Life History and Biogeography: Patterns in Conus: 9 (Oxford Biogeography Series) - Hardcover

Kohn, Alan J.; Perron, Frank E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198540809 ISBN 13: 9780198540809

Publisher: Clarendon Press, 1994

Synopsis

Containing much original, previously unpublished research, this book describes the conspicuous. colourful, and ecologically important snail genus Conus. It provides what is probably the best and most extensive data set of life parameters available from any tropical invertebrate taxon.

The conclusions drawn are likely to apply to many coral-reef invertebrates and thus ensure the book's significance for all those interested in the study of biodiversity.

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Review

'interesting book'Jaap Dorgelo, Netherlands Journal of Aquatic Ecology, July 1994, Vol. 28 (2)

Synopsis

How dispersal affects the geographic ranges of species is a controversial issue. This study describes the ecologically important snail genus Conus, and provides one of the most extensive data set of life parameters available for any tropical invertebrate taxon. The conclusions drawn are likely to apply to many coral-reef invertebrates, and are of considerable significance for marine biogeographers, comparative biologists, ecologists and others interested in the study of biodiversity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198540809
• ISBN 13: 9780198540809
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114