Historical biogeography of neotropical freshwater fishes

Historical biogeography of neotropical freshwater fishes /

The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about ten percent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Albert, James S., Reis, Roberto E.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, Calif. ; London, England : University of California Press, ©2011.
Subjects:
Freshwater fishes > Latin America > Geographical distribution.
Freshwater fishes > Latin America > Geographical distribution > History.
Historical geology > Latin America.
Paleoecology > Latin America.
Freshwater fishes > Latin America > Phylogeny.
Zoogeography > Latin America.
Biodiversity > Latin America.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ichthyology & Herpetology.
NATURE > Animals > Fish.
Biodiversity
Freshwater fishes > Geographical distribution
Historical geology
Paleoecology
Zoogeography
Süßwasserfische
Paläobiogeografie
Latin America
History
Online Access:Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed)
Description
Summary:The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about ten percent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 388 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-366) and indexes.
ISBN:9780520948501
0520948505
9786613277688
6613277681

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