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Exploring the distinct characteristics of island ecosystems, this work delves into the unique flora and fauna found on isolated islands. The author discusses how geographical isolation, climate, and competition shape species evolution and adaptation, highlighting differences between island and mainland species. This influential text also addresses its implications for understanding evolution and natural selection, making it a foundational resource in biogeography. Its availability as a facsimile reprint underscores its cultural significance in preserving scientific literature.
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Island Life, Alfred Russel Wallace
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Island Life
- Subtitle
- Or The Phenomena And Causes Of Insular Faunas And Floras (1880)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 556
- ISBN13
- 9781437153316
- Category
- Ecology
- Description
- Exploring the distinct characteristics of island ecosystems, this work delves into the unique flora and fauna found on isolated islands. The author discusses how geographical isolation, climate, and competition shape species evolution and adaptation, highlighting differences between island and mainland species. This influential text also addresses its implications for understanding evolution and natural selection, making it a foundational resource in biogeography. Its availability as a facsimile reprint underscores its cultural significance in preserving scientific literature.