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The Galpagos are home to a wideranging assortment of unusual plants and animals. The islands became famous as the site of Charles Darwin's research leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection, and their magnificent flora and fauna continue to draw visitors from around the world. Based on the author's 16 years of fieldwork and featuring his exceptional photography, Flowering Plants of the Galpagos is the first accessible, indepth yet compact guide to the plant life of the area.An invaluable resource for tourists, natural history enthusiasts, and professionals, the book: Introduces the botanical history of the islands and their varied ecological zones Allows easy identification of 436 flowering plants (77 families, 192 genera, and 390 species) Covers endemic plants found exclusively on the islands; native plants, which grow on the Galpagos and elsewhere; and exotic plants present as a result of human actions Offers thorough accounts of the plants which give the scientific, common, and family names; range; islands inhabited; habitat; description; and additional notes of interest Is richly illustrated with 266 color photographs of flowering plants and 117 of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, nonflowering plants, and the islands themselves Organizes species by form, leaf arrangement, and flower color and includes descriptive plant drawings to aid in identification Provides a map of the Galpagos and a list of plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Flowering Plants of the Galapagos'? A: The book primarily focuses on the diverse plant life of the Galápagos Islands, providing in-depth information on 436 flowering plants, including endemic, native, and exotic species.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Flowering Plants of the Galapagos' is Conley K. McMullen, who has over 16 years of fieldwork experience in the region.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features 266 color photographs of flowering plants, along with illustrations of plant pollinators, vegetation zones, and non-flowering plants.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in botany? A: Yes, 'Flowering Plants of the Galapagos' is designed to be accessible to tourists and natural history enthusiasts, making it a suitable guide for beginners.
- Q: What kind of information is provided about each plant? A: Each plant entry includes scientific, common, and family names, geographical range, islands inhabited, habitat descriptions, and additional notes of interest.
- Q: What is the book's condition if purchased used? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', which indicates it may show some signs of wear but remains usable.
- Q: Does the book cover ecological zones of the Galápagos? A: Yes, the book introduces the botanical history of the islands and discusses their varied ecological zones.
- Q: Is there a map included in the book? A: Yes, the book provides a map of the Galápagos Islands and lists plants likely to be seen at popular tourist sites.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Flowering Plants of the Galapagos'? A: The book was published on October 22, 1999.