UID:
almafu_9959232933902883
Format:
1 online resource (303 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
0-643-10185-3
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1-283-15546-X
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9786613155467
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0-643-09802-X
Content:
"Incorporating recent advances in biogeographic and phylogenetic research, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the palm family Arecaceae, with reviews of botanical history, biogeography, phylogeny, ecology and conservation. Thorough descriptions of genera and species include notes on ecology and typification, and keys and distribution maps assist with field recognition. Colour photographs of habit, leaf, flowers, fruit and unique diagnostic characters also feature for each species"--NHBS Environment Bookstore.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 INTRODUCTION; 2 EARLY DOCUMENTATION OFAUSTRALIAN PALMS; 3 HISTORICAL BIOGEOGRAPHY; 4 DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY; 5 SYSTEMATIC ARRANGEMENTOF THE AUSTRALIAN PALM FLORA; 6 SUBFAMILY 1: CALAMOIDEAE; 7 SUBFAMILY 2: NYPOIDEAE; 8 SUBFAMILY 3: CORYPHOIDEAE; 9 SUBFAMILY 4: CEROXYLOIDEAE; 10 SUBFAMILY 5: ARECOIDEAE; 11 DOUBTFUL AND EXCLUDED NAMES; 12 FIELD IDENTIFICATION OF AUSTRALIANPALM SPECIES; Checklist of genera and species; Glossary; References; Index
,
English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-643-09615-9
Language:
English
