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The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity.

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"An essential reference for anyone wanting to learn more about the diversity or history of South American fishes." -- Anne E. Magurran Frontiers Of Biogeography "An extremely important new addition to the library of anyone interested into Neotropical freshwater fishes or the Neotropics in general." Systematic Biology "Indispensible for every researcher in this area ... useful for students to understand the different traits of neotropic evolution." Bulletin Of Fish Biology

Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/03/2011
      ISBN13: 9780520268685, 978-0520268685
      ISBN10: 0520268687

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity.

      Trade Review
      "An essential reference for anyone wanting to learn more about the diversity or history of South American fishes." -- Anne E. Magurran Frontiers Of Biogeography "An extremely important new addition to the library of anyone interested into Neotropical freshwater fishes or the Neotropics in general." Systematic Biology "Indispensible for every researcher in this area ... useful for students to understand the different traits of neotropic evolution." Bulletin Of Fish Biology

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