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Biogeography and Ecology in Madagascar
. Ed(S): Battistini, R.; Richard-Vindard, G.
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paperback. Editor(s): Battistini, R.; Richard-Vindard, G. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 780 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1325.
In spite of its proximity to Africa (the distance between Cap Saint- Andre and the African coast is only 300 km. ) Madagascar cannot be considered as adependent part of that continent. The Great Island has been separated from Mrica from at least the middle of the Secondary, and has evolved separately: its flora and fauna have acquired a very pronounced individuality, in spite ofsome affinities with Africa (although they also have affinities with India and the Indian archipelago). No naturallaboratory could lend itselfbetter ifnot to all, at least to the majority, of the absorbing problems offered for study by ... Read more
In spite of its proximity to Africa (the distance between Cap Saint- Andre and the African coast is only 300 km. ) Madagascar cannot be considered as adependent part of that continent. The Great Island has been separated from Mrica from at least the middle of the Secondary, and has evolved separately: its flora and fauna have acquired a very pronounced individuality, in spite ofsome affinities with Africa (although they also have affinities with India and the Indian archipelago). No naturallaboratory could lend itselfbetter ifnot to all, at least to the majority, of the absorbing problems offered for study by ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
780
Condition
New
Series
Monographiae Biologicae
Number of Pages
765
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401571616
SKU
V9789401571616
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