Subantarctic Entomology, Particularly of South Georgia and Heard Island
Author: J. Linsley Gressitt
Publisher:
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13:
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Heard Island
Author: Robert William Schmieder
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-06-09
Total Pages: 897
ISBN-13: 3031203437
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis highly illustrated volume is a compendium of evidence and examples of change on Heard Island, a World Heritage Site near Antarctica and one of the most remote places on earth. Drawing on records from the past two centuries, as well as his own expeditions to the island in 1997 and 2016, the author provides visual evidence for the changes wrought by climate change, erosion, and environmental policy. Various phenomena not previously observed on Heard Island are documented, such as fluid dynamic instabilities and the destruction of the seawalls of a major lagoon. Based on the past, the author makes predictions about Heard Island for specific years in the future: 2031 (decade), 2051 (tricade), 2121 (century), 3021 (millennium), and 1,002,021 (millionium). The book serves as an important link between the past and future of Heard Island.
The Island of South Georgia
Author: Robert Headland
Publisher: CUP Archive
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780521424745
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island of South Georgia.
Unique & Unspoilt
Author: Bernadette Hince
Publisher: National Library Australia
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 0642276927
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnique and Unspoilt is based on the journals of John Bechervaise during his 13 months as officer in charge of an Australian scientific base on Heard Island. His journals document the beauty of the isolated island, the tyranny of its harsh climate, and the daily struggle of the handful of men - far from their families and loved ones - charged with running a scientific base. Béchervaise's recorded observations of Heard Island's fascinating fauna and limited flora, the nuances of the changing seasons, and his weather-beaten attempts to scale its volcanic peak, leave us with a remarkable picture of a bleak yet beautiful Antarctic island. The plate section provides unique glimpses of this little-known and rarely-visited island, and its 1953 occupants.
Antarctic Communities
Author: International Council of Scientific Unions. Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997-08-28
Total Pages: 912
ISBN-13: 9780521480338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe study of Antarctic communities can provide a valuable step forward in investigating the control of community development, the utilization of habitats and the interaction among species in both species rich and species poor communities. This book contains chapters characterizing the present approaches to both aquatic and terrestrial communities in the Antarctic. From biodiversity to trophic flows, from ecophysiological strategies to the impacts of environmental change and the effects of human disturbance, this volume provides an up to the minute overview of community studies in an area covering ten percent of the Earth's surface.
International Journal of Entomology
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Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 436
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Antarctic Dictionary
Author: Bernadette Hince
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2000-11-10
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 0643102329
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe world’s most isolated continent has spawned some of the most unusual words in the English language. In the space of a mere century, a remarkable vocabulary has evolved to deal with the extraordinary environment and living organisms of the Antarctic and subantarctic. Here, for the first time, is a complete guide to the origin and definitions of Antarctic words. Like other historical dictionaries, The Antarctic Dictionary gives the reader quotations for each word. These quotations are the life-blood of the dictionary — more than 15 000 quotations from about 1000 different sources give the reader a unique insight into the way the language of Antarctica has evolved. The reader will find out what it means to be slotted, the shortcomings of homers, the joys of a donga and the hazards of a growler. The Antarctic Dictionary has been meticulously researched, and will appeal to all those who have been to the frozen continent or have ever dreamed of going there. It will also appeal to those fascinated by the development of language. With a forward by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Trends in Antarctic Terrestrial and Limnetic Ecosystems
Author: D.M. Bergstrom
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-06-04
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 1402052774
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Antarctic provides a suite of scenarios useful for investigating the range of climate change effects on terrestrial and limnetic biota. The purpose of the book is to provide, based on the most up to date knowledge, a synthesis of the likely effects of climate change on Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems and, thereby, to contribute to their management and conservation, based on the information.
Low Temperature Biology of Insects
Author: David L. Denlinger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010-01-28
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 1139485474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLow temperature is a major environmental constraint impacting the geographic distribution and seasonal activity patterns of insects. Written for academic researchers in environmental physiology and entomology, this book explores the physiological and molecular mechanisms that enable insects to cope with a cold environment and places these findings into an evolutionary and ecological context. An introductory chapter provides a primer on insect cold tolerance and subsequent chapters in the first section discuss the organismal, cellular and molecular responses that allow insects to survive in the cold despite their, at best, limited ability to regulate their own body temperature. The second section, highlighting the evolutionary and macrophysiological responses to low temperature, is especially relevant for understanding the impact of global climate change on insect systems. A final section translates the knowledge gained from the rest of the book into practical applications including cryopreservation and the augmentation of pest management strategies.
The Biology of Polar Regions
Author: D. N. Thomas
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2008-03-20
Total Pages: 409
ISBN-13: 0191538264
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is now an increased awareness of the importance of polar regions in the Earth system, as well as their vulnerability to anthropogenic derived change, including of course global climate change. This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to polar ecology and has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout, providing expanded coverage of marine ecosystems and the impact of humans. It incorporates a detailed comparison of the Arctic and Antarctic systems, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change, and describes marine, freshwater, glacial, and terrestrial habitats. This breadth of coverage is unique in the polar biology literature. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these extreme environments although pollution, conservation and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology, often as part of a wider marine biology degree programme. It will also be of value and use to the many professional ecologists and conservation biologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.
