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| Genre/Form: | Aufsatzsammlung |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Steven M Goodman; Jonathan P Benstead |
| ISBN: | 0226303063 9780226303062 0226303071 9780226303079 |
| OCLC Number: | 51447871 |
| Description: | xxi, 1709 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents: | History of scientific exploration -- Geology and soils -- Climate -- Forest ecology -- Human ecology -- Marine and coastal ecosystems -- Plants -- Invertebrates -- Fishes -- Amphibians -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Mammals -- Conservation. The history of zoological exploration of Madagascar / F. Andriamialisoa and O. Langrand -- Some hypotheses on the Mesozoic and Cenozoic paleoenvironmental history of Madagascar / N.A. Wells -- Mesozoic terrestrial vertebrate faunas : the early history of Madagascar's vertebrate diversity / J.J. Flynn and A.R. Wyss -- Late Cretaceous vertebrates of Madagascar : a window into Gondwanan biogeography at the end of the age of dinosaurs / D.W. Krause -- Madagascar's prehistoric ecosystems / D.A. Burney -- Using geological substrate to identify and map primary vegetation types in Madagascar and the implications for planning biodiversity conservation / D.J. Du Puy and J. Moat -- The climate of Madagascar / M.R. Jury -- Remaining forest cover / J.-M. Dufils -- Rapid methods for characterizing forest structure in Madagascar / L. Cournac, M.A. Dubois and B. Riera -- Littoral forest / R.C. de Gouvenain and J.A. Silander Jr. -- The rise of Malagasy societies : new developments in the archaeology of Madagascar / H.T. Wright and J.A. Rakotoarisoa -- Relationship between human ecological pressure and the vertebrate extinctions / R.E. Dewar -- Comparing agricultural systems in two areas of Madagascar / P. Kistler and S. Spack -- The dilemma of reducing shifting cultivation / T.K. Erdmann -- The Fianarantsoa-East Coast Railroad and its role in eastern forest conservation / K. Schoonmaker Freudenberger -- The role of socio-economic factors in loss of Malagasy biodiversity / J. Durbin, K. Bernard and M. Fenn -- How rules affect conservation outcomes / N. Rabesahala Horning -- Fire and the management of highland vegetation / C.A. Kull -- Human diseases and introduced small mammals / J.-M. Duplantier and J.-B. Duchemin -- Malaria / F. Ariey [and others]. Viruses / D. Rousset and M.R. Andrianarivelo -- Marine and coastal ecosystems / A. Cooke, J.R.E. Lutjeharms and P. Vasseur -- Mangroves and salt marshes / E. Roger and M. Andrianasolo -- Sea turtles / R. Ratsimbazafy -- Marine mammals / H.C. Rosenbaum -- Megaptera novaeangliae, humpback whale / H.C. Rosenbaum -- Introduction to the flora of Madagascar / L. Gautier and S.M. Goodman -- Aquatic and semiaquatic vascular plants / H.L. Andrianasetra Ranarijaona -- Introduced and invasive plants / P. Binggeli -- Occurrence of alkaloids and phenolics in Malagasy forests and responses by primates / B. Simmen [and others] -- Pollination ecology of plant communities in the dry forests of the southwest / J. Ratsirarson and J.A. Silander Jr. -- Bacillariophyceae, freshwater diatoms / S.A. Spaulding and J.P. Kociolek -- Diversity, ecology, and distribution of the pteridophyte flora / F. Rakotondrainibe -- Checklist to the pteridophytes / F. Rakotondrainibe -- Winteraceae, Takhtajania perrieri / L.B. Thien [and others] -- Annonaceae / A. Le Thomas and G. Aymonin -- Myristicaceae / H. Sauquet -- Moraceae, Ficus and associated fauna / A. Dalecky [and others]. Cactaceae, Opuntia spp., prickly pear / P. Binggeli -- Bombacaceae, Adansonia / D.A. Baum -- Sapotaceae / L. Gautier -- Leguminosae (Fabaceae) / J.-N. Labat and J. Moat -- Baudouinia rouxevillei / L.J. Dorr -- Melastomataceae, princess flowers / F. Almeda -- Euphorbiaceae -- overview / P. Hoffmann and G. McPherson -- Euphorbia / T. Haevermans -- Pollination and evolution of euphorb vines in Madagascar / W.S. Armbruster and B.G. Baldwin -- Uapaca woodlands / C.A. Kull -- Anacardiaceae / A. Randrianasolo -- Balsaminaceae / M.E. Rahelivololona, E. Fischer and S. Wohlhauser -- Gentianaceae / S. Wohlhauser, P. Küpfer, and Y.-M. Yuan -- Verbenaceae, Lantana camara / P. Binggeli -- Scrophulariaceae / E. Fischer -- Gesneriaceae / M. Möller -- Bignoniaceae : phylogenetics and evolution of pollination systems / M.L. Zjhra -- Introduction to the Rubiaceae / A. Davis and D. Bridson -- Breonia and related genera (tribe Naucleeae) / S. Razafimandimbison -- Carphalea (tribe Hedyotideae) / S.E. Dawson -- Coffea (tribe Coffeeae) / A. Davis -- Coptosperma and related genera (tribe Pavetteae) / P. De Block -- Gardenia and related genera (tribe Gardenieae subtribe Gardeniinae) / A. Davis and F. Rakotonasolo -- Ixora (tribe Ixoreae) / P. De Block -- Mussaenda and related genera (tribe Mussaendeae) / S. Razafimandimbison -- Paederia (tribe Paederieae) / P. De Block -- Psychotria and related genera (tribe Psychotrieae) / A. Davis -- Vangueria and related genera (tribe Vanguerieae) / A. Davis and D. Bridson. |
| Responsibility: | edited by Steven M. Goodman and Jonathan P. Benstead ; photographs by Harald Schütz. |
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"Sprinkled with colour photographs, "The Natural History of Madagascar" is an extraordinary compendium, complete and complex. Steven Goodman and Jonathan Benstead cover geological and human histories, as well as all major groups of animals and plants. . . . The introductory chapters for each of the major taxonomic groups will help to guide the novice reader into the glories and safely past the specialist shoals. . . . This wonderful book provides a magnificent overview of one of the strangest and most glorious chunks of the planet--a place that is so much more than a load of old lemurs."--Adrian Barnett"New Scientist" (03/08/2004) ." . . spectacular images . . ."--Harold Henderson "Chicago Reader " "In "The Natural History of Madagascar" researchers have captured the recent explosion of scientific knowledge about the unique organisms of this rugged island. In 1,700 pages, the book moves from the broad brush strokes of the island's geological history to detailed accounts of its organisms, including its famous aye-aye lemurs, its fantastical baobab trees, and its twelve-foot-tall elephant bird."--Carol Kaesuk Yoon"The New York Times" (03/30/2004) "For anyone interested in the botany of Madagascar, I would strongly recommend this book. It contains a vast amount of information on the flora of the island and is also a major source of references to literature on the Madagascan flora."--Peter V. Bruyns "Plant Systematics and Evolution " "As a resource . . . it stands alone. . . . This is no neo-colonial view of the island, but a modern, integrated--both biologically and culturally--look at one of the most fascinating places on Earth. . . . The book is copiously illustrated with stunning colour photographs. . . . Every scientist concerned with diversity should have this book on their shelves."--Sandra Knapp "Biological Conservation " "For those who are serious about getting to know this fascinating island, there is no better resource than "The Natural History of Madagascar." It is the closest thing to a comprehensive natural history of the region ever produced."--Tim Flannery"Nature" (04/08/2004)" -. . . spectacular images . . .---Harold Henderson -Chicago Reader - -For anyone interested in the botany of Madagascar, I would strongly recommend this book. It contains a vast amount of information on the flora of the island and is also a major source of references to literature on the Madagascan flora.---Peter V. Bruyns -Plant Systematics and Evolution - -As a resource . . . it stands alone. . . . This is no neo-colonial view of the island, but a modern, integrated--both biologically and culturally--look at one of the most fascinating places on Earth. . . . The book is copiously illustrated with stunning colour photographs. . . . Every scientist concerned with diversity should have this book on their shelves.---Sandra Knapp -Biological Conservation - -Given the severe threats facing the survival of Madagascar's biodiversity, this book could not have come at a better time. . . . Its accessible language and thorough coverage of the topics, in combination with its affordable price, ensures that The Natural History of Madagascar will become an indispensable resource and educational tool for all those with an interest in Madagascar.- --Summer J. Arrigo-Nelson -Quarterly Review of Biology - -For those who are serious about getting to know this fascinating island, there is no better resource than The Natural History of Madagascar. It is the closest thing to a comprehensive natural history of the region ever produced.---Tim Flannery-Nature- (04/08/2004) -In The Natural History of Madagascar researchers have captured the recent explosion of scientific knowledge about the unique organisms of this rugged island. In 1,700 pages, the book moves from the broad brush strokes of the island's geological history to detailed accounts of its organisms, including its famous aye-aye lemurs, its fantastical baobab trees, and its twelve-foot-tall elephant bird.---Carol Kaesuk Yoon-The New York Times- (03/30/2004) -Sprinkled with colour photographs, The Natural History of Madagascar is an extraordinary compendium, complete and complex. Steven Goodman and Jonathan Benstead cover geological and human histories, as well as all major groups of animals and plants. . . . The introductory chapters for each of the major taxonomic groups will help to guide the novice reader into the glories and safely past the specialist shoals. . . . This wonderful book provides a magnificent overview of one of the strangest and most glorious chunks of the planet--a place that is so much more than a load of old lemurs.---Adrian Barnett-New Scientist- (03/08/2004) "Given the severe threats facing the survival of Madagascar's biodiversity, this book could not have come at a better time. . . . Its accessible language and thorough coverage of the topics, in combination with its affordable price, ensures that "The Natural History of Madagascar" will become an indispensable resource and educational tool for all those with an interest in Madagascar." --Summer J. Arrigo-Nelson "Quarterly Review of Biology " Read more...
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