The Biological Diversity of Trinidad and Tobago: A Naturalist's NotesProspect Press/MEP, 2008 - 265 sivua "Written for students at sixth form and undergraduate levels, and for 'the interested adult reader who might want to get a general feel for the subject', this is a systematic introduction to the rich diversity of Trinidad and Tobago's natural history, illustrated with maps and the author's own field photography. To manage a country's natural heritage effectively, the author argues, its organisms and ecosystems must be understood. Chronicling its degradation is not enough."--Publisher's description. |
Sisältö
Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
Biogeography and biodiversity | 10 |
Freshwater fish | 20 |
Amphibians | 31 |
Reptiles | 38 |
Birds | 46 |
Mammals | 56 |
Marine vertebrates | 65 |
Beaches | 152 |
Coral reefs | 159 |
Streams | 169 |
Freshwater swamps | 177 |
Intertidal swamps | 187 |
Intertidal and subtidal flats | 196 |
Rocky shore | 202 |
Coastal processes | 208 |
Marine invertebrates | 75 |
Terrestrial invertebrates | 89 |
Orchids | 102 |
Epiphytes | 110 |
Wild flowers | 115 |
Rare and endangered species | 120 |
Forests | 128 |
Savannas | 139 |
Caves | 145 |
Agricultural ecosystems | 215 |
House and garden ecosystems | 224 |
Hazards | 231 |
Terminology and treaties | 234 |
Bibliography | 241 |
Glossary | 245 |
Classification and numbers of living organisms | 252 |
Scientific names | 256 |
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adapted algae amphibians animals aquatic areas Aripo Aripo Savannah bats beach biological diversity biota birds Bocas brackish bromeliads called carangids Caribbean Caroni Caroni Swamp cave centimetres coastal cocoa colonies colourful common consists coral reefs crabs crustaceans drainage dry season ecosystems eggs environment epiphytic erosion extremely families fauna feed flowers foraging freshwater fish frogs grass Gulf of Paria habitat human Icacos insects intertidal invertebrates islands lagoon land larger larvae living lizards mainly mammals mangrove marine marsh forest Mayaro metres molluscs montane moriche palm mouth Nariva Swamp natural nests north coast Northern Range number of species oceanic orchid Orchidaceae organisms palm plants rivers rock rocky shore salinity sand savanna sediments seen sessile shallow shark shrimp smaller snakes South America spiders stream subtidal tanagers terrestrial tidal trees Trinidad and Tobago tropical uncommon vegetation vertebrates water column wet season wetlands wide worms