Animal Diversity and Biogeography of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin

Animal Diversity and Biogeography of the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin

Author: Fernando Álvarez

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 3030112624

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This volume investigates the contemporary fauna that inhabit the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin. Divided into 15 chapters, it addresses and describes their diversity, taxonomic and biogeogaphic affinities, and ecological characteristics. The Cuatro Ciénegas Valley is a unique oasis in the south-central region of the State of Coahuila, part of the Sonoran Desert, in Mexico. Several clues, specially derived from the study of the microbiota, suggest a very ancient origin of the valley and its permanence through time. This condition had promoted a high level of endemism and led to unique interactions between the resident species.


Soil Fauna Assemblages

Soil Fauna Assemblages

Author: Uffe N. Nielsen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-03-28

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1107191483

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A holistic overview of soil fauna, their contributions to ecosystem function, and implications of global change belowground.


Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America

Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America

Author: Levente Hufnagel

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781839684869

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Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America presents an interesting overview of the frontiers of biodiversity and ecological research in the geographical area of Mexico and Central America. Chapters cover such topics as biodiversity and ecology of plant communities, tropical subterranean ecosystems, floating Sargassum species, the endangered species Dioon edule, Kemp's ridley sea turtles, fish and fisheries, urbanization and bats, and food and sustainable diet.


Desert Lover

Desert Lover

Author: Barbara JEFFS

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-05

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 9781072246770

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When Vikki meets Hassam it is war at first sight. He is a Prince of Bashram and bodyguard to its King but in her eyes he is an arrogant barbarian. She is a member of the press and he has good reason not to trust the press. When the King invites her to visit Bashram she accepts because she knows Hassam does not want her there. Circumstances force them to observe an uneasy armistice until a story appears in the press concerning the Queen. Hassam blames Vikki for leaking the story and promptly throws her out of the country. When he discovers he has made a dreadful mistake he attempts to correct it but Vikki is in no mood to forgive and forget.