This book, compiling and updating the marine biodiversity information of Costa Rica, consists of species lists, and comments on the state-of-knowledge of most taxonomical groups. It contains information about collections and experts for each taxonomic group as well as information gaps, thus serving as a starting point and basic reference for future research. Although focusing on Costa Rica, the book provides an overview of marine species diversity of Central America. This book should stimulate marine research in the region, and will be an asset for students, researchers, and decision making concerning conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal areas. Provides an overview of species diversity in coastal and marine habitats of the Central American region Features of species lists, comments on the state of knowledge of almost all taxonomical groups prepared by both national and international specialists Serves asstarting point and basic reference for future research due to information about collections and experts for each taxonomic group INDICE: From the contents I. The Marine Realm of Costa Rica - Diversity ofMarine Habitats. II. A history of marine biodiversity scientific research in Costa Rica. III. Marine Fossils. IV. Taxonomic groups. V. Marine Biodiversity of Costa Rica: Perspectives and Conclusions.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-8277-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 550
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés