The Karoo: Ecological Patterns and Processes - Couverture rigide

 
9780521554503: The Karoo: Ecological Patterns and Processes
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521554500 ISBN 13 : 9780521554503
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.

Revue de presse

Review of the hardback: ' ... a fine synthesis that will be a lasting work of reference.' Trends in Ecology and Evolution

Review of the hardback: 'This book provides insight ... I loved it. I loved it for the depth of information and the logical presentation, for the beauty of the academic language and the pictures it created in my mind.' Winescape

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521554500
ISBN 13 
9780521554503
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
398
Éditeur
Dean W. Richard J., Milton Suzanne
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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