Australian Deserts

Name: Australian Deserts
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SKU: 9781486305995
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Ecology and Landscapes

By Steve Morton

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Australian Deserts by Steve Morton explores the unique ecology, landscapes, and biodiversity of Australia's arid regions. The book delves into the geological history and environmental factors that shape these deserts, as well as the flora and fauna that thrive in such harsh conditions. It provides an insightful look into how life manages to adapt and flourish in one of the world's driest environments.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with Australia's unique desert landscapes and ecosystems. This book could appeal to you if you're interested in the intricate balance of life found in arid environments and the scientific exploration of how these expansive deserts are formed and change over time.

Australian Deserts

Describes the ecology of Australian deserts and how desert-dwelling plants and animals succeed.

Description

Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent, the heart of Australia. Steve Morton brings his extensive first-hand knowledge and experience of arid Australia to this book, explaining how Australian deserts work ecologically.

This book outlines why unpredictable rainfall and the paucity of soil nutrients underpin the nature of desert ecosystems, while also describing how plants and animals came to be desert dwellers through evolutionary time. It shows how plants use uncertain rainfall to provide for the persistence of their populations, alongside outlines of the dominant animals of the deserts and explanations of the features that help them succeed in the face of aridity and uncertainty.

Richly illustrated with the photographs of Mike Gillam, this fascinating and accessible book will enhance your understanding of the nature of arid Australia.

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Australian Deserts by Steve Morton is praised for its rich detail and engaging presentation of the unique ecological aspects of Australian deserts. Reviewers highlight Morton's ability to portray the resilience and adaptability of desert species, often drawing comparisons to classic works in the field. The book is also noted for its beautiful photography and its success in making the inexplicable elements of these vast ecosystems accessible and captivating to readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486305995

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1302g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Dr Steve Morton is an Honorary Professorial Fellow with Charles Darwin University. He is an ecologist who studied at the Universities of Melbourne, California and Sydney. He joined CSIRO in Alice Springs in 1984 to work in the desert environment that has long been his focus. From 2000 until 2010, based in Canberra and Melbourne, he helped lead CSIRO as Chief of Division and Executive Team member.