Isbn: 9781332875948 - report on the reef-corals collected by h. m.s. challenger during the years 1873-76 (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive catalog of reef-building corals collected during the Challenger Expedition, a pioneering scientific voyage that spanned the globe in the late 19th century. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, the author meticulously documents nearly 300 species, including 71 newly discovered ones, significantly expanding our understanding of coral diversity. The book delves into the distribution and ecology of these corals, shedding light on their preferred habitats, thermal limits, and associations with other marine organisms. It examines the relationship between the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific coral faunas, revealing distinct boundaries and possible areas of overlap. The author also discusses the classification and evolution of corals, offering insights into their broader evolutionary history. The significance of this book lies in its vast collection of specimens, which has served as a foundation for subsequent coral research. It provides a valuable reference for marine biologists, ecologists, and taxonomists, and remains an essential resource for understanding the diversity and distribution of reef-building corals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 256 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.