Peatlands of the western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela properties and paleogeographic significance of peats

Peatlands of the western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela properties and paleogeographic significance of peats

The Guayana Highlands in northeastern tropical America, rising from lowland rain forests and savannas up to 3000 m elevation, are characterized by ancient tablelands called tepuis. The peatlands that developed on the tepuis constitute unique and fascinating ecosystems and are the focus of this volum...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Zinck, J. Alfred, Huber, Otto 1944-, Schargel, Richard 1938-2011
Format: Electronic Resource
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg [Germany], New York Springer c2011.
Series:Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis 2113
Subjects:
Peatlands > Venezuela > Guayana Region.
Peatland ecology > Venezuela > Guayana Region.
Peatlands > Guiana Highlands.
Peatland ecology > Guiana Highlands.
Electronic books.
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