The book describes the main ecological formations of Colombia including the Desert Shrub, Dry Tropical Forest, Humid Tropical Forest, Amazonian Rain Forest, Tropical Savanna, Subandean Thorn Bush, Subandean Humid Forest, Andean Humid Forest , Pramos, and Andean Tundra, with indication of the principal plant species in each one and main emphasis on major Orchid species in each formatio. This is accomplished with over 228 pajes and over 130 color illustrations.
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Prof. Richard E. Schultes, of Harvard University, refers to Dr. Ospina's book in the following terms (extracted fron the Preface): "I found of particular interest the author's observations on a new link in the ecology of pollination wich he calls antipollinators: certain animals that have learned to hide among orchid plants and flowers in order to catch the real pollinators of these plants, a line of study wich was so close to Darwin's interests." --Prof. Richard E. Schultes, Harvard University.
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Mariano Ospina H. is a Civil Engineer (MIT) with a Doctoral degree in Biology (U. Bogota). His major intersts in Biology are centered in the Orchid Family and in the field of Marine and River Systems. He has published 3 other books in connection with the Orchids: Orquideas Colombianas, Orquideas de las Americas (with Robert L. Dressler) and the most recent one, The Colombian Oncidiinae Orchids. E-mail: ospinamariano@hotmail.com
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Jewels of the forest,
By Nicole Luecker (Vero Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Orchids and Ecology in Colombia (Hardcover)
Orchids have attracted the attention of men and women for centuries as attested by Chinese chronicles since the time of Confucius.Such attraction has prompted the work of important researchers, including Charles Darwin, and has resulted in a worldwide trade of plants and flowers. However, the best way to enjoy these true jewels of forests (and savahnas) is to see them in their natural habitats, many of which are being currently destroyed in various parts of our planet. The book "Orchids and Ecology in Colombia" is the best Guide that I know to explore the orchid habitats of one of the richest countries in terms of orchid species.
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Jewels of the forests,
By Nicole Luecker (Vero Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Orchids and Ecology in Colombia (Hardcover)
Orchids have attracted the admiration of men and women for milenia as atested by the Chinese chronicles since the time of Confucius.Said admiration has prompted interesting academic research (including a book by Darwin) and has developed a large worlwide trade on plants and flowers. However, the best way to admire these jewels of forests (and savanhas) is to see them in their natural habitats, many of which are being destroyed in many parts of the world. The book Orchids ans Ecology in Colombia is the best Guide that I know to explore orchid habitats in one of the richest countries in terms of biodiversity.
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