The new natural history of Madagascar. Volume 1. / edited by Steven M. Goodman ; subject editors: Aristide Andrianarimisa [and sixteen others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Andrianarimisa, Aristide, editor.

Goodman, Steven M., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural history--Madagascar.

Natural history.

Biodiversity--Madagascar.

Biodiversity.

Biodiversity conservation--Madagascar.

Biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2297 pages)

Place of Publication:

Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press, [2022]

Summary:

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earthSeparated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world.Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural historyCoedited by 18 different specialistsFeatures hundreds of new contributions by world-class expertsIncludes hundreds of new illustrationsCovers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine lifeSheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest scienceAn essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

Contents:

Cover

Volume 1

Contents

Foreword by Chantal Radimilahy

Foreword by Peter H. Raven

Preface by Steve Goodman

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Format and Presentation

1. History of Scientific Exploration

The History of Zoological Exploration of Madagascar

References

2. Geology

Introduction to the Geology of Madagascar

Latest Paleozoic to Mesozoic Terrestrial Vertebrate Faunas of Madagascar: Biotic History during the Breakup of Gondwana

Late Cretaceous Vertebrates of Madagascar: A Window into Gondwanan Biogeography

Cenozoic Fossils of Madagascar

History of Animal and Plant Colonization: A Synopsis

Geodispersal as a Biogeographic Mechanism for Cenozoic Exchanges between Madagascar and Africa

3. Climate

The Climate of Madagascar

4. Forest and Grassland Ecology

Introduction

Forest Dynamics: Carbon, Drivers, and Trends

Assessing the Quality of Remaining Forests on Madagascar

Tapia Woodlands

Forest Ecology and Research in the Kirindy Forest CNFEREF

The Effects of Horizontal and Vertical Environmental Heterogeneity on Lemur Community Structure: A Landscape Ecology Approach

Frugivory and Seed Dispersal

The Grassy Ecosystems of Madagascar

5. Human Ecology

The Rise of Malagasy Societies: Recent Developments in the Archaeology of Madagascar

New Insights into the Relationship between Human Ecological Pressure and the Vertebrate Extinctions

Fire in Highland Grasslands: Uses, Ecology, and History

Hunting and the Consumption of Wildlife on Madagascar

Edible Terrestrial Arthropod Traditions and Uses on Madagascar

Ethnobotany of Madagascar

Biocultural Landscape Diversity Shaped by Agricultural Systems

One Health Research and Practice on Madagascar

References.

6. Zoonotic Pathogens and Other Infectious Microbes: Diversity, Evolutionary History, and Transmission

Introducing Microbes in the Context of the Madagascar Biodiversity Hotspot

Leptospira Bacteria on Madagascar

Virus Transmission in Mammalian Hosts

Arthropod-Borne Viruses of Madagascar

Arthropod-Borne Bacteria Metabarcoding

Blood Parasites of Small Mammals on Madagascar

Pathogen Pollution: Pathogen Transmission between Introduced and Endemic Species on Madagascar

7. Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Marine and Coastal Biodiversity and Conservation

Latimeria chalumnae, Western Indian Ocean Coelacanth, Fiandolo

Chondrichthyan Fishes (Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras)

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, Marokintana

Pristidae, Sawfishes, Vahavaha, Vavana

Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae, Sea Turtles, Fano

Dugong dugon, Dugong, Lambohara

Cetacean Species Diversity in Malagasy Waters

Balaenoptera omurai, Omura's Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae, Humpback Whale, Trozona

8. Plants

Introduction to Plants

Update on the Phylogenetic Framework of Malagasy Angiosperms

Vascular Plants of Malagasy Freshwater Wetlands

The Tsingy: Flora and Vegetation

Lichenized Ascomycetes: Lichens

Bryophytes: Diversity, Endemism, and Phytogeography

Checklist of the Bryophytes of Madagascar

Piperaceae: Peperomia

Piperaceae: Piper, Pepper, Dipoivatra, Tsiperifery

Dioscoreaceae, Yams, Ovy, Oviala, Angona

Pandanaceae, Screw-Pines, Vakoa, Hofa, Frandra

Orchidaceae

Arecaceae, Palms

Cyperaceae, Sedges

Poaceae, Grasses (Including Bamboos)

Leguminosae (Fabaceae), Legumes

Moraceae: Ficus, Figs

Euphorbiaceae and Its Segregates Peraceae, Picrodendraceae, and Putranjivaceae

Euphorbiaceae: Croton

Euphorbiaceae: Euphorbia

Phyllanthaceae

Salicaceae

Violaceae.

Myrtaceae, Gavo, Rotra

Melastomataceae, Princess Flower Family

Burseraceae

Anacardiaceae

Sapindaceae

Rutaceae

Malvaceae

Malvaceae: Adansonia, Baobab, Bozy, Fony, Renala, Ringy, Za

Sphaerosepalaceae

Sarcolaenaceae

Santalales, Order of the Sandalwood Family

Didiereaceae

Sapotaceae, Nanto, Famelona

Ebenaceae, Ebonies

Rubiaceae: Progress since 2003

Rubiaceae, Tribe Guettardeae and Hymenodictyeae-Naucleeae Clade, Subfamily Cinchonoideae

Rubiaceae, Mussaendeae-Sabiceeae Clade, Subfamily Ixoroideae

Rubiaceae, Coffeeae Alliance, Subfamily Ixoroideae

Rubiaceae, Vanguerieae Alliance, Subfamily Ixoroideae

Rubiaceae, Psychotrieae Alliance, and Some Related Groups, Subfamily Rubioideae

Rubiaceae, Spermacoceae Alliance, Subfamily Rubioideae

Apocynaceae

Oleaceae, Olives

Acanthaceae

Bignoniaceae

Araliaceae

Boraginales

9. Invertebrates Introduction to Invertebrates

Introduction to Invertebrates

Insect-Plant Interactions: Their Importance for Biodiversity and Ecological Functioning

Annelida: Hirudinea, Leeches, Dinta, Linta, Dimatika

Gastropoda, Terrestrial and Freshwater Mollusca (Snails), Sifotra

Scorpions, Maingoka

Araneae, Spiders, Foka, Foko, Hala

Ixodida, Ticks, Kongona

Atyidae and Palaemonidae, Freshwater Shrimps, Patsa Mena

Parastacidae: Astacoides, Freshwater Crayfishes, Orana, Orambanonga, Orambato

Potamonautidae, Freshwater Crabs, Foza

Diplopoda, Millipedes, Menavetraka, Ankodavitra, Ankodiavitry, Marotanana, Sakolavitsy

Collembola, Springtails

Ephemeroptera, Mayflies

Odonata, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Angidina

Blattodea: Termitoidae, Termites, Vitsikazo, Votry

Anoplura, Sucking Lice, Hao

Hemiptera: Cicadellidae, Leafhoppers

Hemiptera, Heteroptera: Reduviidae, Assassin Bugs.

Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha: Flatidae, Planthoppers

Hemiptera: Fulgoridae, Lanternflies, Sakondry

Hemiptera: Caliscelidae, Planthoppers

Orthoptera: Caelifera and Ensifera, Grasshoppers, Katydids, Crickets, Valala, Angely

Coleoptera: Cicindelidae, Tiger Beetles

Coleoptera: Dytiscidae, Diving Beetles, Tsikovoka

Coleoptera: Gyrinidae, Whirligig Beetles, Fandiorano

Coleoptera: Haliplidae, Crawling Water Beetles

Coleoptera: Noteridae, Burrowing Water Beetles

Coleoptera: Torridincolidae, Torrent Beetles

Coleoptera: Hydroscaphidae, Skiff Beetles

Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae, Tribe Enariini, Scarab Beetles, Voangory

Coleoptera: Anthribidae, Fungus Weevils

Siphonaptera, Fleas, Parasy

Diptera: Tephritidae, Fruit Flies, Laliboankazo

Diptera: Conopidae, Thick-headed Flies

Diptera: Culicidae, Mosquitoes, Moka

Diptera: Nycteribiidae and Streblidae, Bat Flies

Diptera: Tabanidae, Horseflies, Fihitra, Lalitr'omby, Boroa

Diptera: Muscidae, Houseflies, Lalitra

Diptera: Diopsidae, Stalk-eyed Flies

Diptera: Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies

Diptera: Acroceridae, Endoparasitoid Spider Flies

Diptera, Psychodidae: Phlebotominae, Sandflies

Diptera: Corethrellidae, Frog-biting Midges

Trichoptera, Caddisflies

Lepidoptera, Butterflies and Moths: Systematics and Diversity

Hymenoptera: Formicidae, Ants, Vitsika

Phasmatodea, Stick and Leaf Insects

Volume 2

10. Freshwater Fishes

Introduction to the Freshwater Fishes

Anchariidae: Ancharius, Gogo, Catfish, Fiavoalavo, Gogo, Vaho, Vaona, Vahona

Ariidae: Arius, Plicofollis, Catfish, Fiavoalavo, Gogo, Vaho, Vaona, Vahona

Clupeidae, Pellonulinae: Sauvagella, Malagasy Round Herring, Varilava, Vilvari, Vilimena.

Clupeidae, Pellonulinae: Spratellomorpha, Two-finned Round Herring, Varilava, Vilvari

Aplocheilidae: Pachypanchax, Malagasy Killifish, Morora, Komorora, Zoto

Pantanodontidae: Pantanodon

Atherinidae, Atherinomorinae: Teramulus, Silverside, Zono

Bedotiidae: Bedotia, Malagasy Rainbowfish, Zono, Garassa, Vily

Bedotiidae: Rheocles, Malagasy Rainbowfish, Katrana, Zona, Zonobe

Cichlidae, Ptychochrominae: Katria, Cichlid, Katria

Cichlidae, Ptychochrominae: Oxylapia, Cichlid, Songatana

Cichlidae, Ptychochrominae: Paratilapia, Cichlid, Marakely, Fony, Fiamanga, Trondro Mainty

Cichlidae, Etroplinae: Paretroplus, Cichlid, Damba and Many Other Malagasy Names

Cichlidae, Ptychochrominae: Ptychochromis, Cichlid, Saroy and Many Other Malagasy Names

Cichlidae, Ptychochrominae: Ptychochromoides, Cichlid, Fiapotsy and Many Other Malagasy Names

Gobiidae: Glossogobius, Cavefish, Toho

Milyeringidae: Typhleotris, Malagasy Cavefish, Toho

11. Amphibians

Diversity and Exploration of the Malagasy Amphibian Fauna

Species Inventories, Biogeography, Phylogeography, and Species Formation of Amphibians on Madagascar

Amphibian Conservation through the Implementation of the "A Conservation Strategy for the Amphibians of Madagascar-ACSAM

Ex Situ Conservation Efforts for the Amphibians of Madagascar

Consequences of Forest Fragmentation and Habitat Alterations for Amphibians

Amphibian Diseases and Parasites

Tadpole Communities and Tadpole Diversity

Mantellidae, Laliostominae: Aglyptodactylus

Mantellidae, Laliostominae: Laliostoma

Mantellidae, Boophinae: Boophis

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Mantella and Wakea

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Mantidactylus and Boehmantis

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Blommersia

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Gephyromantis

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Guibemantis.

Mantellidae, Mantellinae: Spinomantis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-691-22940-6

OCLC:

1338837057