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The popular view of the tropical rainforest as a monolithic tangle ofrain-soaked trees, vines, birds, monkeys and big cats is a widespreadmyth. __**Tropical Rain Forests: An Ecological and BiogeographicalComparison**__ explodes that myth by showing that rain forests indifferent tropical regions are unique despite superficial similarities.Written by two leading figures in the field, this essential newvolume: * Emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of rain forests intropical Asia, tropical America, Africa,Madagascar,New Guinea,and Australia * Begins with an introduction to the climate, biogeographic history,and environment of tropical rain forests * Presents an extended cross-continental treatment of majoranimal and plant groups * Outlines a research program involving cross-continentalcomparisons * Considers the impact of people on tropical forests anddiscusses conservation strategies based upon the characteristicsof particular regions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach * Includes natural history examples, figures, and a stunningcollection of color photographs

Who reads Tropical Rain Forests : An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison?

Author

Richard B. Primack, Professor Richard T. Corlett

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781405141093

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Agriculture, Science, Biology