Author: Johnson Seeto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conidae
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Author: University of the South Pacific. Library
Publisher:
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Category : Fiji
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Author: Charles F. Sturm
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
ISBN: 1581129300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 445

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Mollusks have been important to humans since our earliest days. Initially, when humans were primarily interested in what they could eat or use, mollusks were important as food, ornaments, and materials for tools. Over the centuries, as human knowledge branched out and individuals started to study the world around them, mollusks were important subjects for learning how things worked. In this volume, the editors and contributors have brought together a broad range of topics within the field of malacology. It is our expectation that these topics will be of interest and use to amateur and professional malacologists.

Author: Philippe Bouchet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782856536278
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Santo, the largest island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, is an extraordinary geographical and cultural microcosm, combining reefs, caves, mountains, and satellite isles--with human history that dates back 3,000 years. Collecting contributions from more than one hundred authors, The Natural History of Santo is the result of a 2006 Santo expedition, which brought together scientists, volunteers, and students from twenty-five countries. This lavishly illustrated book pays homage to the biodiversity of this "planet-island" and bridges the gaps between scientific knowledge, conservation, and education.

Author: Jerry G. Walls
Publisher: TFH Publications
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1036

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Author: N. V. Subba Rao
Publisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 530

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Author: K. Venkataraman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642283357
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, consist of 572 islands with a land area of 8,249 km2. Their topography is hilly and undulating, with elevations up to 732 m on the Andaman and up to 568 m on the Nicobar Islands. They are known for their rich biodiversity and a very high degree of endemicity in all taxa, especially in plants, reptiles, fishes and corals. Their habitats include bays, mangroves, moist deciduous forests and evergreen forests. Comprising 20 chapters each written by an expert or professional in his/her particular field this book offers new insights into the fascinating faunal communities of these islands and provides the fundamentals for their conservation and environmental management.

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Category : Marine biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 504

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Papers presented at the symposium organised by Marine Biological Station, Zoological Survey of India, in association with National Biodiversity Authority, and Indian Society for Ecological Economics, Delhi, during 26-29 December 2005.

Author: Felix Lorenz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783925919251
Category : Cowries
Languages : en
Pages : 584

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Author: Gerald R. Allen
Publisher: Conservation International
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Based on Conservation International's successful terrestrial biological survey approach, the Marine Rapid Assessment Program's goal is to rapidly generate and disseminate information on coastal and near-shore shallow-water marine biodiversity. Its surveys yield appropriate and realistic recommendations for conservation—and have, at times, resulted in the finding of new species. This marine assessment surveys the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province, which plays an integral role in sustaining coastal communities and represents an important component of the nation's rich natural heritage. Until recently, this environment was under minimal stress, threatened only by a small human population. Now, however, there are increasing signs of habitat degradation due to land-based activities and over-harvesting of sedentary marine resources. Milne Bay Province contains some of the best examples of undisturbed coral reefs in the entire Coral Triangle region, making it vitally important for both government agencies and communities to respond to these threats.