Biogeography: Biodiversity and Evolution, (Hardcover)

Biogeography studies the distribution of species and ecosystems in different parts of the world. It can be further divided into paleobiogeography, systematic biogeography and evolutionary biogeography. It incorporates principles from different fields including physical geography, geology, botany and zoology. The fundamental concepts of biogeography include evolution, extinction, geodispersal and vicariance. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.