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Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
ISBN-109400741405
ISBN-139789400741409
eBay Product ID (ePID)112875780
Product Key Features
Number of PagesX, 382 Pages
Publication NameVegetation Ecology of Socotra
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLife Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Botany, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / General
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
AuthorGary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
Subject AreaNature, Science
SeriesPlant and Vegetation Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight28.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2012-937039
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number7
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal581.709533
Table Of ContentPreface.- Acknowledgements.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Topography, Climate and Soils.- 3. Geology.- 4. Flora and Biogeography.- 5. Ecology and Adaptive Strategies.- 6. Vegetation.- 7. Environmental Management.- Appendix 1. List of vascular plant species of the Socotra archipelago.- Appendix 2. List of bryophytes of Socotra.- Appendix 3. List of lichens of Socotra.- References.- Index.
SynopsisAlthough the unique flora of the Socotra Archipelago with its high degree of endemism has received much attention recently, little information is available on the vegetation and related ecological aspects. Based on their extensive field experience of the region, the authors have assimilated a vast amount of knowledge to produce this book, which gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. The book is divided into seven chapters. After a brief introduction and overviews of important abiotic features, various aspects of the vascular flora are presented in Chapter 4, together with accounts of the bryophyte and lichen flora. Ecology and adaptive strategies of the plants are dealt with in Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 gives a concise description of the main vegetation units. Finally, important management issues of the vegetation are discussed, an essential topic to ensure preservation of the natural heritage of the archipelago., This book gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003, and as a World Heritage Site in 2008. It includes comparisons with other islands from a biogeographical perspective., Although the unique flora of the Socotra Archipelago with its high degree of endemism has received much attention recently, little information is available on the vegetation and related ecological aspects. Based on their extensive field experience of the region, the authors have assimilated a vast amount of knowledge to produce this book, which gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.The book is divided into seven chapters. After a brief introduction and overviews of important abiotic features, various aspects of the vascular flora are presented in Chapter 4, together with accounts of the bryophyte and lichen flora. Ecology and adaptive strategies of the plants are dealt with in Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 gives a concise description of the main vegetation units. Finally, important management issues of the vegetation are discussed, an essential topic to ensure preservation of the natural heritage of the archipelago.
LC Classification NumberQK900-989
