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Author Duke, Norman C. (Norman Clive), 1952-

Title Australia's mangroves : the authoritative guide to Australia's mangrove plants / author, Norm Duke ; designed by Diana Kleine
Edition First edition
Published Brisbane : University of Queensland : Norman C. Duke, 2006

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Location Call no. Vol. Availability
 W'BOOL  583.7630994 Duk/Amt  AVAILABLE
Description 200 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 16 x 23 cm
Contents Part I. Introduction. Sea trees and tides; Adaptations to the tidal zone; A world of tidal areas; Mangrove as habitat; Human influences -- Part II. States and Territories. Australia; Western Australia; Northern Territory; Queensland; New South Wales; Victoria; South Australia -- Part III. Description of Species. Key to Australia's mangroves; Genus and species pages -- References -- Glossary
Summary "The Australian coastline is 18% occupied by a very special and beneficial habitat of extraordinary trees and larger shrubs bathed regularly by flooding tides and washing waves. This practical guide describes each of these highly adapted plants." - - Back cover
Analysis Identification
Mangroves
Notes "Includes a water-proof identification key for field use"--Cover
Diana Kleine, Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland
Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: page 193
Subject Mangrove ecology -- Australia.
Mangrove plants -- Australia -- Identification.
Mangrove plants -- Australia.
Author Kleine, Diana
University of Queensland.
ISBN 0646461966
Other Titles Australia's mangroves