Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
03.10.2000
Verlag
John Wiley & Sons IncSeitenzahl
228
Maße (L/B/H)
24,6/18,9/1,3 cm
Gewicht
590 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-86542-737-2
There are almost one third of a million species of plants whichrange in form from unicellular algae a few microns in diameter togigantic trees that can grow to a height of 100 meters. Plant Lifemakes sense of the bewildering diversity of plants by treating themnot just as photosynthetic factories, but as living organisms thatare the survivors of millions of years of evolutionary struggle.The book examines plants from an evolutionary perspective to showhow such a wide range of life forms has evolved and continues tothrive.
The book is divided into three main sections. The firstintroductory section sets out the necessary background ofevolutionary and taxonomic theory and introduces a classificationof living plants based on the ways in which they have evolved. Thesecond part investigates how the challenges of life in the waterand on land have led to the evolution of the major taxonomic groupsof the plants, and describes the key adaptations that havecontributed to the success of each group. The final section showshow the contrasting environments of the world s major climaticzones have led to the evolution of such different floras as thoseof tropical rainforests, prairies and deserts. This sectionintroduces a fascinating range of plants with ingenious and oftenbizarre methods of survival and reproduction.
The book is enriched by detailed case studies, points fordiscussion and suggestions for further investigation. In addition,extensive color plates and line drawings bring the world of plantsvividly to life. Clear classification charts and a full glossaryare also useful.
Plant Life is an essential elementary text forundergraduate students and should prove a breath of fresh air forjaded botanists who are accustomed to the traditional taxonomicgrind through the plant kingdom.
New, environmental approach in keeping with modern coursecontent.
Beautifully written in a clear, concise and accessiblestyle.
Extensive colour plates, electron micrographs and line drawingsbring the world of plants vividly to life.
Uses carefully chosen examples of species in each group, sothat students are not overwhelmed with excessive information andspecies lists.
Discussion questions at the end of chapters encourages furtherreading and provides essay topics for teachers.
Clear classification charts and a full glossary provide usefulmaterial for revision.
The book is divided into three main sections. The firstintroductory section sets out the necessary background ofevolutionary and taxonomic theory and introduces a classificationof living plants based on the ways in which they have evolved. Thesecond part investigates how the challenges of life in the waterand on land have led to the evolution of the major taxonomic groupsof the plants, and describes the key adaptations that havecontributed to the success of each group. The final section showshow the contrasting environments of the world s major climaticzones have led to the evolution of such different floras as thoseof tropical rainforests, prairies and deserts. This sectionintroduces a fascinating range of plants with ingenious and oftenbizarre methods of survival and reproduction.
The book is enriched by detailed case studies, points fordiscussion and suggestions for further investigation. In addition,extensive color plates and line drawings bring the world of plantsvividly to life. Clear classification charts and a full glossaryare also useful.
Plant Life is an essential elementary text forundergraduate students and should prove a breath of fresh air forjaded botanists who are accustomed to the traditional taxonomicgrind through the plant kingdom.
New, environmental approach in keeping with modern coursecontent.
Beautifully written in a clear, concise and accessiblestyle.
Extensive colour plates, electron micrographs and line drawingsbring the world of plants vividly to life.
Uses carefully chosen examples of species in each group, sothat students are not overwhelmed with excessive information andspecies lists.
Discussion questions at the end of chapters encourages furtherreading and provides essay topics for teachers.
Clear classification charts and a full glossary provide usefulmaterial for revision.
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