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Grassland Biomes (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World)

By Susan L. Woodward

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0313339996, 9780313339998, 9780313087448
LCC
QH541.5.P7 W66 2008
Open Library ID
OL19906769M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4401429 bytes)
Pages
176\164
Topic
Biology Biophysics
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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.

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