Four Neotropical Rainforests
by Gentry, Alwyn H.

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 1/1/1993
Code: 11052
Condition: New
Product Details
Comparison of ecosystems in Brazil, Peru, Panama & Costa Rica.
The rapid disappearance of tropical forests is widely recognized as a crucial problem for the world's environment, yet little is known about these complex ecosytems. In this book, experts on the four most thoroughly studied rainforests in Central and South America - Manaus, Brazil; Manu Park, Peru; Barro Colorado Island, Panama; and La Selva, Costa Rica - compare the flora, fauna, and ecological characteristics of these forests. This assemblage of reliable data, available for the first time, will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students.
ISBN: 0300054483
Publisher: Yale University Press
Year of Publication: 1993
Page Count: 627
Shipping Weight: 3.00 lb