Survey Of Caves In Cape Range North West Cape Peninsula Western Australia
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Survey Of Caves In Cape Range North West Cape Peninsula Western Australia
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Author : William F. Humphreys
language : en
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Release Date : 1991
Survey Of Caves In Cape Range North West Cape Peninsula Western Australia written by William F. Humphreys and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Cave animals categories.
Australian National Bibliography 1992
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Author : National Library of Australia
language : en
Publisher: National Library Australia
Release Date : 1988
Australian National Bibliography 1992 written by National Library of Australia and has been published by National Library Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Australia categories.
Australian Caves And Karst Systems
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Author : John Webb
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-08-31
Australian Caves And Karst Systems written by John Webb and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-31 with Science categories.
This book, part of the series Cave and Karst Systems of the World, begins with a review of the interaction between people and caves in Australia (including conservation), followed by descriptions of the spectacular cave diving sites, before comprehensively covering all the major carbonate and noncarbonate karst areas, subdivided by rock type and region, and including the origin of the caves. This is followed by broad overviews of cave minerals and speleothems, cave biology and cave fossils. Each section was written by one or more specialists in the topic and is illustrated by clear diagrams and superb colour photos. The book emphasises the unique aspects of the Australian karst, including the variability in the age of the caves (very old to very young) and the impact of isolation on the stygofauna, as well as the vertebrate fossils preserved in the caves. Written in an easy-to-read style, the book is a primary reference guide to Australian karst and represents a valuable asset for anyone interested in the topic, not only cavers and academics.
Subterranean Ecosystems
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Author : Horst Wilkens
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Release Date : 2000
Subterranean Ecosystems written by Horst Wilkens and has been published by Elsevier Science & Technology this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
The types of animals and habitats found in subterranean ecosystems are described together with the geological formations in which they occur and their distribution on earth. The ecology of some subterranean terrestrial and aquatic systems are described together with subterranean ecosystems in different climatic zones. The nature of the adaptations to life in complete darkness, and to the often sparse and patchily distributed foods or various trophic origins, are described. A central part of the volume deals with the characteristics and process involved in the adaptation, speciation and evolution of subterranean animals. The volume concludes with a consideration of the conservation issues arising.
Invertebrate Taxonomy
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language : en
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Release Date : 1996
Invertebrate Taxonomy written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Animals categories.
The Biology Of Hypogean Fishes
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Author : Aldemaro Romero
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
The Biology Of Hypogean Fishes written by Aldemaro Romero 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 2013-06-29 with Science categories.
Hypogean (cave, artesian) fishes have fascinated researchers even before they were described in the scientific literature in 1842. Since then, a number of scientists have used them to justify their own evolutionary ideas, from neo-Lamarckism to neo-Darwinism, from neutral evolution to selectionist approaches. Research in recent years has shown that these fishes are much more complex in their adaptations to the subterranean environment than previously believed: there are those with features expected from living in total darkness (complete blindness and depigmentation) and poor in nutrients (extremely low metabolic rates); others differ very little, if any, from their epigean (surface) ancestors in their morphology and physiology (but not so in their behavior). Some of them even live in nutrient-rich environments. Actually, one of the most overlooked facets of these animals is that there are more species of hypogean fishes without troglomorphisms (blindness, depigmentation) than with troglomorphic ones. The study of these apparently `unadapted' fishes is providing new insights into our understanding of the evolution of phenotypic characters, founding effect, behavioral, and physiological adaptations. The 86 species of troglomorphic fishes described so far belong to 18 different families, many of which would hardly fit the notion that they were 'preadapted' to conquer the underground environment. Further, many troglomorphic `species' show very little genotypic differentiation when compared with their putative ancestors, indicating that massive phenotype changes can be achieved via little genetic reorganization, a reorganization that mostly affects regulatory genes. These and many other topics are discussed in this volume containing 29 papers, written by 41 authors from 9 countries. Hopefully, this volume will convince many other researchers that hypogean fishes represent a unique opportunity to study a concept in evolutionary biology that is only superficially understood: convergent evolution.
A Guide To Speleological Literature Of The English Language
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Author : Diana E. Northup
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
A Guide To Speleological Literature Of The English Language written by Diana E. Northup and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Reference categories.
"This is a family story of America's most famous cave explorer who was trapped and died in Sand Cave in 1925. That story has been told many times, but never before has the complete life of Floyd Collins been presented. Floyd's younger brother Homer tells how Floyd was fascinated with caves from his childhood, of his discovery of the famous Crystal Cave on the home property, and of the rescue attempts from the viewpoint of a brother so devoted that his extraordinary efforts to save Floyd were rewarded by his being removed from the premises while others inexperienced in working in caves carried on the unsuccessful attempt. It is a warm story of a man whose love in life was exploring caves, a man who endured his grim death with dignity and pride in his vocation."--Page 4 of cover
Caves
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Author : David Shaw Gillieson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-06-09
Caves written by David Shaw Gillieson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-09 with Science categories.
People have been interested in caves for a very long time. Our distant ancestors used them for shelter, as sources of water, and as places in which to conduct essential rituals. They adorned their walls with quite sophisticated artwork depicting both their existential and spiritual concerns. Caves feature in our mythology, they are used as places of worship in many cultures, and they are used throughout the world as places in which to store prized foodstuffs and wine. For at least two hundred years they have attracted scientists, artists, photographers, and recreational cavers. This book aims examines how caves form, the light they shed on past environments and climates, and the values, both environmental and cultural, that they provide to humanity. This second edition of Caves: Processes, Development, and Management is a welcome revision of the author’s earlier treatment released over twenty years ago. It has been updated, significantly expanded, and largely rewritten. The intervening years have seen a dramatic increase in karst and cave research globally, with significant advances in our understanding of fundamental processes, in our ability to extract proxy climatic and environmental data from cave deposits, and in our understanding of the breadth of cave values and as a result the complexity of their management needs. This new edition adopts a broad international perspective in the research examples used and the cited literature, and has actively sought out material from the tropical world and the southern continents, thus avoiding the European and North American bias frequently found in speleological publications. Caves: Processes, Development, and Management, Second Edition, is organised into four sections. In the first section, contemporary processes of cave formation are examined. The second section of the book deals with past processes and their physical manifestation. In the third section, the use of caves by various organisms from bacteria to humans is explored. The final section of the book reviews our changing approaches to cave management and to catchment management on karst terrains. The book will be of use to anyone who is interested in caves and karst, or who wants to understand about cave formation, development, values and management.
Records Of The Western Australian Museum
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language : en
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Release Date : 1975
Records Of The Western Australian Museum written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Natural history categories.
Records Of The Western Australian Museum
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Author : Western Australian Museum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Records Of The Western Australian Museum written by Western Australian Museum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Natural history categories.