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Ecology of Mangrove Swamps of the Andaman Islands
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recommended for
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experienced
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printed
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1993
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language
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english
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condition
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new
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pages
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181
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out of print
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yes
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author
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V.P. Singh, Ajay Garge
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first print
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yes
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publisher
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International Book Distributors India
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back
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contents
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description
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Ecology of Mangrove Swamps of the Andaman Islands tells from the history, the geographical zones, the products of mangroves, environmental factors like climate, habitat and geographical situation and about the ecological and physiological adaptions of mangroves.
The book informs about the different root systems, the unique vivipary, the leaves, salt regulations and tolerance and many other aspects of the mangroves.
Furthermore it tells about the pattern and process in mangrove forests as well as the functional aspects of mangrove forests.
Last but not least the books informs about the nutrient status in mangrove ecosystems and the causes and consequences of mangrove destruction.
All in all a good general book about mangroves which contains the most important aspects about mangroves. A lots of b/w pictures and drawings.
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