Tropical Rainforests of the Guiana Shield

Título:
Tropical Rainforests of the Guiana Shield
Autor:
David Hammond
Materia:
Environmental Sciences
Editor:
Cabi Publishing
Descripción:
The Guiana Shield is an ancient geological formation located in the northern part of South America, covering an area of one million square kilometres. Despite its hostile environment, it is home to many unusual and highly specialized plants and animals, which constitute a rich area of biodiversity. Chapters in this book include hydrology, nutrient cycling, forest phenology, insect-plant interactions, forest microclimate, plant distributions, forest dynamics and conservation and management of flora and fauna. It provides a comprehensive and detailed review of the ecology, biology and natural history of the forests of the area.
Identificadores:
E-ISBN: 9781845930929 ISBN: 9780851995366
Colección:
CABI