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Vegetation Ecology of Socotra

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  • © 2012

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Authors:
  1. Gary Brown

    1. , College of Science, Dept. of Biology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

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  2. Bruno A. Mies

    1. , Dept. of Botany, Gebäude S05 V05 E32, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

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  • First comprehensive account of the vegetation ecology of the remarkable island of Socotra
  • Ca. 250 photographs, about half of which in colour
  • Includes comparisons with other islands from a biogeographical perspective Includes comprehensive checklist of the lichens of Socotra

Part of the book series: Plant and Vegetation (PAVE, volume 7)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 1-3

  3. Topography, Climate and Soils

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 5-19

  4. Geology

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 21-31

  5. Flora and Biogeography

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 33-91

  6. Ecology and Adaptive Strategies

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 93-139

  7. Vegetation

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 141-257

  8. Environmental Management

    • Gary Brown, Bruno A. Mies
    Pages 259-304

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 305-379
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Although the unique flora of the Socotra Archipelago with its high degree of endemism has received much attention recently, little information is available on the vegetation and related ecological aspects. Based on their extensive field experience of the region, the authors have assimilated a vast amount of knowledge to produce this book, which gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. The book is divided into seven chapters. After a brief introduction and overviews of important abiotic features, various aspects of the vascular flora are presented in Chapter 4, together with accounts of the bryophyte and lichen flora. Ecology and adaptive strategies of the plants are dealt with in Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 gives a concise description of the main vegetation units. Finally, important management issues of the vegetation are discussed, an essential topic to ensure preservation of the natural heritage of the archipelago.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , College of Science, Dept. of Biology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

    Gary Brown

  • , Dept. of Botany, Gebäude S05 V05 E32, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

    Bruno A. Mies

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