A neotropical companion :
Kricher, John C.
A neotropical companion : an introduction to the animals, plants, and ecosystems of the New World tropics / John C. Kricher, illustrated by William E. Davis, Jr. - Second edition. - xvi, 451 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index (pages 435-451).
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1. Tropical climates and ecosystems -- Chapter 2 Rainforest structure and diversity -- Chapter 3. How a rainforest functions -- Chapter 4. Evolutionary patterns in the tropics -- Chapter 5. Complexities of coevolution an ecology of fruit -- Chapter 6. The neotropical pharmacy -- Chapter 7. Living off the land in the tropics -- Chapter 8. Rivers through rainforest -- Chapter 9. Introduction to the Andes and Tepuis -- Chapter 10. Savannas and dry forest -- Chapter 11. Coastal ecosystems: Mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs -- Chapter 12. Neotropical birds -- Chapter 13. A rainforest bestiary -- Chapter 14. Deforestation and conservation of biodiversity.
0691044333
Ecology
Natural history
Ecología
Historia natural
Latin America
América Latina
577.0980913
A neotropical companion : an introduction to the animals, plants, and ecosystems of the New World tropics / John C. Kricher, illustrated by William E. Davis, Jr. - Second edition. - xvi, 451 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index (pages 435-451).
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1. Tropical climates and ecosystems -- Chapter 2 Rainforest structure and diversity -- Chapter 3. How a rainforest functions -- Chapter 4. Evolutionary patterns in the tropics -- Chapter 5. Complexities of coevolution an ecology of fruit -- Chapter 6. The neotropical pharmacy -- Chapter 7. Living off the land in the tropics -- Chapter 8. Rivers through rainforest -- Chapter 9. Introduction to the Andes and Tepuis -- Chapter 10. Savannas and dry forest -- Chapter 11. Coastal ecosystems: Mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs -- Chapter 12. Neotropical birds -- Chapter 13. A rainforest bestiary -- Chapter 14. Deforestation and conservation of biodiversity.
0691044333
Ecology
Natural history
Ecología
Historia natural
Latin America
América Latina
577.0980913