Galapagos Plants
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Author |
: Conley K. McMullen |
Publisher |
: Cornell University Press |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 2018-09-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781501728761 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1501728768 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Flowering Plants of the Galápagos by : Conley K. McMullen
The Galápagos are home to a wide-ranging assortment of unusual plants and animals. The islands became famous as the site of Charles Darwin's research leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection, and their magnificent flora and fauna continue to draw visitors from around the world. Based on the author's 16 years of fieldwork and featuring his exceptional photography, Flowering Plants of the Galápagos is the first accessible, in-depth yet compact guide to the plant life of the area. An invaluable resource for tourists, natural history enthusiasts, and professionals, the book: • Introduces the botanical history of the islands and their varied ecological zones • Allows easy identification of 436 flowering plants (77 families, 192 genera, and 390 species) • Covers endemic plants found exclusively on the islands; native plants, which grow on the Galápagos and elsewhere; and exotic plants present as a result of human actions • Offers thorough accounts of the plants which give the scientific, common, and family names; range; islands inhabited; habitat; description; and additional notes of interest • Is richly illustrated with 266 color photographs of flowering plants and 117 of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, non-flowering plants, and the islands themselves • Organizes species by form, leaf arrangement, and flower color and includes descriptive plant drawings to aid in identification • Provides a map of the Galápagos and a list of plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites
Author |
: Ira Loren Wiggins |
Publisher |
: Stanford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 1054 |
Release |
: 1971 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0804707324 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780804707329 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Flora of the Galapagos Islands by : Ira Loren Wiggins
A Stanford University Press classic.
Author |
: Benjamin Lincoln Robinson |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 1902 |
ISBN-10 |
: HARVARD:32044106410517 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Flora of the Galapagos Islands by : Benjamin Lincoln Robinson
Author |
: Henry Nicholls |
Publisher |
: Basic Books (AZ) |
Total Pages |
: 226 |
Release |
: 2014-04-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780465035977 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0465035973 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Galapagos by : Henry Nicholls
Describes the history of the exotic islands made famous by Charles Darwin, long known to sailors and pirates as a home to fascinating wildlife and volcanic landscapes that has most recently become a hot-spot for ecotourism. 30,000 first printing.
Author |
: Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 86 |
Release |
: 1851 |
ISBN-10 |
: HARVARD:32044106365430 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Enumeration of the Plants of the Galapagos Archipelago by : Joseph Dalton Hooker
Author |
: Michael Hume Jackson |
Publisher |
: University of Calgary Press |
Total Pages |
: 369 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781895176070 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1895176077 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Galapagos by : Michael Hume Jackson
This book details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity.
Author |
: Eileen K. Schofield |
Publisher |
: Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages |
: 168 |
Release |
: 1984 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015028227471 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Plants of the Galapagos Islands by : Eileen K. Schofield
Author |
: J. E. Lawesson |
Publisher |
: Aarhus University Press |
Total Pages |
: 88 |
Release |
: 1987 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015041139182 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Updated and Annotated Check List of the Vascular Plants of the Galapagos Islands by : J. E. Lawesson
Updated & Annotated Checklist of the Vascular Plants of the Galapagos Islands
Author |
: University of California, Berkeley. University Extension |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 344 |
Release |
: 1966 |
ISBN-10 |
: |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis The Galápagos by : University of California, Berkeley. University Extension
Author |
: Randy Moore |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 461 |
Release |
: 2021-01-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781440864704 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1440864705 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis Galápagos by : Randy Moore
This encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Galápagos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today. In the mid-1800s, the Galápagos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for more than 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands? This volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Galápagos Islands. A Preface, Introduction, Chronology, and Galápagos at a Glance primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore such topics as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas. Thirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.