Inselbergs: Biotic Diversity of Isolated Rock Outcrops in Tropical and Temperate Regions (2000) (Ecological Studies #146)
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- Synopsis
- Inselbergs are isolated rock outcrops that stand out abruptly from surrounding plains. Despite the widespread occurrence of granite inselbergs throughout all climatic and vegetational zones, their remarkably rich plant life was largely neglected in the recent literature. This richly and partly in color illustrated volume provides a detailed survey of all major abiotic and biotic features characteristic for inselbergs. The extreme environmental conditions on inselbergs are described in depth as well as specific adaptive traits of rock outcrop plants including their morphological, anatomical and physiological responses. The diversity and structure of inselberg plant communities are examined on a global scale with detailed regional accounts for different tropical and temperate zones.
- Copyright:
- 2000
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9783642597732
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783540672692
- Publisher:
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Date of Addition:
- 08/11/22
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- S. Porembski
- Edited by:
- W. Barthlott
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