UID:
almahu_9948233762002882
Format:
1 online resource (xv, 475 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9780511735882 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Systematics Association special volume series
Content:
The flora and fauna of Southeast Asia are exceptionally diverse. The region includes several terrestrial biodiversity hotspots and is the principal global hotspot for marine diversity, but it also faces the most intense challenges of the current global biodiversity crisis. Providing reviews, syntheses and results of the latest research into Southeast Asian earth and organismal history, this book investigates the history, present and future of the fauna and flora of this bio- and geodiverse region. Leading authorities in the field explore key topics including palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology, biogeography, population genetics and conservation biology, illustrating research approaches and themes with spatially, taxonomically and methodologically focused case studies. The volume also presents methodological advances in population genetics and historical biogeography. Exploring the fascinating environmental and biotic histories of Southeast Asia, this is an ideal resource for graduate students and researchers as well as environmental NGOs.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Foreword / Tony Whitten -- Preface -- 1. Introduction / D.J. Gower, Kenneth G. Johnson, James E. Richardson, Brian R. Rosen, Lukas Rüber and Suzanne T. Williams -- 2. Wallace, Darwin and Southeast Asia : the real field site of evolution / John van Wyhe -- 3. Sundaland and Wallacea : geology, plate tectonics and palaeogeography / Robert Hall -- 4. A review of the Cenozoic palaeoclimate history of Southeast Asia / Robert J. Morley -- 5. Quaternary dynamics of Sundaland forests / Charles H. Cannon -- 6. The Malesian floristic interchange : plant migration patterns across Wallace's Line / James E. Richardson, Craig M. Costion and Alexandra N. Muellner -- 7. Biogeography and distribution patterns of Southeast Asian palms / William J. Baker and Thomas L.P. Couvreur -- 8. Historical biogeography inference in Malesia / Campbell O. Webb and Richard Ree -- 9. Biodiversity hotspots, evolution and coral reef biogeography : a review / David R. Bellwood, Willem Renema and Brian R. Rosen -- 10. Tsunami impacts in the marine environment : review and results from studies in Thailand / Gordon L.J. Paterson, Michael A. Kendall, Chittima Aryuthaka, Nicholas J. Evans, Yaowaluk Monthum, Chawaporn Jittanoon, Patrick Campbell, Leslie R. Noble and Kevin M. O'Neill -- 11. Coalescent-based analysis of demography : applications to biogeography on Sulawesi / Ben J. Evans -- 12. Aquatic biodiversity hotspots in Wallacea : the species flocks in the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia / Thomas von Rintelen, Kristina von Rintelen, Matthias Glaubrecht, Christoph D. Schubart and Fabian Herder -- 13. Molecular biogeography and phylogeography of the freshwater fauna of the Indo-Australian Archipelago / Mark de Bruyn, Thomas von Rintelen, Kristina von Rintelen, Peter B. Mather and Gary R. Carvalho -- 14. Patterns of biodiversity discovery through time : an historical analysis of amphibian species discoveries in the Southeast Asian mainland and adjacent island archipelagos / Rafe M. Brown and Bryan L. Stuart -- 15. Wildlife trade as an impediment to conservation as exemplified by the trade in reptiles in Southeast Asia / Vincent Nijman, Matthew Todd and Chris R. Shepherd -- 16. The tropical peat swamps of Southeast Asia : human impacts on biodiversity, hydrology and carbon dynamics / Susan Page, Aljosja Hooijer, Jack Rieley, Chris Banks and Agata Hoscilo -- 17. Southeast Asian biodiversity crisis / David Bickford, Sinlan Poo and Mary Rose C. Posa.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781107001305
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511735882
