Book ID: 100347
Knapp, Ralf
Ferns and Fern Allies of Taiwan. 2011. 4700 col. photogr. 1064 p. Hardcover.- English, with Latin and Chinese species index.
Deals with 33 families, 159 genera, 729 species and taxa.This book provides an illustrated introduction to all species of Taiwan and its neighboring smaller islands and islets.
It contains:
- all currently known species, subspecies and hybrids, invasive species
- extensively illustrated with a total of more than 4700 images
- precise keys for the reliable identification of families, genera and species
- comprehensive background information
- recommendations for conservation needs
- distribution and frequency information for all species
- description of vegetation zones and habitats for all species
- scientific names accompanied with Chinese name, pinyin transcription and commonly used deviating scientific names
- extensive bibliography
- detailed index containing synonyms, misapplied names and names in alternative taxonomic combinations