ISBN:
9789820108981
,
9820108985
Language:
English
Pages:
xxvii, 259 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
,
22 cm
DDC:
580.99682
Keywords:
Plants
;
Plants Nomenclature
;
Plant names, Popular
;
Bestimmungsbuch
Abstract:
"Plants of Tuvalu" is a timely, richly-illustrated contribution to the natural and cultural history of Tuvalu, the atolls of which are clearly on the front line against climate, environmental and economic change. It is an educational resource, a fragrant multi-flowered garland, that will help preserve the knowledge and respect that island people have for their very limited but precious plant life, the protection of which of their first and last line of defense against change
Abstract:
Foreword / Kamuta Latasi -- Fakatomuaga -- Introduction -- Geography and environment -- People history and economy -- Map of Tuvalu -- Map of Fonafuti -- Previous and current studies -- Vegetation -- Flora -- Ecological and cultural utility of Tuvalu's flora -- Plant names and the Tuvaluan language -- Conclusion
Abstract:
Foreword / Kamuta Latasi -- Fakatomuaga -- Introduction -- Geography and environment -- Peo9ple history and economy -- Map of Tuvalu -- Map of Fonafuti -- Previous and current studies -- Vegetation -- Flora -- Ecological and cultural utility of Tuvalu's flora -- Plant names and the Tuvaluan language -- Conclusion
Abstract:
Guide to indigenous and introduced plants of Tuvalu (Pteridophyta (Ferns and fern allies) ; Gymnospermae (Gymnosperms) ; Angiospermae (Angiosperms))
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-259)
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