Relict Species: Phylogeography and Conservation Biology

This book provides an overview of the importance of research on relict species and presents conclusions and findings on the conservation of these species. There are relict species and populations from nearly all plant and animal groups and they contribute substantially to biodiversity across the glo...

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Main Author: Habel, Jan Christian (Author)
Other Authors: Aßmann, Thorsten (Other)
Format: Edited Volume
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010
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DOI:10.1007/978-3-540-92160-8
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Author Notes:edited by Jan Christian Habel, Thorsten Assmann
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Summary:This book provides an overview of the importance of research on relict species and presents conclusions and findings on the conservation of these species. There are relict species and populations from nearly all plant and animal groups and they contribute substantially to biodiversity across the globe. Current diversity patterns are influenced by both historic and recent ecological conditions. Relict species are of particular importance, as they usually suffer more severely from human activities than do non-relict populations, the situation is also potentially critical, as many relict species and populations have the potential to colonize large areas when the climate changes. The more than 27 contributions in this book highlight the history and status of today's relict species and populations and apply molecular genetics, morphometry, modelling and conservation biology to describe the past and present situations and to predict future trends of relict species' distribution.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9783540921608
DOI:10.1007/978-3-540-92160-8