This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."--Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be ...
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This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."--Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be used both as an encyclopedia--a source of facts on specific organisms--and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."--Alan P. Smith, Ecology
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 816 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 82017625 Type of material Book Main title Costa Rican natural history / edited by Daniel H. Janzen. Published/Created Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983. Description xi, 816 p. : ill.; 28 cm. Links ISBN 0226393348 (pbk. ) LC classification QH108. C6 C67 1983 Related names Janzen, Daniel H. LC Subjects Natural history--Costa Rica. Notes Includes bibliographies and index. Dewey class no. 508.7286 Geographic area code nccr---
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Cocked Spine. Creases on Cover and/or Spine. Worn Corners and/or Page Edges (Possibly Bent). Soiled Cover and/or Pages. The cover has visible markings and wear. Purchasing this item from Goodwill provides vocational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
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