melbourne csiro publishing 2016 (7 Ergebnisse)

Quarto,148 pp.,colour photographs, softcover. WAS $35. Many Australian animals are active only during the cooler evening and night-time and are therefore rarely seen. These are the after dark animals found in our backyards, the arid desert, woodlands or rainforest, yet very little noticed by humans. This book brings this hidden fauna into the light. The after dark fauna includes a surprising diversity of familiar (and some not-so-familiar) species, from cockroaches, moths and spiders through to bandicoots, bats and birds. Also included are practical tips on finding nocturnal wildlife, a glossary of scientific terms and a short bibliography.

Octavo,416 pp.,colour photographs, maps., softcover WAS $90. The vast expanses of ocean that cover about 70% of our planet have been negatively affected by fishing, pollution and, increasingly, by climate change. To mitigate these effects and safeguard the delicate ecological and environmental functions of oceans and their remarkable biodiversity, international agreements have led to the ongoing creation of marine protected areas around the world. In some of these areas, human activity is prohibited and in others it is managed in a sustainable way. Australia is at the forefront of marine conservation, with one of the largest systems of marine protected areas in the world. This book presents much of Australia's experience, sharing important lessons from the Great Barrier Reef and many other extraordinary marine protected areas. It presents real-world examples, leading academic research, perspectives on government policy, and information from Indigenous sea country management, non-governmental organisations, and commercial and recreational fishing sectors.

Octavo, paperback,204 pp.,colour photographs, maps. This handy guide explores the biodiversity of this fascinating group of insects. This book provides a pictorial guide to almost 100 mosquito species and includes notes on their biology, habitats and association with disease. They are found in almost every type of environment, from pristine wetlands to polluted drains and from coastal saltmarshes to snow melt streams. Australia has a diverse range of mosquitoes and while relatively few pose a serious health risk, public health is an important issue. This book provides information on how to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease through tips on keeping your home free of mosquitoes and reducing their bites when you are out and about in the Australian environment.

Octavo, paperback,334 pp.,colour photographs, text illustrations. Insects are an ever present part of our daily lives, yet, many of us can't discern an aphid from an antlion, and identifying an insect using field guides or internet searches can be daunting. This book provides readers with a range of simple strategies they can use to identify and learn more about the insects in their homes and gardens. This book guides the reader through the basics of entomology, with a step-by-step, illustrated identification key and detailed illustrations and colour photographs. Simple explanations, amusing analogies and quirky facts describe where insects live, how they grow and protect themselves, the clues they leave behind and their status as friend or foe in a way that is both interesting and easy to understand. Gardeners, nature lovers, students, teachers, and parents and grandparents of bug-crazed kids will love this comprehensive guide to the marvellous diversity of insects that surrounds us and the miniature lives they lead.

second edition).Octavo, paperback,384 pp.,colour photographs, other illustrations, maps. As biologically fascinating as they are beautiful, butterflies are a pleasure to watch and an important group of invertebrates to study. In the twelve years since the first edition, the volume of discoveries and changes in information is staggering. This second edition of the award-winning book is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the book is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs, many of which are new, of each of the 435 currently recognised species. There is also a distribution map and flight chart for each species on the Australian mainland, together with information on similar species, variation, behaviour, habitat, status and larval food plants. The introduction to the book covers adult structure, higher classification, distribution and habitats, as well as life cycle and behaviour. A new chapter on collecting and preserving butterflies is included. There is also an updated checklist of all species, a glossary, a bibliography and indexes of common and scientific names.

second edition).Octavo, paperback,423 pp.,colour photographs, maps. This book provides a comprehensive photographic guide to all plants known to occur in the bushlands of Kings Park and Bold Park. There are 778 species included, both native and introduced representing approximately one quarter of all the plants in the greater Perth region, and one-tenth of all species known for the south-west of Western Australia. This Second Edition of this field guide contains 22 additional species and updated photography throughout. It is based on a previous work of the same title but is greatly expanded.

Quarto,446 pp.,colour photographs, illustrations, text illustrations, maps, laminated boards. WAS $280. Australian waters are home to the highest diversity of cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish and octopus) found anywhere in the world. Highly significant ecologically, they are both top-level predators and prey for numerous vertebrates, including fishes, seals, cetaceans and seabirds. This new guide provides comprehensive coverage of 226 species, which represent over a quarter of the world's cephalopod fauna. With an emphasis on identification, this book includes keys, species descriptions, full-colour illustrations and distribution maps, as well as a summary of the biology and behaviour of cephalopods and fisheries information. This is an invaluable tool for researchers and fisheries experts as well as amateur naturalists, fishers and divers.