UID:
almafu_9959245613502883
Format:
1 online resource (220 p.)
ISBN:
0-643-09974-3
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1-283-15415-3
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9786613154156
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0-643-09003-7
Content:
Examines the hollow-dependent fauna of Australia, looking at the development of hollows, selection by fauna, and pests and introduced species.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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1. Introduction -- 2. The hollow-using fauna of Australia -- 3. The evolution of hollow use -- 4. Hollow formation -- 5. The inventory of hollows and hollow-bearing trees --6. The selection of hollows by fauna -- 7. Hollow numbers and fauna populations -- 8. Perpetuating hollows -- 9. Pest and introduced species that use hollows -- 10. The role of nest boxes in research and management -- 11. Concluding remarks -- Appendix A. Hollow-dependent species listed as either extinct, endangered, or vulnerable on threatened species legislation throughout Australia -- Appendix B. Characteristics of hollows and alternative nesting sites used by birds from Higgins (1999) -- Appendix C. Scientific names of species referred to in this book.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-643-06705-1
Language:
English
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