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Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes
Reis R E Albert J S
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Hardback. The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity. Editor(s): Albert, James S.; Reis, Roberto E. Num Pages: 408 pages, 42 color illustrations, 3 b/w photographs, 58 line illustrations, 42 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1518. 408 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). Editor(s): Albert, James S.; Reis, Roberto E. The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 28. Weight: 1522.
The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. "Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes" explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. The chapters address central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity: why is the Amazon basin home to so many distinct evolutionary lineages? What roles do ecological specialization, speciation, and extinction play in the formation of regional assemblages? How do dispersal barriers contribute to isolation and diversification? Focusing on whole faunas rather than individual taxonomic ... Read more
The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. "Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes" explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. The chapters address central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity: why is the Amazon basin home to so many distinct evolutionary lineages? What roles do ecological specialization, speciation, and extinction play in the formation of regional assemblages? How do dispersal barriers contribute to isolation and diversification? Focusing on whole faunas rather than individual taxonomic ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520268685
SKU
V9780520268685
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About Reis R E Albert J S
James S. Albert is Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Roberto E. Reis is Professor of Biology at the Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Reviews for Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes
"An essential reference for anyone wanting to learn more about the diversity or history of South American fishes."
Anne E. Magurran Frontiers Of Biogeography "An extremely important new addition to the library of anyone interested into Neotropical freshwater fishes or the Neotropics in general." Systematic Biology "Indispensible for every researcher in this area ... useful for students to understand ... Read more
Anne E. Magurran Frontiers Of Biogeography "An extremely important new addition to the library of anyone interested into Neotropical freshwater fishes or the Neotropics in general." Systematic Biology "Indispensible for every researcher in this area ... useful for students to understand ... Read more