The Mexican Transition Zone

Author : Juan J. Morrone
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030479176

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The Mexican Transition Zone by Juan J. Morrone Pdf

This book presents an evolutionary biogeographic analysis of the Mexican Transition Zone, which is situated in the overlap of the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. It includes a comprehensive review of previous track, cladistic and molecular biogeographic analyses and is illustrated with full color maps and vegetation photographs of the respective areas covered. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to students and researchers whose work involves systematic and biogeographic analyses of plant and animal taxa of the Mexican Transition Zone or other transition zones of the world, and to ecologists working in biodiversity conservation, who will be able to appreciate the evolutionary relevance of the Mexican Transition Zone for establishing conservation areas..

Author : Patricia García-Navarrete,Juan J. Morrone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1776705556

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Testing the Biogeographical Regionalization of the Mexican Transition Zone Based on the Distribution of Curculionidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) by Patricia García-Navarrete,Juan J. Morrone Pdf

"A test of the biogeographical regionalization of the Mexican Transition Zone (MTZ) is presented, resulting from a Parsimony Analysis of Endemicity (PAE) based on the distributional patterns of 575 species of the family Curculionidae. The analysis was carried out in three stages. First, a PAE was carried out to define a general regionalization scheme for the MTZ, identifying areas and microareas of endemism for the entire area. Then PAEs were undertaken for each province. Third, a PAE was carried out to determine the relationship between the provinces of the MTZ. The analysis of the entire MTZ resulted in four areas and 57 microareas of endemism, while in the independent analysis of each province, five areas and 67 microareas of endemism were obtained. Both analyses coincide basically in the location of the areas and microareas of endemism, which are subordinated to biogeographic units defined by different authors. In the consensus cladogram of the third stage of the analysis, the Transmexican Volcanic Belt (TVB) is the sister area to the Sierra Madre Occidental (SMOC); then, they are the sister area to the Sierra Madre Oriental (SMOR); and finally the previous provinces are united in a trichotomy with the Sierra Madre del Sur (SMS) and the Chiapas Highlands (CHIS). It is assumed that the differences found when comparing our results with different cladistic biogeographic studies of the MTZ reflect the complexity of the study area. Since the data used to perform the analyses are not uniform, and both geographical units and taxa are different, the comparison between different analyses is difficult. Keywords: Areas of endemism, Mexico, natural areas, PAE, provinces"--Page 3.

Author : Juan J. Morrone
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315390642

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Neotropical Biogeography by Juan J. Morrone Pdf

Neotropical Biogeography: Regionalization and Evolution presents the most comprehensive single-source treatment of the Neotropical region derived from evolutionary biogeographic studies. The book provides a biogeographic regionalization based on distributional patterns of plant and animal taxa, discusses biotic relationships drawn from track and cladistic biogeographic analyses, and identifies cenocrons (subsets of taxa within biotas identified by their common origin and evolutionary history). It includes maps, area cladograms and vegetation profiles. The aim of this reference is to provide a biogeographic regionalization that can be used by graduate students, researchers and other professionals concerned with understanding and describing distributional patterns of plants and animals in the Neotropical region. It covers the 53 biogeographic provinces of the Neotropical region that are classified into the Antillean, Brazilian and Chacoan subregions, and the Mexican and South American transition zones.

Author : Juan Morrone
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231143783

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Evolutionary Biogeography by Juan Morrone Pdf

"Rather than favoring only one approach, Juan J. Morrone proposes a comprehensive treatment of the developments and theories of evolutionary biogeography. Evolutionary biogeography uses distributional, phylogenetic, molecular, and fossil data to assess the historical changes that have produced current biotic patterns. Panbiogeography, parsimony analysis of endemicity, cladistic biogeography, and phylogeography are the four recent and most common approaches. Many conceive of these methods as representing different "schools," but Morrone shows how each addresses different questions in the various steps of an evolutionary biogeographical analysis. Panbiogeography and parsimony analysis of endemicity are useful for identifying biotic components or areas of endemism. Cladistic biogeography uses phylogenetic data to determine the relationships between these biotic components. Further information on fossils, phylogeographic patterns, and molecular clocks can be incorporated to identify different cenocrons. Finally, available geological knowledge can help construct a geobiotic scenario that may explain how analyzed areas were put into contact and how the biotic components and cenocrons inhabiting them evolved. Morrone compares these methods and employs case studies to make it clear which is best for the question at hand. Set problems, discussion sections, and glossaries further enhance classroom use."--Publisher's description.

Author : Lawrence Stevens
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535104544

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Global Advances in Biogeography by Lawrence Stevens Pdf

Global Advances in Biogeography brings together the work of more than 30 scientific authorities on biogeography from around the world. The book focuses on spatial and temporal variation of biological assemblages in relation to landscape complexity and environmental change. Global Advances embraces four themes: biogeographic theory and tests of concepts, the regional biogeography of individual taxa, the biogeography of complex landscapes, and the deep-time evolutionary biogeography of macrotaxa. In addition, the book provides a trove of new information about unusual landscapes, the natural history of a wide array of poorly known plant and animal species, and global conservation issues. This book is well illustrated with numerous maps, graphics, and photographs, and contains much new basic biogeographical information that is not available elsewhere. It will serve as an invaluable reference for professionals and members of the public interested in global biogeography, evolution, taxonomy, and conservation.

Author : Edgar Alexander Mearns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1907
Category : Mammals
ISBN : OSU:32435029594645

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Mammals of the Mexican Boundary of the United States by Edgar Alexander Mearns Pdf

Author : Altus Lacy Quaintance,American Association of Economic Entomologists,Walter David Hunter,Charles Thomas Brues,Warren Elmer Hinds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Boll weevil
ISBN : UIUC:30112017670958

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The Mexican Cotton Boll Weevil by Altus Lacy Quaintance,American Association of Economic Entomologists,Walter David Hunter,Charles Thomas Brues,Warren Elmer Hinds Pdf

Author : Petar Beron
Publisher : Springer
Page : 987 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319744186

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Zoogeography of Arachnida by Petar Beron Pdf

This volume merges all geographical and paleogeographical data on all groups of the arachnofauna. The book features topics such as the ecological factors, climate and other barriers that influence the distribution of arachnida. It also elaborates on the characteristics of the distribution such as arachnida at high altitude (e.g. Himalaya), in caves, in polar regions and highlights differences between the arachnofauna of e.g. Mediterranean regions vs Central Europe, West African vs Indomalayan and more. Furthermore, amongst other topics the volume also includes chapters on the systems of arachnida, fossil orders, dispersal and dispersion, endemics and relicts, regional arachnogeography, cave and high altitude arachnida.

Author : Ian C. Campbell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400923973

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Mayflies and Stoneflies: Life Histories and Biology by Ian C. Campbell Pdf

The papers included in this volume were amongst day running of the conference, and Ms Julia those presented at the 5th International Epheme Reed, Ms Kim James, Ms Anne Devereaux, roptera Conference and the 9th International Mr Peter Green, Ms Catriona Smith who assist Plecoptera Conference at the Marysville Hotel, ed them, Mr David Ginn and all the staff at the Marysville Australia from the 18th to the 24th of Marysville Hotel also deserve special thanks for February 1987. The conference was attended by the the superb catering and relaxed atmosphere 62 participants from 21 countries. This was the they created which contributed so much to the frrst time the two conferences had been held conference. together, and the frrst time either had been held in All the papers included in this volume were the southern hemisphere. refereed prior to acceptance, and I would like to The papers included here cover a broad spectrum thank the following referees: Dr J. Davis, of research into the two orders of aquatic insects, Dr L. Barmuta, Dr R. Marchant, Mr T. Doeg, with the emphasis on life histories, which was the Dr P. Bailey, Dr S. Bunn, Dr R. Rowe, Dr R. theme of a joint symposium held during the con Pearson, Ms C. Yule and Dr P. Suter. Ms Sue ference. The paper by Dr Brittain was presented Mitchell assisted with the typing and Ms Kerrle as a keynote address to that symposium. The Swadling with the proof-reading of the text.

Author : Stephen J. Randall,Herman W. Konrad
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business and politics
ISBN : 9781895176636

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NAFTA in Transition by Stephen J. Randall,Herman W. Konrad Pdf

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social, cultural and political dimensions of the evolving trilateral relationship among the three countries of North America. Contributors address such topics as energy, the environment, trade, labour, the maquiladora industrial sector of Mexico, the Mexican auto industry, and Canada - U.S. cultural relations.While other publications have focused on U.S. issues, this one emphasizes Canada and Mexico, yet adds significantly to our understanding of the place of the United States in this evolving trilateral relationship.

Author : Robert W. Jones,C. Patricia Ornelas-García,Rubén Pineda-López,Fernando Álvarez
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031172779

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Mexican Fauna in the Anthropocene by Robert W. Jones,C. Patricia Ornelas-García,Rubén Pineda-López,Fernando Álvarez Pdf

This contributed volume presents an analysis of the current conservation status of major faunal groups in Mexico. The chapters describe a prognosis of future challenges, and also explore the expanding threats inherent in the Anthropocene within the context of the unique physical, biological and cultural aspects of the nation. Covering 27 chapters, and written by Mexican and international authors, this book analyzes a wide range of vertebrate and invertebrate animal taxa, their ecosystems and the critical processes related to their present conservation status. This volume is an important reference material for researchers, conservationists and students interested in the biological and ecological processes shaping the Mexican fauna.

Author : Lynne Parenti,Malte Ebach
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520944398

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Comparative Biogeography by Lynne Parenti,Malte Ebach Pdf

To unravel the complex shared history of the Earth and its life forms, biogeographers analyze patterns of biodiversity, species distribution, and geological history. So far, the field of biogeography has been fragmented into divergent systematic and evolutionary approaches, with no overarching or unifying research theme or method. In this text, Lynne Parenti and Malte Ebach address this discord and outline comparative tools to unify biogeography. Rooted in phylogenetic systematics, this comparative biogeographic approach offers a comprehensive empirical framework for discovering and deciphering the patterns and processes of the distribution of life on Earth. The authors cover biogeography from its fundamental ideas to the most effective ways to implement them. Real-life examples illustrate concepts and problems, including the first comparative biogeographical analysis of the Indo-West Pacific, an introduction to biogeographical concepts rooted in the earth sciences, and the integration of phylogeny, evolution and earth history.

Author : Ana E. Escalante,Hallie Eakin,Constantino Macías Garcia
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889663798

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Sustainability Challenges for our Urban Futures by Ana E. Escalante,Hallie Eakin,Constantino Macías Garcia Pdf

Author : B.K. Tyagi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387913356

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Odonata Biology of Dragonflies by B.K. Tyagi Pdf

Dragonflies (Odonata), represented by over 6000 known species, are unique insects. In more than one feature they differ, at the very first glance, from all other insect superorders including their nearest allies, the mayflies (Ephemeropteroidea). The Zygoptera and Anisoptera, on the other hand, are the dominant groups. Being voracious predators in both immature (aquatic) and adult (aerial) stages they are important elements of all, except the drier (or high alpine) environments in temperate and tropical regions, occupying a position at the apex of the food chain of invertebrate life. Many dragonfly species are tested biological control agents for several disease-transmitting vector mosquitoes, especially Aedes species. They are also ideal organisms to be used as indicators of water pollution and contamination. Many species serve as intermediate hosts of fluke parasites of birds, and thus are important in the transmission of parasitic diseases, especially of domestic poultry and wild ducks. Because of their unique morphology and physiology, dragonflies are used extensively in the study of many biological phenomena. All these subjects are discussed in this unique book comprising twenty three articles written by expert odonatologists from different parts of the world. The book is written in a lucid and comprehensible language, and will likely be useful to both the professional and amateur alike.

Author : Levente Hufnagel
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781839684821

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Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America by Levente Hufnagel Pdf

Natural History and Ecology of Mexico and Central America presents an interesting overview of the frontiers of biodiversity and ecological research in the geographical area of Mexico and Central America. Chapters cover such topics as biodiversity and ecology of plant communities, tropical subterranean ecosystems, floating Sargassum species, the endangered species Dioon edule, Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, fish and fisheries, urbanization and bats, and food and sustainable diet.