| Description |
xiv, 148 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Greenwood guides to biomes of the world |
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Greenwood guides to biomes of the world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-142) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to grassland biomes -- 2. Temperate grassland biome -- 3. Tropical savanna biome. |
| Summary |
Covers the two major types of grassland biomes: the temperate grasslands (such as the North American prairie), and the tropical grassland (e.g. the African savanna), examining all aspects that define these biomes, including: vegetation, geographical distribution, challenges posed by the environment, adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, and conservation efforts. Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships--From publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Grassland ecology.
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Grasslands.
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| ISBN |
9780313339998 hardback alkaline paper |
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0313339996 hardback alkaline paper |
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9780313338403 ((set) : alk. paper) |
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031333840X ((set) : alk. paper) |
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