The rapid disappearance of tropical forests is widely recognized as a crucial problem for the world’s environment, yet little is known about these complex ecosytems.
In this book, experts on the four most thoroughly studied rainforests in Central and South America Manaus, Brazil; Manu Park, Peru; Barro Colorado Island, Panama; and La Selva, Costa Rica compare the flora, fauna, and ecological characteristics of these forests.
This assemblage of reliable data, available for the first time, will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students.
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