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The Natural History of The Bahamas : A Field Guide / Ethan Freid, Joseph M. Wunderle, Dave Currie, David N. Ewert, D. Jean Lodge.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2019]Copyright date: 2019Description: 1 online resource (464 p.) : 768 color photos, 7 b&w line drawings, 1 map, 1 chartContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781501738029
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 508.7296 23
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  • online - DeGruyter
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Contents:
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Climate and Natural Disturbance Regime -- Habitat Types -- Biogeography -- Human History -- Conservation and Natural Areas Protection -- How to Use This Book to Identify Fungi, Plants, and Animals -- Species Accounts -- Fungi -- Plants -- Invertebrates -- Fish -- Amphibians -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Mammals -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix. Dolphin and Whale Species Reported in the Archipelago -- Glossary -- Selected References and Additional Reading -- Photo Credits -- Index
Summary: The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide.— Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National TrustTake this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands.A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands.Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Climate and Natural Disturbance Regime -- Habitat Types -- Biogeography -- Human History -- Conservation and Natural Areas Protection -- How to Use This Book to Identify Fungi, Plants, and Animals -- Species Accounts -- Fungi -- Plants -- Invertebrates -- Fish -- Amphibians -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Mammals -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix. Dolphin and Whale Species Reported in the Archipelago -- Glossary -- Selected References and Additional Reading -- Photo Credits -- Index

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The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide.— Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National TrustTake this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands.A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands.Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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