Termites of the Top End
Author | : AN Andersen |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 31 |
Release | : 1993-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780643102835 |
ISBN-13 | : 0643102833 |
Rating | : 4/5 (833 Downloads) |
Download or read book Termites of the Top End written by AN Andersen and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Termite mounds are a distinctive feature of Australia's Top End, and the role of termites is crucial to ecosystems in this part of the world. It is estimated that more than 100 species of termites inhabit the Top End, but little is known about many of these. Termites of the Top End is an attractively illustrated, popular guide for anyone interested in these fascinating insects, and will be useful to students, amateur naturalists and researchers alike. Detail is provided on the six species most likely to be encountered and recognised.