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Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands
Mueller-Dombois, Dieter; Fosberg, F. R.
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Description for Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands
Hardback. Presents the synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. These islands encompass a range of climate, geography and geology. This book is intended for biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island biology. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 760 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1MK; PSTS; RGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1526.
Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. The authors' efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island ... Read more
Written by the leading authorities on the plant diversity and ecology of the Pacific islands, this book is a magisterial synthesis of the vegetation and landscapes of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is organized by island group, and includes information on geography, geology, phytogeographic relationships, and human influences on vegetation. Vegetation of the Tropical Pacific Islands features over 400 color photographs, plus dozens of maps and climate diagrams. The authors' efforts in assembling the existing information into an integrated, comprehensive book will be welcomed by biogeographers, plant ecologists, conservation biologists, and all scientists with an interest in island ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
760
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
733
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387982854
SKU
V9780387982854
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Ref
99-15
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