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Biology Of Mangroves & Seagrasses 3e
Peter J. Hogarth
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Description for Biology Of Mangroves & Seagrasses 3e
Hardback. A comprehensive update of this popular and practical introduction to mangrove and seagrass biology providing a concise and affordable overview. Series: Biology of Habitats Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PSTS; RNC; RNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 664.
Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and 'gardening' seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other ... Read more
Mangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and 'gardening' seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Biology of Habitats Series
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198716549
SKU
V9780198716549
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About Peter J. Hogarth
Peter J. Hogarth studied Zoology at Edinburgh University, graduating with BSc Zoology in 1965. He then did a PhD at the Department of Biology at the University of York, and was appointed Assistant Lecturer, then Lecturer and Senior Lecturer. He retired in 2008, and currently holds an Honorary Fellowship in the Department. He has worked in Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Maldives, ... Read more
Reviews for Biology Of Mangroves & Seagrasses 3e
This book would seem most appropriate for upper-level undergraduate orgraduate courses. For graduate students or faculty working with mangrove or seagrasses, this is a perfect one-stop source on the "big picture" regarding these systems.
Craig Layman, Quarterly Review of Biology
Review from previous edition The book is a well-written, introductory text covering a wide range of topics ... ... Read more
Craig Layman, Quarterly Review of Biology
Review from previous edition The book is a well-written, introductory text covering a wide range of topics ... ... Read more