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The desert islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortez /

This biogeographical guide book of the islands of the Sea of Cortez explores both the forces that created and the plants and animals that call them home. The author discusses some of the ecological challenges faced in the region, including overfishing, mining operations, and other ever-present probl...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aitchison, Stewart W.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tucson : University of Arizona Press, ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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