Biogeography [recurso electrónico] : an ecological and evolutionary approach / C. Barry Cox and Peter D. Moore.

Por: Cox, C. Barry (Christopher Barry), 1931-Colaborador(es): Moore, Peter DTipo de material: TextoTextoDetalles de publicación: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2005Edición: 7th edDescripción: 1 online resource (xi, 428 p.) : ill. (some col.)ISBN: 9781444311174; 1444311174Tema(s): Biogeography | SCIENCE -- Microscopes & Microscopy | NATURE -- Animals -- WildlifeGénero/Forma: Electronic books. | Electronic books.Formatos físicos adicionales: Print version:: Biogeography.Clasificación CDD: 578.09 Clasificación LoC:QH84 | .C65 2005Recursos en línea: Libro electrónicoTexto
Contenidos:
Introduction to biogeography -- A history of biogeography -- Patterns of biodiversity -- Patterns of distribution -- Communities and ecosystems -- The source of novelty -- Life, death and evolution on islands -- Living in the past -- The geography of life today -- Ice and change -- Transforming the planet -- Drawing lines in the water -- Interpreting the past: I. Molecular and isotopic biogeography -- Interpreting the past: II. Principles and practice -- Foretelling the future.
Resumen: The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up-to-date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies.; New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography.; New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases.; Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further deb.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to biogeography -- A history of biogeography -- Patterns of biodiversity -- Patterns of distribution -- Communities and ecosystems -- The source of novelty -- Life, death and evolution on islands -- Living in the past -- The geography of life today -- Ice and change -- Transforming the planet -- Drawing lines in the water -- Interpreting the past: I. Molecular and isotopic biogeography -- Interpreting the past: II. Principles and practice -- Foretelling the future.

The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up-to-date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies.; New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography.; New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases.; Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further deb.

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