Introduction to invertebrate conservation biology
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Introduction to invertebrate conservation biology
（Oxford science publications）
Oxford University Press, 1995
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [170]-190) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9780198540519
Description
As the first book on the conservation biology of invertebrate animals - the predominant components of most global communities - this volume synthesises much important information in this emerging science. Global in scope, and dealing with animals in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine communities, the book includes chapters on biodiversity, rationale and priorities for invertebrate conservation, and practical conservation, and suggests practical agendas for the
future. Many examples are discussed, and comprehensive references given.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction: biodiversity and invertebrates
- 2. Why conserve invertebrates?
- 3. A changing world: the threats to invertebrates
- 4. Practical invertebrate conservation: approaches and setting priorities
- 5. Captive breeding and introduction of invertebrates
- 6. Regulation, legislation, and assessment of status
- 7. Some case-histories of invertebrate conservation
- 8. The future of invertebrate conservation
- Appendix: The IUCN Red Data Book Categories
- References
- Index
- Volume
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: hbk ISBN 9780198540526
Description
This volume synthesizes much important information in an emerging science. Global in scope, and dealing with animals in terrestrial, freshwater and marine communities, the book includes chapters on biodiversity, the rationale and priorities for invertebrate conservation, and conservation methods. It then suggests practical agendas for the future. Many examples are discussed, and comprehensive references given.
Table of Contents
- Biodiversity and invertebrates
- Why conserve invertebrates?
- A changing world: the threats to invertebrates
- Practical invertebrate conservation: approaches and setting priorities
- Captive breeding and the introduction of invertebrates
- Regulation, legislation and assessment of status
- Some case-histories of invertebrate conservation
- The future of invertebrate conservation. Appendix: The IUCN Red Data Book Categories.
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