Buy this book on-line Dean, W. Richard, and Suzanne J. Milton (editors) : The Karoo. Ecological patterns and processes(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999) 0521554500 ISBN 0521554500
4to; laminated pictorial boards; pp. xxii + (ii) + 374, incl. index; graphs; photographs; tables; maps; diagrams. Trace of spotting to endpapers. Very good condition. "The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book is the first to synthesis these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Novel analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalizations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world." Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Dean, W. Richard, and Suzanne J. Milton (editors) : The Karoo. Ecological patterns and processes. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, libri antichi, livres anciens, livres rares and out of print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |