Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras by Wallace
"Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate relationship between islands and their unique ecosystems, delving into the phenomena that govern the distribution and development of plant and animal life in insular environments. Wallace aims to understand the contrasts in fauna and flora across different islands, providing insights intoecological and evolutionary principles. The opening of the book introduces readers to the striking contrasts in animal distribution between various geographical regions, using specific examples like the similarities between British and Japanese wildlife compared to the differences between Australia and New Zealand. Wallace emphasizes that proximity does not dictate similarity in species, as evidenced by closely located islands in the Malay Archipelago having vastly different faunas. He sets the stage for discussing the complexity surrounding the biological distribution of organisms, outlining the scope of the work, which will include studies on the evolutionary past, geological changes, climate impacts, and species dispersal methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by StevenGibbs, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Glacial epoch |
| Subject | Island ecology |
| Subject | Biogeography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32021 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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