Tropical Rain Forests
An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison
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Beschreibung
The popular view of the tropical rainforest as a monolithic tangleof
rain-soaked trees, vines, birds, monkeys and big cats is awidespread
myth. Tropical Rain Forests: An Ecological andBiogeographical
Comparison explodes that myth by showing that rain forestsin
different tropical regions are unique despite superficialsimilarities.
Written by two leading figures in the field, this essentialnew
volume:
* * Emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of rain forestsin
tropical Asia, tropical America, Africa,Madagascar,NewGuinea,
and Australia
* Begins with an introduction to the climate, biogeographichistory,
and environment of tropical rain forests
* Presents an extended cross-continental treatment of major
animal and plant groups
* Outlines a research program involving cross-continental
comparisons
* Considers the impact of people on tropical forests and
discusses conservation strategies based upon thecharacteristics
of particular regions rather than a one-size-fits-allapproach
* Includes natural history examples, figures, and astunning
collection of color photographs
Autor*in
Richard B. Primack
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Biowissenschaften Conservation Science Life Sciences Naturschutzbiologie