| Inselbergs: Biotic Diversity of Isolated Rock Outcrops in Tropical and Temperate Regions Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Porembski, S. (Editor), Barthlott, W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642641202 ISBN-13: 9783642641206 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Medical - Nature | Ecology |
| Dewey: 581.753 |
| Series: Ecological Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.72 lbs) 524 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inselbergs are isolated rock outcrops that stand out abruptly from surrounding plains. Despite the widespread occurrence of granite inselbergs throughout all climatic and vegetational zones, their remarkably rich plant life was largely neglected in the recent literature. This richly and partly in color illustrated volume provides a detailed survey of all major abiotic and biotic features characteristic for inselbergs. The extreme environmental conditions on inselbergs are described in depth as well as specific adaptive traits of rock outcrop plants including their morphological, anatomical and physiological responses. The diversity and structure of inselberg plant communities are examined on a global scale with detailed regional accounts for different tropical and temperate zones. |
