Biodiversity of Angola : Science & Conservation: A Modern Synthesis / edited by Brian J. Huntley, Vladimir Russo, Fernanda Lages, Nuno Ferrand.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Huntley, B. J. (Brian J.), 1944- editor.

Russo, Vladimir, editor.

Lages, Fernanda, editor.

Ferrand, Nuno, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodiversity.

Endangered ecosystems.

Animal ecology.

Nature conservation.

Plant ecology.

Ecosystems.

Animal Ecology.

Nature Conservation.

Plant Ecology.

Local Subjects:

Biodiversity.

Ecosystems.

Animal Ecology.

Nature Conservation.

Plant Ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XVIII, 549 pages) : 68 illustrations, 66 illustrations in color

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This open access multi-authored book presents a 'state of the science' synthesis of knowledge on the biodiversity of Angola, based on sources in peer-reviewed journals, in books and where appropriate, unpublished official reports. The book identifies Angola as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa, but notes that its fauna, flora, habitats and the processes that drive the dynamics of its ecosystems are still very poorly researched and documented. This 'state of the science' synthesis is for the use of all students of Angola's biodiversity, and for those responsible for the planning, development and sustainable management of the country's living resources. The volume brings together the results of expeditions and research undertaken in Angola since the late eighteenth century, with emphasis on work conducted in the four decades since Angola's independence in 1975. The individual chapters have been written by leaders in their fields, and reviewed by peers familiar with the region.

Contents:

Part 1. Introduction: Setting The Scene

Chapter 1. Introduction: Towards a Modern Synthesis

Chapter 2. Angola in Outline: Physiography, Climate and Patterns of Biodiversity

Chapter 3. Marine Biodiversity of Angola: Biogeography and Conservation

Chapter 4. Biodiversity in Angola through Time: A Paleontological Perspective

Part 2. Flora, Vegetation and Landscape change

Chapter 5. The Flora of Angola: Collectors, Richness and Endemism

Chapter 6. Vegetation Survey, Classification and Mapping in Angola

Chapter 7. Suffrutex Dominated Ecosystems in Angola

Chapter 8. Landscape Changes in Angola

Part 3. INVERTEBRATE DIVERSITY: ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS

Chapter 9. The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Angola: An Updated Synthesis

Chapter 10. The Butterflies and Skippers of Angola

Part 4. VERTEBRATES: DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY

Chapter 11. The Freshwater Fishes of Angola

Chapter 12. The Amphibians of Angola: Early Studies and the Current State of Knowledge

Chapter 13. The Reptiles of Angola: History, Diversity, Endemism and Hotspots

Chapter 14. The Avifauna of Angola: Richness, Endemism and Rarity

Chapter 15. The Mammals of Angola

Chapter 16

The Cetaceans of Angola

Chapter 17. The Giant Sable Antelope: Angola's National Icon

Part 5. RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter 18. Biodiversity Conservation: History, Protected Areas and Hotspots

Chapter 19. Museum and Herbarium Collections for Biodiversity Research in Angola

Chapter 20. Biodiversity Research and Conservation Opportunities.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-03083-4

9783030030834

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.