Biotic evolution and environmental change in Southeast Asia / edited by David J. Gower, Department of Zoology, the Natural History Museum, London, Kenneth G. Johnson, Department of Palaeontology, the Natural History Museum, London, James E. Richardson, the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, and the University of the Andes, Bogotá, Colombia, Brian R. Rosen, Department of Zoology, the Natural History Museum, London, Lukas Rüber, Department of Vertebrates, Natural History Museum, Bern, Suzanne T. Williams, Department of Zoology, the Natural History Museum, London.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gower, David J., 1969- editor.

Series:

Systematics Association special volume.

Systematics Association special volume series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodiversity--Southeast Asia.

Biodiversity.

Biotic communities--Southeast Asia.

Biotic communities.

Evolution (Biology)--Southeast Asia.

Evolution (Biology).

Environmental degradation--Southeast Asia.

Environmental degradation.

Climatic changes--Southeast Asia.

Climatic changes.

Global environmental change.

Southeast Asia--Environmental conditions.

Southeast Asia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 475 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

Biotic Evolution & Environmental Change in Southeast Asia

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The flora and fauna of Southeast Asia are exceptionally diverse. The region includes several terrestrial biodiversity hotspots and is the principal global hotspot for marine diversity, but it also faces the most intense challenges of the current global biodiversity crisis. Providing reviews, syntheses and results of the latest research into Southeast Asian earth and organismal history, this book investigates the history, present and future of the fauna and flora of this bio- and geodiverse region. Leading authorities in the field explore key topics including palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology, biogeography, population genetics and conservation biology, illustrating research approaches and themes with spatially, taxonomically and methodologically focused case studies. The volume also presents methodological advances in population genetics and historical biogeography. Exploring the fascinating environmental and biotic histories of Southeast Asia, this is an ideal resource for graduate students and researchers as well as environmental NGOs.

Contents:

Foreword / Tony Whitten

Preface

1. Introduction / D.J. Gower, Kenneth G. Johnson, James E. Richardson, Brian R. Rosen, Lukas Rüber and Suzanne T. Williams

2. Wallace, Darwin and Southeast Asia : the real field site of evolution / John van Wyhe

3. Sundaland and Wallacea : geology, plate tectonics and palaeogeography / Robert Hall

4. A review of the Cenozoic palaeoclimate history of Southeast Asia / Robert J. Morley

5. Quaternary dynamics of Sundaland forests / Charles H. Cannon

6. The Malesian floristic interchange : plant migration patterns across Wallace's Line / James E. Richardson, Craig M. Costion and Alexandra N. Muellner

7. Biogeography and distribution patterns of Southeast Asian palms / William J. Baker and Thomas L.P. Couvreur

8. Historical biogeography inference in Malesia / Campbell O. Webb and Richard Ree

9. Biodiversity hotspots, evolution and coral reef biogeography : a review / David R. Bellwood, Willem Renema and Brian R. Rosen

10. Tsunami impacts in the marine environment : review and results from studies in Thailand / Gordon L.J. Paterson, Michael A. Kendall, Chittima Aryuthaka, Nicholas J. Evans, Yaowaluk Monthum, Chawaporn Jittanoon, Patrick Campbell, Leslie R. Noble and Kevin M. O'Neill

11. Coalescent-based analysis of demography : applications to biogeography on Sulawesi / Ben J. Evans

12. Aquatic biodiversity hotspots in Wallacea : the species flocks in the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia / Thomas von Rintelen, Kristina von Rintelen, Matthias Glaubrecht, Christoph D. Schubart and Fabian Herder

13. Molecular biogeography and phylogeography of the freshwater fauna of the Indo-Australian Archipelago / Mark de Bruyn, Thomas von Rintelen, Kristina von Rintelen, Peter B. Mather and Gary R. Carvalho

14. Patterns of biodiversity discovery through time : an historical analysis of amphibian species discoveries in the Southeast Asian mainland and adjacent island archipelagos / Rafe M. Brown and Bryan L. Stuart

15. Wildlife trade as an impediment to conservation as exemplified by the trade in reptiles in Southeast Asia / Vincent Nijman, Matthew Todd and Chris R. Shepherd

16. The tropical peat swamps of Southeast Asia : human impacts on biodiversity, hydrology and carbon dynamics / Susan Page, Aljosja Hooijer, Jack Rieley, Chris Banks and Agata Hoscilo

17. Southeast Asian biodiversity crisis / David Bickford, Sinlan Poo and Mary Rose C. Posa.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-139-53970-1

1-107-22655-4

1-283-52185-7

1-139-52689-8

9786613834300

1-139-52569-7

1-139-53155-7

0-511-73588-X

1-139-53036-4

1-139-52808-4

OCLC:

804664835