The Butterflies of the West Indies and South Florida

The Butterflies of the West Indies and South Florida
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 0198571992
ISBN-13 : 9780198571995
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Book Synopsis The Butterflies of the West Indies and South Florida by : David Spencer Smith

Download or read book The Butterflies of the West Indies and South Florida written by David Spencer Smith and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide draws together the remarkable array of butterflies that mark the West Indies and the southern tip of Florida as a biogeographical area. The authors describe all six hundred butterflies, species and subspecies, known from the area, including the many that have evolvedon the islands, and the work is based on their first-hand field experience. The book provides an historical overview which surveys possible faunal origins, the size of island faunas, and conservation problems. The individual descriptions detail its West Indian distribution, key identification features, observations on habitat choice and behaviour, and life historyinformation. It also includes a taxonomic checklist and an extensive bibliography.


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