Research Catalog

Title

Introduction to invertebrate conservation biology / T.R. New.

Author

New, T. R.

Publication

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.

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Description

xii, 194 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm.

Summary

"Invertebrates are far and away the most diverse and abundant animals in most natural ecosystems, yet their importance in sustaining those systems is commonly not appreciated, nor are their needs adequately taken into account in the assessment and planning of conservation priorities. Until now there has been no current textbook providing the much-needed information on conservation of sponges, earthworms, molluscs, crustaceans, and insects to counterbalance knowledge of birds, mammals, and fish. This is the first book to give a global view of the conservation biology of the invertebrates in their major habitats - terrestrial, freshwater, and marine. Discussion of the importance of invertebrates and the rationale for their conservation, and of priorities in the field, is followed by an appraisal of threatening processes and practical approaches to conserving invertebrates. A chapter on captive breeding and introductions is followed by discussion of species protection and status assessment, and the book concludes with selected case-histories and suggestions for a practical agenda. Sections on 'Further Reading' at chapter ends and a comprehensive bibliography provide the reader with a directed entry to the literature."--Jacket.

Series Statement

Oxford science publications

Uniform Title

Oxford science publications.

Subject

• Invertebrates
• Wildlife conservation
• Conservation of natural resources
• Conservation of Natural Resources
• Invertebrates
• Conservation of natural resources
• Wildlife conservation
• Invertebrados (biologia)
• Diversité biologique > Conservation
• Écologie marine
• Animaux > Conservation des ressources
• Invertébrés > Protection

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Introduction: biodiversity and invertebrates -- 2. Why conserve invertebrates? -- 3. A changing world: the threats to invertebrates -- 4. Practical invertebrate conservation: approaches and setting priorities -- 5. Captive breeding and introduction of invertebrates -- 6. Regulation, legislation, and assessment of status -- 7. Some 'case histories' of invertebrate conservation -- 8. The future of invertebrate conservation -- Appendix 1 IUCN red data book status categories.

ISBN

• 0198540523
• 9780198540526
• 0198540515
• 9780198540519

LCCN

94045538

OCLC

• ocm31740553
• 31740553
• SCSB-2068906

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library