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Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras

In "Island Life; Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras," Alfred Russel Wallace meticulously explores the unique biodiversity found in island ecosystems. He combines meticulous observation with a vivid, descriptive prose style, weaving together biological data and geographic insights to illustrate how isolation affects evolution. Drawing on various case studies of island flora and fauna, Wallace examines both the adaptive mechanisms of survival and the profound impact of environmental factors on species development, situating his work within the broader context of 19th-century evolutionary theory.


Author:

  • Alfred Russel Wallace

Format:

  • E-book

Duration:

  • 514 pages

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Climate, nature, and animals
  • Climate and geography
  • Climate, nature, and animals
  • Nature

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