Biodiversity Hotspot of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

T. Pullaiah

• Publisher: Apple Academic Press
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781774913758
• eBook ISBN: 9781000907070
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate due to anthropogenic activities around the world. This book is the first volume in the new series Biodiversity Hotspots of the World, which highlights the 36 hotspot regions of the world, regions that were designated as reaping maximum benefit from preservation efforts. This series is our humble attempt to document these hotspots as a conservation and preservation measure.

This first volume in the series focuses on the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, construed as forming a community of species because of their shared biogeographical history. The volume explores the diversity and conservation efforts of the extraordinarily rich species found here, including plants, many of which are found nowhere else in the world; forests, which face tremendous population pressure and have been dramatically impacted by demands for timber and agricultural land; as well as the hotspot's diverse mammals, birds, insects, and amphibian species, and more.

The volumes in this series will be essential resources for researchers and practitioners in the fields of conservation biology, ecology, and evolution.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• About The Book Series Biodiversity Hotspots of the World
• About the Editor
• Table of Contents
• Contributors
• Abbreviations
• Preface
• 1. Biodiversity Hotspots
• 2. Physiography and Climatology of the Western Ghats
• 3. Vegetation and Forest Types of the Western Ghats
• 4. Bacterial Diversity of the Western Ghats as an Affluent Source for Biotechnological Applications
• 5. Diversity of Cyanobacteria in the Western Ghats
• 6. Lichen-Forming and Lichenicolous Fungi of the Western Ghats, India
• 7. Bryophytes of the Western Ghats: A Look Into the Distribution Pattern
• 8. Pteridophytes of the Western Ghats of India: A Look Into The Patterns
• 9. Spermatophytes of the Western Ghats
• 10. Genetic Diversity Of Crop Plants Of The Western Ghats
• 11. Plant Biodiversity of the Silent Valley, Core Zone of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, Kerala
• 12. Status of Ichthyofauna in the Western Ghats
• 13. Status of Amphibian Diversity in the Western Ghats
• 14. Reptile Distribution in The Western Ghats
• 15. Butterflies as Ecosystem Engineers in The Western Ghats: A Brief Review With Systems Perspective
• 16. Status of Avian Diversity in The Western Ghats
• 17. Status of Mammals in The Western Ghats
• 18. Phytoplankton Diversity of the Western Ghats of India
• 19. Zooplankton Diversity in The Western Ghats
• 20. Prudent Management of Protected Areas in India Through Virtual Spatial Decision Support System
• 21. Factors Affecting Diversity and Distribution of Animals in The Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot
• 22. Spatial Conservation Prioritization of Landscapes in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats
• 23. Physiography, Climate, and Historical Biogeography of Sri Lanka in Making a Biodiversity Hotspot
• 24. Overview of Sri Lankan Fungi and Lichen Research
• 25. Angiosperms and Gymnosperms of Sri Lanka
• 26. Sri Lankan Insects With An Overview of Diversity and Biogeography
• 27. Diversity of Honeybees in Sri Lanka
• 28. Status of Freshwater Fishes of Sri Lanka
• 29. Diversity of Amphibians of Sri Lanka
• 30. Diversity, Distribution, and Biogeography of Sri Lankan Birds
• 31. Threats and Conservation of Biodiversity in Sri Lanka
• Index