Endemism in Vascular Plants

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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The book is an important basis for biologists, ecologists, geographers, planners and managers of nature reserves and national parks, and people generally interested in nature conservation and biogeography of vascular plants.

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Utgivningsdatum2013-09-03
Mått155 x 235 x 19 mm
Vikt654 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SeriePlant and Vegetation
Antal sidor348
Upplaga2014
FörlagSpringer
ISBN9789400769120

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Part I. The Meaning of Endemism.- 1. The Increasing Importance of Endemism: Responsibility, the Media and Education.- 2. How to Quantify Endemism.- Part II. Endemic Vascular Plants over Time.- 3. Factors that Create and Increase Endemism.- 4. Factors that Threaten and Reduce Endemism.- Part III. Endemic Vascular Plants in Space .- 5. Biogeography of Endemic Vascular Plants – Overview.- 6. Endemism on Islands - Case Studies.- 7. Endemism in Mainland Regions - Case Studies.- Part IV. Endemism in Vascular Plants – Synthesis.- Appendix.- Glossary.

From the reviews: "Researchers, students, land managers, and interested general readers will likely find this well-written book a valuable reference, particularly if they are interested in plant ecology, evolution, diversity, biogeography, or conservation. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; informed general audiences." (A. L. Jacobsen, Choice, Vol. 51 (8), April, 2014)