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Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar
Beentje, Henk J.; Bandeira, Solamao
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Description for Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar
paperback. Extensively illustrated, Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar identifies all the species found in Africa. Num Pages: 91 pages. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST; WMB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 276.
Growing on the edge of land and sea, mangrove trees are adapted to an amazing range of environmental factors; they cope with changing salt levels, low soil oxygen, and ever-changing water levels. They protect shorelines against tsunamis and cyclones. Extensively illustrated, Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar identifies all the species found in Africa and provides a valuable insight into how they contribute to conservation, coastal defence systems, as a shelter for aquatic species, and as an important habitat type in its own right.
Growing on the edge of land and sea, mangrove trees are adapted to an amazing range of environmental factors; they cope with changing salt levels, low soil oxygen, and ever-changing water levels. They protect shorelines against tsunamis and cyclones. Extensively illustrated, Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar identifies all the species found in Africa and provides a valuable insight into how they contribute to conservation, coastal defence systems, as a shelter for aquatic species, and as an important habitat type in its own right.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Kew Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
91
Condition
New
Number of Pages
91
Place of Publication
Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842461358
SKU
V9781842461358
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