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The Ecology of Large Herbivores in South and Southeast Asia
. Ed(S): Ahrestani, Farshid S.; Sankaran, Mahesh
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hardcover. Editor(s): Ahrestani, Farshid S.; Sankaran, Mahesh. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 257 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 31 colour illustrations, 20 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; PSAF; PSVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 567.
Large terrestrial mammalian herbivores play critical roles in ecosystems by acting as regulators of energy and nutrient cycles, modulators of plant community composition and grassland-woodland transitions, agents of seed dispersal, and as prey for large carnivores. Though large herbivores represent a prominent component of mammalian assemblages throughout South and Southeast Asia, little is known about their roles in ecosystems in the region. This volume presents, for the first time, a collection of studies on the ecology of the rich and diverse large herbivore assemblages of South and Southeast Asia. Prepared by experts on herbivores of the region, it covers a comprehensive ... Read more
Large terrestrial mammalian herbivores play critical roles in ecosystems by acting as regulators of energy and nutrient cycles, modulators of plant community composition and grassland-woodland transitions, agents of seed dispersal, and as prey for large carnivores. Though large herbivores represent a prominent component of mammalian assemblages throughout South and Southeast Asia, little is known about their roles in ecosystems in the region. This volume presents, for the first time, a collection of studies on the ecology of the rich and diverse large herbivore assemblages of South and Southeast Asia. Prepared by experts on herbivores of the region, it covers a comprehensive ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
257
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401775687
SKU
V9789401775687
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