Animal Biodiversity: Patterns And Processes

Description

This book contains a series of scientific articles on animal biodiversity. It addresses the economic, institutional and social challenges confronting scientists and policy makers in conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services, that are critical for sustaining human wellbeing and development. \nBiodiversity refers to the wide number and variety of plants, animals and other existing organisms. It is an essential component of nature and it ensures the survival of human species by providing food, fuel, shelter, medicines and other resources to mankind. Therefore, it is an essential area of study; so as to sustain that biodiversity, and also use that diversity for our benefit and development.