- Addresses all areas of epiphyte biology from anatomy and physiology to biogeography and evolution
- Offers a detailed discussion of ecological roles of epiphytes, making it a valuable resource for zoologists, hydrologists and ecologists
- Includes boxes highlighting special topics and case studies with previously unpublished data
- Provides an extensive list of citations for easy access to the primary literature
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- About this book
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This book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper’s 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and physiology to ecology and evolution, in the context of general biological principles. By comparing epiphytes with non-epiphytes throughout, it offers a valuable resource for researchers in plant sciences and related disciplines. A particular strength is the identification of research areas that have not received the attention they deserve, with conservation being a case in point. Scientists have tended to study pristine systems, but global developments call for information on epiphytes in human-disturbed systems and the response of epiphytes to global climate change.
- About the authors
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Prof. Dr. Gerhard Zotz, University of Oldenburg, IBU, Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany
- Reviews
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“The book helpfully begins with a summary of the usage of taxonomic names and abbreviations. Further, appropriate photographs and pertinent information are presented in boxes, which breaks up the text and makes for easy reading. … This book can be used as a textbook for students or by researchers in the field of plant sciences.” (The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society, Vol. 145 (03), July, 2018)
“Plants on Plants – The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes is a great book. It’s informative, well written and clearly a labour of love from one of the true enthusiasts amongst the diehard modern-day band of epiphytologists. It’s refreshing to see so much passion for one’s subject. Lovely stuff!” (Nigel Chaffey, Annals of Botany Blog, aobblog.com, 2017)
- Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-12
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Epiphyte Taxonomy and Evolutionary Trends
Pages 13-49
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Biogeography: Latitudinal and Elevational Trends
Pages 51-66
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Functional Anatomy and Morphology
Pages 67-93
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Physiological Ecology
Pages 95-148
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Plants on Plants – The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes
- Authors
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- Gerhard Zotz
- Series Title
- Fascinating Life Sciences
- Copyright
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-39237-0
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-39237-0
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-39236-3
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-81847-4
- Series ISSN
- 2509-6745
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XV, 282
- Number of Illustrations
- 44 b/w illustrations, 43 illustrations in colour
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