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 |
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Mangroves |
Notes |
"Includes a water-proof identification key for field use"--Cover |
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Diana Kleine, Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland |
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Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 193 |
Subject |
Mangrove ecology -- Australia.
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Mangrove plants -- Australia -- Identification.
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Mangrove plants -- Australia.
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Author |
Kleine, Diana
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University of Queensland.
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ISBN |
0646461966 |
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