As in the previous (fourth) edition, the text integrates the three main threads of biogeography: i) ecological biogeography (how organisms live together where they are today); ii) the analytical biogeography of present day distribution patterns (where they live, in what diversity and how they disper
Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach, 7th edition
โ Scribed by C. Barry Cox, Peter D. Moore
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 435
- Edition
- 7
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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 debate in the current literature Balanced treatment of continental biogeography, island biogeography and marine biogeography
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