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Biology and Wildlife of the Mediterranean Region

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Buch | Softcover
350 Seiten
1999
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-850035-3 (ISBN)
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The Mediterranean is exceptional not only for its ecological diversity, but also because of its long history of interactions between humans and the other flora and fauna of the region. This book synthesises the ecological aspects of Mediterranean biota and their habitats. It is of interest to researchers, naturalists, and ecotourists.
The Mediterranean is an outstanding 'hot- spot' of biological diversity. It is exceptional not only for this, but also because of its long history of interactions between its human inhabitants and the other fauna and flora of the region. The cradle of many civilizations, the Mediterranean region has been host to humans for thousands of years. This book is the first to synthesise our current understanding of the ecology, biology, and geology of Mediterranean animals, birds, and plants, and their habitats. The authors focus on the unique historical determinants and spatial patterns of Mediterranean biodiversity. In particular, the dramatic impacts of long-term human activities on the region's landscapes, flora, and fauna, are considered. This fascinating story will be of interest to researchers and students in ecology, biology, conservation, and geography, as well as to naturalists, and ecotourists visiting this popular holiday region.

Preface; 1. Setting the scene; 2. Determinants of present-day biodiversity; 3. Present-day biodiversity: plants and animals; 4. Scales of observation; 5. A patchwork of habitats; 6. Populations, species, and community variations; 7. Life history traits and ecosystem functioning; 8. Man as sculptor of Mediterranean landscapes; 9. Biodiversity ups and downs; 10. Challenges for the future; Glossary; References

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.11.1999
Co-Autor James Aronson
Zusatzinfo numerous line illustrations
Verlagsort Oxford
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Zoologie
Naturwissenschaften Geowissenschaften Geografie / Kartografie
ISBN-10 0-19-850035-1 / 0198500351
ISBN-13 978-0-19-850035-3 / 9780198500353
Zustand Neuware
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