261 p. Includes: illustrations, bibliography. In Spanish. This book describes general aspects of the geography, climate and history of Golfito, and then discusses its biodiversity, beginning with aquatic organisms and environments (sea, rivers and mangroves). It continues with the complex terrestrial vegetation of the Golfito National Wildlife Refuge, and contains several chapters on various groups of insects. The book concludes with terrestrial vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). The final chapter discusses the conservation problems facing the Osa Conservation Area.

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Title

Historia Natural de Golfito, Costa Rica

Publisher

Editorial INBio

Publication Date

2005

Language

Spanish

ISBN 10

9968927074

ISBN 13

9789968927079

Binding

Soft cover

Condition

Fine

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Costa Rica

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This book describes general aspects of the geography, climate and history of Golfito, and then discusses its biodiversity, beginning with aquatic organisms and environments (sea, rivers and mangroves). It continues with the complex terrestrial vegetation of the Golfito National Wildlife Refuge, and contains several chapters on various groups of insects. The book concludes with terrestrial vertebrates (amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). The final chapter discusses the conservation problems facing the Osa Conservation Area.

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