Rapid Assessment Program Ser.: A Biological Assessment of the Aquatic Ecosystems of the Pantanal, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brasil by Barry Chernoff (2000, Trade Paperback)
The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world, covering more than 365,00 kilometers of the central floodplains of Brasil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. This fragile ecosystem, dependent upon critical habitats and the flood cycle, is under threat from the silt runoff of deforested highlands and efforts by man to make the area navigable. This assessment, which discovered new species in the area, examines previously unexplored regions of the Pantanal--essential sanctuaries for migratory birds, critical nursery grounds for aquatic life, and refuges for such creatures as the black caiman, deer, and jaguar.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Conservation International
ISBN-10
1881173356
ISBN-13
9781881173359
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2151720
Product Key Features
Author
Barry Chernoff
Publication Name
Biological Assessment of the Aquatic Ecosystems of the Pantanal, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brasil
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Series
Rapid Assessment Program Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
306 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
1.1in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
0.9in
Item Weight
30.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
18
Lc Classification Number
Qh117.B485 2000
Copyright Date
2000
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Regional