general, the literature cited should provide a starting point.
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