Springer Ecology of Tropical Savannas - Ecological Studies 42

Explore the complex biological systems of the world's tropical savannas with this specialized scientific text from Springer. As part of the Ecological Studies series, volume 42 provides a detailed examination of the ecosystems located between equatorial rainforests and arid deserts. This book covers the wide range of physiognomic types found across Africa, Australia, and South America. Readers will learn about the continuum of environments, moving from closed woodlands with heliophytic grass understories to open savanna woodlands and treeless edaphic grasslands. The text investigates the specific biological components that define these regions, such as the dominance of Kranz syndrome or C4 grasses in the herbaceous layer. It also examines the woody components, including fire tolerant trees and shrubs found at the moist end of the moisture gradient. This work is an essential resource for students and professionals studying biological sciences and animal habitats.