Biogeography : an ecological and evolutionary approach /
Cox, C. Barry 1931-
Biogeography : an ecological and evolutionary approach / by C. Barry Cox and Peter D. Moore. - Sixth edition. - ix, 298 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Acknowledgements -- Introduction to biogeography -- Biodiversity -- Patterns of distribution -- Communities and ecosystems -- The source of novelty -- Patterns in the past -- Patterns of life today -- Interpreting the past -- Ice and change -- The making of today -- Projecting into the future -- Drawing lines in the water -- Life (and death) on islands -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
"The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up-to-date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies. New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further debate in the current literature Balanced treatment of continental biogeography, island biogeography and marine biogeography"--Publisher description.
086542778X 9780865427785 0631219137 9780631219132
99014649
Biogeography
QH84 / .C65 2000
578.09
Biogeography : an ecological and evolutionary approach / by C. Barry Cox and Peter D. Moore. - Sixth edition. - ix, 298 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Acknowledgements -- Introduction to biogeography -- Biodiversity -- Patterns of distribution -- Communities and ecosystems -- The source of novelty -- Patterns in the past -- Patterns of life today -- Interpreting the past -- Ice and change -- The making of today -- Projecting into the future -- Drawing lines in the water -- Life (and death) on islands -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
"The latest edition of this highly successful and popular textbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in biogeography. It offers excellent insight into the multi-disciplinary nature of biogeography, providing the student with a sound historical base, up-to-date factual content and a clear explanation of current controversies. New chapter on molecular evidence for the interpretation of patterns of biogeography New section on the biogeography of parasitic diseases Strong use of references providing a platform for advanced students to follow further debate in the current literature Balanced treatment of continental biogeography, island biogeography and marine biogeography"--Publisher description.
086542778X 9780865427785 0631219137 9780631219132
99014649
Biogeography
QH84 / .C65 2000
578.09