Neotropical Biodiversity And Conservation
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Neotropical Biodiversity And Conservation
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Author : Arthur C. Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Mildred E. Mathias, Botanical Garden
Release Date : 1996
Neotropical Biodiversity And Conservation written by Arthur C. Gibson and has been published by Mildred E. Mathias, Botanical Garden this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Nature categories.
Biodiversity And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Forests
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Author : Steven P. Churchill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Biodiversity And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Forests written by Steven P. Churchill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
Neotropical Diversification Patterns And Processes
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Author : Valentí Rull
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-03-30
Neotropical Diversification Patterns And Processes written by Valentí Rull and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-30 with Science categories.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the patterns of biodiversity in various neotropical ecosystems, as well as a discussion on their historical biogeographies and underlying diversification processes. All chapters were written by prominent researchers in the fields of tropical biology, molecular ecology, climatology, paleoecology, and geography, producing an outstanding collection of essays, synthetic analyses, and novel investigations that describe and improve our understanding of the biodiversity of this unique region. With chapters on the Amazon and Caribbean forests, the Atlantic rainforests, the Andes, the Cerrado savannahs, the Caatinga drylands, the Chaco, and Mesoamerica – along with broad taxonomic coverage – this book summarizes a wide range of hypotheses, views, and methods concerning the processes and mechanisms of neotropical diversification. The range of perspectives presented makes the book a truly comprehensive, state-of-the-art publication on the topic, which will fascinate both scientists and general readers alike.
Neotropical Montane Forests
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Author : Henrik Balslev
language : en
Publisher: Aarhus University Press
Release Date : 1993
Neotropical Montane Forests written by Henrik Balslev and has been published by Aarhus University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Business & Economics categories.
Neotropical lowland rain forests have received much attention in the last decade, particularly in the debate concerning biological diversity. The lowland forests have been mentioned over and over again as examples of the genetic richness of the tropical forests, and it is true that in small sample plots of, for instance, one hectare of lowland rain forest, the number of species is enormous. Lately, however, it has become increasingly clear, that the high alpha-diversity of lowland tropical rain forests is not accompanied by an equally high beta- and gamma-diversity. Montane forests, on the other hand, have been known for their richness, but when estimating their alpha-diversity by traditional methods using quantitative inventories of trees, their species richness does not equal that of lowland forests. Recent work that includes other life forms than trees, ie. epiphytes, climbers, shrubs and non-vascular plants, however, indicate that the alpha-diversity in many montane forests equals that of lowland forests. When studying the diversity patterns on slightly larger geographic scales, it has become evident that differences in species composition between localities in montane forests is tremendous - their beta- and gamma-diversities are high. It appears that, although they cover much smaller extensions than lowland rain forests, Montane forests are the homes of the better part of the biological diversity of the neotropical countries. Discussions and attention relating to conservation has been equally skewed towards the lowland forests. Still, the montane forests are just as threatened by road construction, agriculture and cattle farming as the lowland forests are. Considering this lack of attention to montane forests, despite their importance for the biological diversity of the neotropics, it was appropriate to call for a symposium addressing these issues. Much knowledge obviously exists, but often in a scattered form, and it was the intention that a symposium could bring together researchers and others with interest in neotropical montane forests, biodiversity and conservation, to exchange ideas and knowledge, and to call attention to the importance of these ecosystems for the future of genetic resources of our planet. This volume contains a selection of abstracts from the "Neotropical Montane Forests Symposium" held at the New York Botanical Garden from June 21-26, 1993. The purpose of the symposium is to document biological and ecological diversity in neotropical wet and moist Montane forests, and place it in the context with other neotropical areas. Emphasis is given to plants, with regards to taxonomic and ecological richness, threatened and conservation areas of high biodiversity and endemism, the evolution, diversity, speciation, distribution and biogeography of Andean-centred genera and families.
Neotropical Owls
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Author : Paula L. Enriquez
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-07-24
Neotropical Owls written by Paula L. Enriquez and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-24 with Science categories.
This book presents a comprehensive biological and ecological information about owls in the neotropic area. In addition the book covers topics such as threats and conservation strategies for these nocturnal birds of prey from 18 Neotropical countries. Owls are a good example of diversification processes and have developed evolutionary characteristics themselves. These species are found almost everywhere in the world but most of them are distributed in tropical areas and about a third of them live in the Neotropics. This biogeographic region has a high biodiversity and even share lineages of species from other continents because at some point all were part of Pangea. Although we still have much to know and understand about this diverse, scarcely studied and threatened group this work aims to be a precedent for future and further research on the subject.
Molecular Ecology And Conservation Genetics Of Neotropical Mammals
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Author : Maximiliano Nardelli
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-02
Molecular Ecology And Conservation Genetics Of Neotropical Mammals written by Maximiliano Nardelli and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-02 with Science categories.
Although all living beings modify their environment, human beings have acquired the ability to do so on a superlative space-time scale. As a result of industrialization and the use of new technologies, the anthropogenic impact has been increasing in the last centuries, causing reductions in the sizes or the extinction of numerous wild populations. In this sense, from the field of conservation genetics, various efforts have been made in recent decades to provide new knowledge that contributes to the conservation of populations, species, and habitats. In this book, we summarize the concrete contributions of researchers to the conservation of the Neotropical mammals using Molecular Ecology techniques. The book is divided into three major sections. The first section provides an up-to-date review of the conservation status of Neotropical mammals, the applications of the molecular markers in its conservation, and the use of non-invasive and forensic genetic techniques. The second and third sections present, respectively, a series of case studies in various species or taxonomic groups of Neotropical mammals.
Ecology And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests
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Author : Maarten Kappelle
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-05-18
Ecology And Conservation Of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests written by Maarten Kappelle and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Covers the range of natural and managed oak forests in the highlands of tropical America. Providing an understanding of ecological patterns and processes that determine the structure and functioning of these forests, this volume aims to serve as a basis for sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.
Systematics And Conservation Of Neotropical Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Alessandro Catenazzi
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2021-08-31
Systematics And Conservation Of Neotropical Amphibians And Reptiles written by Alessandro Catenazzi and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-31 with Science categories.
This book includes all 14 articles contributed to the Special Issue "Systematics and Conservation of Neotropical Amphibians and Reptiles” in the journal Diversity, originally published in 2019 and 2020.
Biodiversity Of Pantepui
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Author : Valentí Rull
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2019-06-12
Biodiversity Of Pantepui written by Valentí Rull and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-12 with Nature categories.
Biodiversity of Pantepui: The Pristine "Lost World" of the Neotropical Guiana Highlands provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on the biota, origin, and evolution of the Pantepui biogeographical province. It synthesizes historical information and recent discoveries, covering the main biogeographic patterns, evolutionary trends, and conservational efforts. Written by international experts on the biodiversity of this pristine land, this book explores what makes Pantepui a unique natural laboratory to study the origin and evolution of Neotropical biodiversity under the influence of only natural drivers. It discusses the organisms living in Pentepui, including algae, plants, several groups of invertebrates, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The latter portion of the book delves into the effects of human activity and global warming on Pantepui, and current conservational efforts to combat these threats. Biodiversity of Pantepui is an important resource for researchers in ecology, biogeography, evolution, and conservation, who want to understand the biodiversity and natural history of this region, and how to help conserve and protect the Guiana Highlands from environmental and human damages. Offers a climactic and ecological history of the region since the Late Glacial epoch Discusses the evolutionary origin of the Pantepui biota and its biogeographical patterns Led by a team of editors whose expertise includes Pantepui, the Guiana Shield, and the Neotropics in general
Working Forests In The Neotropics
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Author : Daniel J. Zarin
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2004-12-29
Working Forests In The Neotropics written by Daniel J. Zarin and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-29 with Nature categories.
Neotropical forests sustain a wealth of biodiversity, provide a wide range of ecosystem services and products, and support the livelihoods of millions of people. But is forest management a viable conservation strategy in the tropics? Supporters of sustainable forest management have promoted it as a solution to problems of both biodiversity protection and economic stagnation. Detractors insist that any conservation strategy short of fully protected status is a waste of resources and that forest management actually hastens deforestation. By focusing on a set of critical issues and case studies, this book explores the territory between these positions, highlighting the major factors that contribute to or detract from the chances of achieving forest conservation through sustainable management.