The Karoo : Ecological Patterns and Processes

W. Richard J. Dean

ISBN 10: 0521126878 / ISBN 13: 9780521126878

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2009

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Karoo : Ecological Patterns and Processes
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521126878
• ISBN 13: 9780521126878
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 22D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 771 grams

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Synopsis

The Succulent and Nama Karoo form part of the arid southwestern 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 synthesize these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics, and anthropogenic influences. The contributions offer novel analyses of the factors distinguishing the Karoo from other temperate deserts and challenge generalizations about semi-arid ecosystems.

Book Description

The Succulent and Nama Karoo form part of the arid southwestern zone of Africa, a vast area of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique region have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences.