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Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2020-09-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486312926 |
Download The Invertebrate World of Australia's Subtropical Rainforests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Invertebrate World of Australia’s Subtropical Rainforests is a comprehensive review of Australia’s Gondwanan rainforest invertebrate fauna, covering its taxonomy, distribution, biogeography, fossil history, plant community and insect–plant relationships. This is the first work to document the invertebrate diversity of this biologically important region, as well as explain the uniqueness and importance of the organisms. This book examines invertebrates within the context of the plant world that they are dependent on and offers an understanding of Australia’s outstanding (but still largely unknown) subtropical rainforests. All major, and many minor, invertebrate taxa are described and the book includes a section of colour photos of distinctive species. There is also a strong emphasis on plant and habitat associations and fragmentation impacts, as well as a focus on the regionally inclusive Gondwana Rainforests (Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia) World Heritage Area. The Invertebrate World of Australia’s Subtropical Rainforests will be of value to professional biologists and ecologists, as well as amateur entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.
Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2021-05-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1486314287 |
Download The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Flowering of Australia’s Rainforests provides a comprehensive introduction to the pollination ecology, evolution and conservation of Australian rainforest plants, with particular emphasis on subtropical rainforests and their associated pollinators. This significantly expanded second edition includes new information on the impact of climate change, fire, fragmentation and invasive species. Rainforests continue to be a focus of global conservation concern, not only from threats to biodiversity in general, but to pollinators specifically. Within Australia, this has been emphasised by recent cataclysmic fire impacts, ongoing extreme drought events, and the wider consideration of climate change. This second edition strengthens coverage of these issues beyond that of the first edition. The Flowering of Australia’s Rainforests makes timely contributions to our understanding of the nature and function of the world’s pollinator fauna, plant-reproduction dependencies, and the evolutionary pathway that has brought them to their current state and function. Illustrated with 150 colour plates of major species and rainforest formations, this reference work will be of value to ecologists and field naturalists, botanists, conservation biologists, ecosystem managers and community groups involved in habitat restoration.
Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : UNSW Press |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
Download Hidden Rainforests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Study first published in 1993 of the biotic diversity, biogeography, plant-animal interactions and the impact of forest fragmentation in the subtropical rainforests of the Manning catchment area on the north coast of New South Wales. The examination of rainforest ecology relates to all subtropical rainforest communities in Australia. Vertebrates, invertebrates and the major plant associations of the area are detailed. Includes nearly 200 colour photographs, a bibliography, index and appendices and lists for the specialist. The author is a field biologist who has spent many years investigating the Manning catchment area. He is a research associate of the Australian Museum and currently undertaking his doctoral research study on the pollination ecology of lowland rainforests.
Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 524 |
Release | : 2024-03-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486317421 |
Download Australian Jewel Beetles Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Australian Jewel Beetles: An Introduction to the Buprestidae is a comprehensive overview of Australia’s buprestid fauna. It presents taxonomic, ecological and biogeographic information for all Australian genera, and their association with the world’s Buprestidae more widely. It explores plant-evolution dependencies, as well as threats and conservation for this diverse fauna. The authors bring together their extensive experience and understanding of the wealth of Australia’s largely endemic species, supported by spectacular images. Australian Jewel Beetles will be valued by professional biologists and ecologists, as well as entomologists and naturalists in Australia and abroad.
Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area (N.S.W. and Qld.) |
ISBN | : 9780734723079 |
Download A Taxonomic and Biogeographical Review of the Invertebrates of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves of Australia (CERRA) World Heritage Area, and Adjacent Regions Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Maxwell Moulds |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2020-01-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486302823 |
Download Hawkmoths of Australia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Hawkmoths are large charismatic insects with highly variable and colourful larvae. Some species are specialised in their habitat preferences, but others are widespread and often encountered in gardens. However, little is known about most species, and associating the adults with their larvae has previously been difficult or impossible. Hawkmoths of Australia allows identification of all of the Australian hawkmoths for the first time and treats species found on mainland Australia, Tasmania and all offshore islands within Australian limits. It presents previously undescribed life histories of nearly all species and provides a comprehensive account of hawkmoth biology, including new parasitoids and their hawkmoth hosts. Detailed drawings and photographs show the external and internal morphology of adults and immatures, and eggs, larval instars and pupa. Keys are provided for last instar larvae and pupae of the 71 species that the authors have reared. The book is concluded by a glossary, appendices to parasitoids and larval foodplants, an extensive reference list with bibliographical notes and a comprehensive index. The wealth of new information in this book makes it an essential reference for anyone interested in these moths. Hawkmoths of Australia is Volume 13 of the Monographs on Australian Lepidoptera Series.
Author | : Harold Heatwole |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2018-06 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1486308392 |
Download Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on earth. In part due to their highly permeable skin, amphibians are highly sensitive to environmental changes and pollution and provide an early-warning system of deteriorating environmental conditions. The more we learn about the impact of environmental changes on amphibians, the better we as humans will be able to arrest their demise, and our own. Status of Conservation and Decline of Amphibians brings together the current knowledge on the status of the unique frogs of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Although geographically proximate, each region presents unique challenges and opportunities in amphibian research and conservation. This book contributes to an understanding of the current conservation status of the amphibians of each region, aims to stimulate research into halting amphibian declines, and provides a better foundation for making conservation decisions. It is an invaluable reference for environmental and governmental agencies, researchers, policy-makers involved with biodiversity conservation, and the interested public.
Author | : Lester Robert Glen Cannon |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 0643068295 |
Download Marine Flatworms Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The intriguing and colourful world of Polyclads - free-living marine flatworms.
Author | : Paul E. Hanson |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2016-06-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 150170429X |
Download Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Visitors to tropical forests generally come to see the birds, mammals, and plants. Aside from butterflies, however, insects usually do not make it on the list of things to see. This is a shame. Insects are everywhere, they are often as beautiful as the showiest of birds, and they have a fascinating natural history. With their beautifully illustrated guide to insects and other arthropods, Paul E. Hanson and Kenji Nishida put the focus on readily observable insects that one encounters while strolling through a tropical forest in the Americas. It is a general belief that insects in the tropics are larger and more colorful than insects in temperate regions, but this simply reflects a greater diversity of nearly all types of insects in the tropics. On a single rainforest tree, for example, you will find more species of ant than in all of England. Though written for those who have no prior knowledge of insects, this book should also prove useful to those who study them. In addition to descriptions of the principal insect families, the reader will find a wealth of biological information that serves as an introduction to the natural history of insects and related classes. Sidebars on insect behavior and ecological factors enhance the descriptive accounts. Kenji Nishida’s stunning photographs—many of which show insects in action in their natural settings—add appeal to every page. A final chapter provides a glimpse into the intriguing world of spiders, scorpions, crabs, and other arthropods.
Author | : Jiro Kikkawa |
Publisher | : CSIRO Publishing |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
Download Australian Tropical Rainforests Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Based on contributions to a symposium at the 57th ANZAAS congress in 1987, this book describes and interprets the evolution, biology and dynamics of Australia's northern rainforests from scientific, humanistic and eco-political viewpoints. Includes references and an index.