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- Publisher : CABI; First edition (July 11, 2005)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 560 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0851995365
- ISBN-13 : 978-0851995366
- Item Weight : 2.85 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.7 x 1.3 x 6.9 inches
Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shield
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by David Hammond(Author)
The Guiana Shield is an ancient geological formation located in the northern part of South America, covering an area of 1 million square kilometers. Despite its hostile environment, it is home to many unusual and highly specialized plants and animals, which constitute a rich area of biodiversity. Chapters in this book include hydrology, nutrient cycling, forest phenology, insect-plant interactions, forest microclimate, plant distributions, forest dynamics and conservation and management of flora and fauna. It provides a comprehensive and detailed review of the ecology, biology and natural history of the forests of the area.
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