African Invertebrates

Author : Lee Gutteridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Invertebrates
ISBN : 143142157X

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Invertebrates of Southern Africa & Their Tracks and Signs by Lee Gutteridge Pdf

Invertebrates of Southern Africa and their Tracks & Signs covers a never-before-explored aspect of Southern African nature and is an essential new addition to the library of every nature lover. It was researched and written over the last four and a half years to open a door to a little known micro-world that exists all around us. Invertebrates - which include commonly seen creatures such as butterflies, spiders, beetles, worms and scorpions - are everywhere. The signs of their day-to-day activities are all around us if we know where to look. The life cycles and behaviours of many animals are discussed, with a special focus on interactions between mammals and invertebrates - a fascinating subject in itself. While working on this book, Lee Gutteridge spent many hours in the field with expert entomologists and arachnologists, many of whom commented that; even though they had spent a lifetime in the field, this experience, of invertebrate tracking, had changed the way that they see the invertebrate world. With funding received from the Oppenheimer family, 250 copies will be donated to indigenous trackers, whose knowledge Lee appreciates and respects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : UCSD:31822009451881

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African Invertebrates by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : CORNELL:31924101586471

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African Invertebrates by Anonim Pdf

Author : T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 9780195108170

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East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation by T. R. McClanahan,T. P. Young Pdf

East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.

Author : Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780799369106

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Field Guide to South African Spiders by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Pdf

This is the first-ever field guide to provide information on a vast spectrum of spider species based on their morphology, behaviour and distribution. It’s the first book to introduce all 70 South African spider families including 370 major genera and more than 860 of the more common species. It includes illustrations of all of the families, genera and species as well as more than 2 000 colour photographs and 843 maps. - A thorough summary of morphology, biology and habitat requirements is provided - Species with medical importance are discussed - The morphological characters of all known spider families from South Africa are provided and illustrated with notes on their behavior as well as further reading material - Short morphological data with notes on behaviour and distribution of 370 major genera and 860 species is provided This field guide’s purpose is to enable observers to identify spiders in the field. One of the difficulties facing a spider-watcher is that a large number of spider species are small and extremely well camouflaged and are therefore not easily seen. For some genera you will need a magnifying glass or microscope to be able to identify the specimen to generic or species level. Many species can only be identified by a specialist who has access to a good microscope and the relevant literature. Most of the spiders were photographed alive in their natural settings and only some rare and smaller species were photographed using a camera mounted on a microscope. The illustrations and descriptions make it easy for an inexperienced spider-watcher to identify many of the common species encountered in and around the house. The spiders were divided according to the free-living species and those that build intricate webs to catch their prey. The free-living spiders were further divided according to those found on the vegetation and those living on the ground. Spiders are an abundant, diverse and highly successful group of animals. They are commonly found on farms, in gardens and also in houses. They are important predators in all terrestrial ecosystems and are regarded as the “best friends” of gardeners and farmers in sustainable agriculture because they have the important task of regulating the numbers of potentially harmful insects and mites. However, they are feared and maligned because of the venom they produce. We hope this field guide will help save the lives of a few spiders. It will be valuable for the man on the street, researchers, conservation agencies, students, gardeners, farmers, as well as spider-watchers and photographers.

Author : Mike Unwin
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1841620602

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Southern African Wildlife by Mike Unwin Pdf

A substantial and beautifully illustrated wildlife guide covering all major habitats of southern Africa for safari enthusiasts.

Author : Jim P. Curry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1993-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412165201

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Grassland Invertebrates by Jim P. Curry Pdf

Grasslands comprise more than a quarter of the Earth's land surface. In addition to supporting a wide range of vertebrates such as domestic livestock and a variety of games species, grassland is the natural habitat for a wide range of invertebrate species, and this book considers those which occur in grassland and their impact on soil fertility and herbage growth. It describes grassland as a habitat for invertebrates, the groups which occur there and their abudance. An extensive literature on grassland invertebrates scattered through numerous scientific journals and reports is drawn on in an attempt to develop an overview. In the opening chapter the major grassland types are considered and the features which influence the distribution and abudance of the invertebrates which inhabit them are discussed. Next the major taxonomic groups are reviewed in turn, with a brief account of their biology and ecology and of their ecosystem role. Some general features of grassland invertebrate communities are then described and teh factors which influence th epopulation densities of their constituent species are considered. Particular attentionm is given to the ways in which populations are influenced by management practices. The final and largest chapterdeals with the various ways in which invertebrates influence important grassland processes through ingestion of organic matter, interaction with injurious species is considered, with particular emphasis on the potential for achieving this through manipulating grassland management practices.

Author : John Pascal Simaika,Anne Alje Van Dam,Albert Chakona
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889667666

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Towards the Sustainable Use of African Wetlands by John Pascal Simaika,Anne Alje Van Dam,Albert Chakona Pdf

Author : Jafari R. Kideghesho
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781838809751

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Managing Wildlife in a Changing World by Jafari R. Kideghesho Pdf

The declining trends of wildlife habitats and species populations are obvious consequences of the socio-economic, political, ecological, and technological changes occurring globally. Along with human population growth, there is a growing wave of wildlife diseases, invasive alien species, human-wildlife conflicts, climate change, poaching, infrastructure development, and economic options that are ecologically damaging. These changes have implications on the management of wildlife resources. Managing Wildlife in a Changing World draws experiences from different parts of the world on status, challenges, and efforts of reversing the current negative trends on wildlife habitats and species in the face of these changes. This book is useful for academicians, researchers, policy makers, conservation practitioners, students, and other interested readers.

Author : Rodney Moffett
Publisher : UJ Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781928424451

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A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands by Rodney Moffett Pdf

This bibliography includes scientific articles on the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands published between 1808 and 2019. Although focussing on material appearing in accredited journals, there is such a wealth of information in the form of unpublished, yet traceable, reports, documents, presentations and dissertations, these are also included. The bibliography has two parts – a complete list arranged alphabetically, and the same references arranged in 33 different disciplines. These range from Palaeobotany with 17 entries, to Rock Art with 502 entries.

Author : H. B. Johnston
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1968-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521054430

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Annotated Catalogue of African Grasshoppers by H. B. Johnston Pdf

This Supplement examines the species and subspecies of African grasshoppers up the end of 1965.

Author : Bernd Schierwater,Rob DeSalle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781482235821

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Invertebrate Zoology by Bernd Schierwater,Rob DeSalle Pdf

Invertebrate Zoology: A Tree of Life Approach is a comprehensive and authoritative textbook adopting an explicitly phylogenetic organization. Most of the classical anatomical and morphological work has not been changed – it established the foundation of Invertebrate Zoology. With the explosion of Next-Generation Sequencing approaches, there has been a sea-change in the recognized phylogenetic relationships among and between invertebrate lineages. In addition, the merger of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo) has dramatically contributed to changes in the understanding of invertebrate biology. Synthesizing these three approaches (classical morphology, sequencing data, and evo-devo studies) offers students an entirely unique perspective of invertebrate diversity. Key Features One of the first textbooks to combine classical morphological approaches and newer evo-devo and Next-Generation Sequencing approaches to address Invertebrate Zoology Organized along taxonomic lines in accord with the latest understanding of invertebrate phylogeny Will provide background in basic systematic analysis useful within any study of biodiversity A wealth of ancillary materials for students and teachers, including downloadable figures, lecture slides, web links, and phylogenetic data matrices

Author : Irene J. De Moor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Aquatic insects
ISBN : 1770050175

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Guides to the Freshwater Invertebrates of Southern Africa by Irene J. De Moor Pdf

Author : PR Ackery,CR Smith,R Vane-Wright
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 1626 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643102453

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Carcasson's African Butterflies by PR Ackery,CR Smith,R Vane-Wright Pdf

The result of more than 20 years of research and collaboration by international butterfly experts, this book is the first comprehensive catalogue to the butterfly fauna of any major tropical region and, as such, provides a basic research tool for any worker with an interest in African butterflies. Covering 3593 recognised species in 300 genera, it deals with about 20% of the world butterfly fauna. Included are entries for all genus-group, species-group and infra-subspecific names applicable to the Afrotropical butterflies, a total of about 14 000 names. This work has a more wide-ranging appeal than a narrow taxonomic list, a volume that will be of value not only to taxonomists but to all biologists with an interest in Africa and its butterfly fauna.

Author : Tatenda Dalu,Ryan J. Wasserman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128223635

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Fundamentals of Tropical Freshwater Wetlands by Tatenda Dalu,Ryan J. Wasserman Pdf

Fundamentals of Tropical Freshwater Wetlands: From Ecology to Conservation Management is a practical guide and important tool for practitioners and educators interested in the ecology, conservation and management of wetlands in tropical/subtropical regions. The book is written in such a way that, in addition to scientists and managers, it is accessible to non-specialist readers. Organized into three themed sections and twenty-three chapters, this volume covers a variety of topics, exposing the reader to a full range of scientific, conservation and management issues. Each chapter has been written by specialists in the topic being presented. The book recognizes that wetland conservation, science and management are interlinked disciplines, and so it attempts to combine several perspectives to highlight the interdependence between the various professions that deal with issues in these environments. Within each chapter extensive cross-referencing is included, so as to help the reader link related aspects of the issues being discussed. Contributed to by global experts in the field of tropical wetlands Includes case studies and worked examples, enabling the reader to recreate the work already done Focuses on tropical systems not available in any other book