Wetlands, Second Edition |
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| Author:
| Moore, Peter |
| Series title: | Biomes of the Earth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4381-4345-3 |
| Publication Date: | May 2017 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Facts On File |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $42.00USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Praise for the previous edition:
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"...a wonderful introduction to a fascinating and important subject...[an] excellent and detailed overview of the topic..."--VOYA
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Where do wetland habitats occur on the planet? What factors control their distribution? What threats impact these areas, and how much conservation effort is necessary? In a clear and concise format, Wetlands, Second Edition explores the answers to these questions and much more. Beginning with...
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Praise for the previous edition:
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"...a wonderful introduction to a fascinating and important subject...[an] excellent and detailed overview of the topic..."--VOYA
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Where do wetland habitats occur on the planet? What factors control their distribution? What threats impact these areas, and how much conservation effort is necessary? In a clear and concise format, Wetlands, Second Edition explores the answers to these questions and much more. Beginning with a general overview of the geography and geology of wetlands--including lakes, ponds, pothole mires, marshes, temperate and tropical swamps, and bogs--this eBook helps readers visualize this natural habitat. Exploring ecosystems, biodiversity, subjects such as decomposition and fossils, and the history and prehistory of this biome, Wetlands, Second Edition provides an accessible introduction to the many aspects of wetland habitats throughout the world.
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Today wetlands are often used as water storage systems and as agents for the control of floods. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs and line illustrations, Wetlands, Second Edition discusses the necessity for conservation of these areas, including techniques used to protect existing wetlands and ways of rehabilitating those already damaged by human activity.