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Natural History of New Zealand

Door Nic Bishop

Categorie	Australië & Nieuw-Zeeland
Boeknummer	#437120-WA50
Titel	Natural History of New Zealand
Auteur	Bishop, Nic
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	London : Hodder & Stoughton
Jaar van uitgave	1992
ISBN10	0340548029
ISBN13	9780340548028
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original grey boards, illustrated with photographs in colour, 4to.
Samenvatting	" ... Habitat by habitat, this extensively researched, fully illustrated, popular account reveals a dynamic panorama resplendent with diverse wildlife -- in the mountains, in the forests and waterways, on farmland, in cities, around the coast, on offshore islands and in the sea. The intriguing origins of this flora and fauna are also examined, as is the vital importance of conserving this priceless heritage. In its ecological approach, the text goes far beyond simple introductions to plants and animals. It focuses rather on the processes and principles, on how organisims have adapted to succeed in life and how they interact with one another in their natural community. Insights are given to explain such details as why some animals are nocturnal, how alpine plants cope iwth blizzard con... (Lees verder)ditions, how some marine mammals are able to dive to great depths, and why some plants are parasitic on others. Each major habitat is discussed in turn, in a way that will help the reader make sense of the world that is a forest, a beach or a wetland ..."--Inside front cover.
Pagina's	199
Conditie	Goed — Spine dust jacket slightly discoloured; corners cover slightly worn.
Prijs	€ 15,00

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