Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans
This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how ri...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Cham
Springer International Publishing
2019, 2019
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2019 |
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets |
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Physical Description: | X, 149 p. 16 illus., 13 illus. in color online resource |
ISBN: | 9783030262969 |