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region – describes a vast range
of plant and animal groups in
a single volume. The publishers are Struik and the authors
are Charles Griffiths, Jenny
Day and Mike Picker.
A ground-breaking concept
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that encompasses diverse
groups from the large and
conspicuous vertebrates to the
diverse microscopic taxa, the
book facilitates identification
and describes the ecology of
more than 1 000 freshwater
organisms.
Species have been
selected on the basis
of how likely they
are to be encountered, and each
account is accompanied by photographs
and a distribution
map. A comprehensive introduction
details the ecology
and significance of
freshwater systems.
This indispensable,
360 page easy-touse guide will prove
invaluable to
outdoor enthusiasts,
students and
conservationists.
It retails for R320.