A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems of the New World TropicsPrinceton University Press, 1989 - 436 pages
After giving an overview of the different kinds of ecosystems in the tropics, the author describes the structure, function, and evolution of tropical rain forests. Tropical trees are then discussed, as are the vast array of vines, orchids, bromeliads, and other plants that live among the branches of the forest giants. A chapter on the "tropical pharmacy" treats the many drugs present in tropical vegetation and the evolutionary influence of these drugs. The book surveys the great diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods of the neotropics and provides separate chapters on tropical savannas and on coastal ecosystems. An epilogue deals with the crucially important issues of the conservation of neotropical environments. |
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A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and ... John C. Kricher Limited preview - 1997 |
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