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Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Discussion. 3. Summary. 4. Acknowledgements. 5. Reference. 6. Addendum. 7. Plates. From the introduction: Endemic species which are restricted within a geographic region are very important in characterization of biogeographic provinces. Areas with high degree of endemism are active places of speciation or refuges of past climatic or habitat changes. The recognition of endemic species areas is also important in conservation and ...
From the preface: Western Ghats of the India is one of the global hotspots for amphibian diversity. Out of 181 species recorded from this region, 159 are endemic. This high level of endemism is attributed to its unique geography, bioclimatic conditions and past biogeographic events. The continued discovery of new species from this hotspot highlights the global importance of the Western Ghats in amphibian diversity and conservation. The current volume provides an ...
Here is the fourth in the series, on dragonflies and damselflies, being co-published with Vigyan Prasar. This book is the product of the enthusiasm, interest and energy of a young naturalist, Dr. K A Subramanian.