While the existing unique biodiversity of Madagascar is the subject of international attention, both from the perspectives of evolutionary biology and conservation programs, no in-depth synthesis is available on ecological changes during the Holocene and most importantly during the periods before and after human colonization. Using different aspects of the morphology and extrapolated habitat utilization of extinct animals identified from paleontological and archeological sites, as well as those of extant species, the ...
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While the existing unique biodiversity of Madagascar is the subject of international attention, both from the perspectives of evolutionary biology and conservation programs, no in-depth synthesis is available on ecological changes during the Holocene and most importantly during the periods before and after human colonization. Using different aspects of the morphology and extrapolated habitat utilization of extinct animals identified from paleontological and archeological sites, as well as those of extant species, the authors reconstruct different aspects of the natural history and the ecosystems where these organisms lived. These windows into the past are presented as 20 different vignettes, which are beautifully illustrated by plates done by Velizar Simeonovski. "
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New. Publications in the series 'Guides sur la diversite biologique de Madagascar' serve several important purposes: To allow the dissemination of information, particularly in this case knowledge on the Malagasy biota; To allow Malagasy researchers to participate in an international forum of information exchange and the advancement of science; As an important step in the capacity building of emerging young Malagasy biologists. In French. Using scientific evidence from 13 different paleontological and archaeological sites, the authors have reviewed recent geological on ecological changes that have occurred over time, and their impact on habitats, plants, and animals.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
