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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      December 2009
      June 1999
      ISBN:
      9780511541988
      9780521554503
      9780521126878
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511541988
      Dimensions:
      (246 x 189 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.035kg, 398 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (246 x 189 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.71kg, 400 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Life Sciences, Ecology and Conservation
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    The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.

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    Review of the hardback:‘ … a fine synthesis that will be a lasting work of reference.’

    Source: Trends in Ecology and Evolution

    Review of the hardback:'This book provides insight … I loved it. I loved it for the depth of information and the logical presentation, for the beauty of the academic language and the pictures it created in my mind.'

    Source: Winescape

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