Author: Gerald R. Noonan
Publisher: Intercept Limited
ISBN: 9780946707362
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This book summarizes knowledge about the biogeography of ground beetles of mountains and islands. Mountains and island have played a major role on biogeographic thought. Ground beetles are one of the larger groups of insects and have approximately 10 times the species diversity of all mammals. Adults of many species are abundant in terrestrial habitats and are excellent subject for biogeographical studies. The 12 chapters are written by 12 authorities on ground beetles from 9 different countries. The book thus presents knowledge about the biogeography of a diverse group of ecologically divergent species from area of special interest to biogeographers.