Tropical nature

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Tropical nature

Adrian Forsyth and Kenneth Miyata ; illustrations by Sarah Landry

Scribner, c1984

  • pbk

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Bibliography: p. 235-242

Includes index

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内容説明

A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.

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CONTENTS Illustrations Foreword Preface In Memoriam Introduction: A Temperate View of Tropical Life 1. IN THE REALM OF THE TROPICS FERTILITY 3. CANYONS OF LIGHT 4. HANGERS-ON 5. MATAPALO 6. LISTEN TO THE FLOWERS 7. "EAT ME" 8. BUGS AND DRUGS 9. CREEPING SOCIALISTS 10. ARMY ANTS ARTFUL GUISES SOUTHBOUND JERRY'S MAGGOT 14. SINGING IN THE RAIN 15. NIGHT WALKS 16. THE ETERNAL TROPICS 17. PARADISE LOST? Appendix: Tropical Travel--A Beginner's Guide Further Reading Index

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