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Author:
Adams, Jonathan S.
Title:
Species richness : patterns in the diversity of life / Jonathan Adams.
Publisher:
In association with Praxis,
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
xvii, 380 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Biodiversity.
Biodiversity conservation.
Vegetation and climate.
Extinction (Biology)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [365]-378) and index.
Contents:
Local-scale patterns in species richness -- The Holy Grail of ecology: Latitudinal gradients -- Deep time and mass extinctions -- Hotspots and coldspots -- The march of Cain: Humans as a destroyer of species -- Knowing what is out there -- The current threats -- Holding on to what is left.
Series:
Springer-Praxis books in environmental sciences
ISBN:
3540742778 (hbk.)
9783540742777 (hbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)176834161
LCCN:
2008943658
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

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