A Natural History of the Emirates

A Natural History of the Emirates

For many people, thoughts of the United Arab Emirates conjure images of ultramodern skyscrapers and rolling sand dunes. However, the Emirates are a rich mosaic of ecosystems and habitats that support surprisingly diverse communities of organisms, and there is growing awareness of the importance of t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Burt, John A. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland 2024.
Edición:1st ed. 2024.
Materias:
Biodiversity.
Freshwater ecology.
Marine ecology.
Animal culture.
Human ecology > Study and teaching.
Biotic communities.
Geography.
Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
Animal Science.
Environmental Studies.
Ecosystems.
Regional Geography.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009781214706719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A Natural History Of The Emirates: An Introduction
  • Part 1: An Extreme Environment: Physical Setting Of The Emirates
  • Geography And Geology Of The United Arab Emirates: A Naturalist's Introduction
  • Climate Of The United Arab Emirates: Present, Past And Impacts On Life
  • The Marine Environment Of The Emirates
  • Part 2: Ecosystems Of The Emirates
  • The Vegetation Of The United Arab Emirates And Ecosystem Management Issues
  • The Mountain Regions Of The United Arab Emirates: An Ecosystem Perspective
  • Mangrove Ecosystems Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Coastal Lagoons (Khors) Of The Emirates
  • Seagrasses Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Seaweeds Of The Emirates
  • Coral Reefs Of The Emirates
  • Oyster Beds And Reefs Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Part 3: Organisms And Their Environment
  • The Vascular Flora Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Terrestrial Mammals Of The United Arab Emirates
  • An Introduction To The Birds Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Terrestrial Reptiles And Amphibians Of TheUnited Arab Emirates
  • Terrestrial Arthropod Diversity In The United Arab Emirates
  • Marine Mammals Of The Emirates: Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises And Dugongs
  • Marine Reptiles Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Sharks And Rays Of The United Arab Emirates
  • Fishes Of The Emirates
  • Part : Human Interactions With The Environment
  • Human - Environment Interactions In The United Arab Emirates: An Archaeological Perspective
  • Cities As Ecosystems In The Emirates
  • Part 5: The Future Emirates
  • The Emirates At 2050.

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