Grassland Biomes (Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World)

Woodward, Susan L.

Greenwood Press（2008/09発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 176 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780313339998
• DDC分類 577.4

Full 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.

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