An Introduction to Invertebrate Conservation Biology - Brossura

R. New, T.

 
9780198540519: An Introduction to Invertebrate Conservation Biology
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ISBN 10: 0198540515 ISBN 13: 9780198540519
Casa editrice: Oxford University Press UK, 1995

Sinossi

As the first book on the conservation biology of invertebrate animals - the predominant components of most global communities - this volume synthesises much important information in this emerging science. Global in scope, and dealing with animals in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine communities, the book includes chapters on biodiversity, rationale and priorities for invertebrate conservation, and practical conservation, and suggests practical agendas for the future. Many examples are discussed, and comprehensive references given. - ;As the first book on the conservation biology of invertebrate animals - the predominant components of most global communities - this volume synthesises much important information in this emerging science. Global in scope, and dealing with animals in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine communities, the book includes chapters on biodiversity, rationale and priorities for invertebrate conservation, and practical conservation, and suggests practical agendas for the future. Many examples are discussed, and comprehensive references given. -

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Contenuti

  • 1: Introduction: biodiversity and invertebrates
  • 2: Why conserve invertebrates?
  • 3: A changing world: the threats to invertebrates
  • 4: Practical invertebrate conservation: approaches and setting priorities
  • 5: Captive breeding and introduction of invertebrates
  • 6: Regulation, legislation, and assessment of status
  • 7: Some case-histories of invertebrate conservation
  • 8: The future of invertebrate conservation
  • Appendix: The IUCN Red Data Book Categories
  • References
  • Index

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Editore
Oxford University Press UK
Data di pubblicazione
1995
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0198540515
ISBN 13 
9780198540519
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
208
Contatto del produttore
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9780198540526: An Introduction to Invertebrate Conservation Biology

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0198540523 ISBN 13:  9780198540526
Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1995
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