Insect diversity conservation / Michael J. Samways.
Insect diversity conservation / Michael J. Samways.
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Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N333.95571/ 1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xi, 342 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Contents
1. Ethical foundation for insect conservation -- 2. The special case of insects in conservation biology -- 3. Insects and the conservation of ecosystem proceses -- 4. Degradation and fragmentation of ecosystems -- 5. Responses by insects to the changing land mosaic -- 6. Threats from invasive aliens...
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Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"This groundbreaking book is an up-to-date, global synthesis of the rapidly developing and important field of insect conservation biology. This book addresses the ethical foundation of insect conservation, and asks why should we concern ourselves with conservation of a butterfly, beetle or bug. The success of insects and their diversity, which have...
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Insect diversity conservation / Michael J. Samways.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-315) and index.
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N333.95571/ 1
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74VKPMz4abQX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKPMz4abQX
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ISBN
0521789478 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780521783385 (hardback : alk. paper)
0521783380 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780521789479 (pbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
333.955716
MMS ID
991019559309702626
