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This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World covers grasslands, those biomes the cover vast areas of the landmass of earth. It 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: Vegetation, Geographical Distribution, Soil, Challenges posed by the environment, Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment, Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships.
Table of Contents
Preface
How to use this book
The use of scientific names
Chapter 1. Introduction to Grassland Biomes
Chapter 2. Temperate Grasslands
Chapter 3. Tropical Grasslands
Glossary
Bibliography
How to use this book
The use of scientific names
Chapter 1. Introduction to Grassland Biomes
Chapter 2. Temperate Grasslands
Chapter 3. Tropical Grasslands
Glossary
Bibliography
Product details
| Published | 30 Sep 2008 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 176 |
| ISBN | 9780313087448 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Series | Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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