Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shield

by David S. Hammond

The Guiana Shield is an ancient geological formation located in the northern part of South America, covering an area of 1 million square kilometers. Despite its hostile environment, it is home to many unusual and highly specialized plants and animals, which constitute a rich area of biodiversity. Chapters in this book include hydrology, nutrient cycling, forest phenology, insect-plant interactions, forest microclimate, plant distributions, forest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851995365
• ISBN13: 9780851995366
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 9.6"